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Artists
Statement
It
is hard for me to believe that I am about to describe
myself as an artist.
So
much of life has been spent attempting to pass as a
“feminine female”.
I’m still flat chested, I still love sports, my stride
when I walk has improved, I still don’t know if I pass.
I’ve been a wife; I am a mother, grandmother, an
organization president, a student, and a teacher. I
have been and still am and probably will always be an
activist. Of what you ask? As a married woman I
marched on New York City Hall for a school, park and
traffic lights, and against air pollution in my
community. I pride myself in being a good team player.
Today, more than ever I’m motivated by a consciousness
on issues of sexism, ageism, racism, classism, and
homophobia. The Jew that I am demands of me a
responsibility, not beyond my ability to handle, these
conditions that face us all. For the past 25 years, I
have acknowledged and proudly wear the identity of
Lesbian.
Though I tried to paint 37 years ago, then again 29
years ago, it never really happened for me. I wanted
to, and I couldn’t pull it off. How come? I certainly
have my thoughts about it. Here I go again talking to
you. For the past 25 years, I have become more alive,
healthier, wealthier too, happier, more loving, more
expressive in word and deed. Ruthy, my life’s partner
plays a tremendous role in my success as a whole and
complete person. She has encouraged me with her
enthusiasm and “kvelling”.
My art symbolizes the wholeness, I’m daring, and I’m
willing to experience shapes and colors, my scissors
(I’m a real cut up). You see, I’m a collagist with
paper, fabric, natures best (flowers, leaves, etc.). And
now paints. I love my scissors and I love watercolor.
I love being flamboyant with my brushes, my paints, my
imagination. I live the freedom I feel. There are
times that I use my collage skills to cover up mistakes
made by me when I use watercolor. I want to play and
yet I become intent, serious, and too serious
sometimes. I know there is nothing wrong with failing.
I love the creativity of recycling. I also know I still
carry my image of “poor”. A poor childhood and a poor
marriage. Wasteful is not my solution. I want to value
my effort by buying quality materials. Good helps make
good. I admire my work and to be admired for my work is
more than I could have imagined.
I have brought my authentic essence to my personal,
political and my professional life. My art, made by me,
inspired by me is for you to see, to feel. People, the
stranger, the friend have had my art speak to them.
They see a story. They have broadened my outlook of my
own work. There are times I see water and color mesh,
groove and that starts me off.
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Doors
Watercolor & Mixed Media Collage
Pink Flower
Watercolor & Mixed Media Collage
Shades of Blue & Red
Watercolor
Her Art:
Mixed Media, Watercolors, Collage.
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