the one with the song that said what I could not say.
the one about self-portraits.
I have recently heard people discuss if self-portraits are an extreme form of vanity. My response: no more that a song about one’s life is vanity. Both require a inquiry of one’s true self, an element of vulnerability, and allowing others to see the details that make up your demeanor. In my humble opinion, self-portraits may be the opposite of vanity. Many artists use this technique to expose who they are both internally and externally: beautiful or not. Some show the grim reality of their depravity while others fantasize about who they would like to become, although it may be out of reach. Many artists have painted themselves seeking people to perceive them a certain way but I believe the majority of artists are exploring who they are and sharing that with incredible vulnerability. Then there is the simple explanation for self portraiture that in many cases it is the face the artist sees the most and therefore can reproduce it with more accuracy. I hope I never reach a point that I consider someone sharing who they are or what they think as vanity. We are made in the image of God to embrace the differences and even the depravity in one another. Free yourself to express that no matter how painful the journey may be.
the one with sigur ros.
my genius husband introduced me to this group. love their work. loved this video.
the one about fashion.
“American Women: Fashioning a National Identity” is currently at New York’s Metropolitan Museum. The collection is our history as women through the most elegant, progressive, and creative of clothing. The highlight for me was the room dedicated to the flappers of the 1920’s. Incredible pieces of art.
Follow up on in this July’s issue of Vogue or
This painting I recently finished is proof that I have been greatly influenced by the Art Nouveau movement especially that of Gustav Klimt. I was also pondering the idea of the “spheres” we juggle in life and the beauty of them when we just let go.
