Women’s International Day 2019 is coming up on the 8th of March. On this day we will again celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world. The theme for this year is, Balance for Better – better gender balance creates a better world.
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"Press for Progress" is the theme of the International Women's Day Art Exhibition at the One & Only Royal Mirage Dubai. I am very excited and proud to represent South Africa with 75+ female artists from 75+ different countries.
When working on the submission I kept asking myself:" What do us women need to press for progress, in the world, in ourselves?" The answer to the question is in the painting called "Her COAT", COAT being an acronym for Courage, Optimism, Ardency and Tenacity. That's what we need. Illustrations by Little Miss G This is what ours look like. Even Bella, our teacup Yorkie, has one.
There are too many things to mention that I am not good at, yet. Here are just some; building a website that speaks to my ideal customer, social media marketing, writing blog posts, being the most mindful mother I can possibly be and the list goes on.
Martha Graham (May 11, 1894 – April 1, 1991) was an American modern dancer and choreographer whose influence on dance has been compared with the influence Picasso had on the modern visual arts. Many described her dancing as ugly because her style was so different so and so "contemporary dance" was born.
When I am struggling to convince myself that I should continue to paint the way I do I find a good argument against my critical voice in this quote by Martha Graham. Ter-rar-i-um; A small garden in a glass enclosure. A safe place for your dreams to rest while you feed your soul. Breathe. Feel the love. When you are ready your dreams will grow wings and soar.
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