With a gun held at her stomach and threatened with immediate death, Santander calmly was able to convince them she was an artist. An artist with a passion to paint the wildlife for children. As darkness squeezed out the remaining light, Santander says “miraculously’ she and her friend were released. Minus their motorcycle they began the silent, slow walk home through the jungle. Their walk became a journey through the blackness and certain death to life, freedom. Continue reading
Cape Dorset artists on display at the Embassy of Canada, Washington, DC. Continue reading
Indian Days Evie Lovett at the Vermony Center for Photography Continue reading
The original text message? The Inuit Inukshuk, the symbol of the 2010 Winter Olympics. Continue reading
Claude Lévi-Strauss, legend in anthropology and discovery of common human behaviors and patterns despite differences in habitat. Realized common link with my own travels and curiosity of how people live around the world. Continue reading
The ever present cultural divide in any society of the elders preserving history and the young inventing the future is found everywhere around the world. In Tibet, the elders want to preserve the ancient culture, monasteries and religious traditions while the young are eager to go to the modern (Chinese) clubs, restaurants and enjoy the … Continue reading
The largest collection of of Indigenous art ever to leave Australia. 10 September to 6 December, 2009 American University Museum – Katzen Arts Center Washington, DC http://www.American.edu/museum Contemporary. Bold. Innovative. Thirty Australian indigenous artists from every territory and state reveal their current passions, torments or appreciation for their surroundings. Inspiration from the water, the land, … Continue reading
