Hello Dear Art Lover - So this just happened..
Really not sure where to start, so I am just jumping in with it.
Many of you may know that I have been married for 50 years (to the same man) and that man is black. You may have figured it out from a photo or two I have posted of our daughters. But today I am sending a wedding picture from 1970. My husband has no family so we haven't had the experience of many mixed marriages. Of course we have been the targets of racism, but here in Canada, it is oh so subtle. But not less hurtful and wrong.
This has been such a confusing and outrageous time of conflict for so many people. I would like to say for all people but I fear that is not the case. I find it heartbreaking to witness. And I struggle in knowing what I should do and say.
My daughter Ingrie, has sent along a link which you might like to check out.
https://www.fridaythings.com/recent-posts/how-to-be-an-ally-george-floyd-black-lives-matte
How to Be A Good Ally To Your Black Friends — Friday Things This week’s news cycle has been heavy—especially for Black people. Here’s what non-Black POC, Indigenous and white people can do to help.
www.fridaythings.com
Another reader and former neighbour, Peggysent along a link that I think might also be helpful.
CNN and Sesame Street are doing a Town Hall for Kids and Families, Saturday morning June 6. https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/02/us/cnn-sesame-street-standing-up-to-racism/index.html
I think that equality in all things has to happen, but I know that true equality might never happen. There will always be groups who think they are better than the rest and deserve to be in power. Human decency and respect is the right of all.
In ongoing art biz, my paintings for #artistsupportpledgecanada have had a great response. I have 12 pieces that are all 14x17in.mixed media on heavy WC paper. The special price is $200 (regularly $300) unframed. I am calling this the Chrysallis Collection. When I have sold $1000 of my art I pledge to buy another artists's work. It is a great way to start or add to your collection of original art at a lower price point. I have sold 4 already. You can see Lorrie with her new purchase. And I am adding two more for your viewing pleasure. The whole collection is on Instagram and Facebook, but I can send you photos of the ones that are still available.
Rock on..in peace, love and respect.
YOUR HOME YOUR STYLE MY ART
Gail
