Feelings Made Visible
Finding representation in Nature Perhaps as a very sensitive introvert with a deep desire to not be seen growing up our human mask or shield is something that’s always fascinated me. This impenetrable facade is…
The Emotional Power of Everyday Objects in Contemporary Art
Contemporary female artists like Andrea Bowers and Arghavan Khosravi use objects in art to tell difficult truths without illustrating them directly. Rather than depicting events literally, they infuse objects with layered meaning to convey stories more…
Where am I in “motherhood”?
Many artists’ journeys follow this classic tale: They “know” from an early age that they want to be an artist. They draw as kids, they are encouraged by a high school art teacher or someone…
A list of my authentic beliefs: My Creed
I recently came across a simple but powerful exercise:Write a list of your authentic beliefs as guide. Create your own set of beliefs to guide you. We live in a world constantly bombarding us with…