Blackberries by Tina Carey
“Blackberries” by Tina Carey In the delivery room. I land on the smell of my mother embraced by strangers she only woke from her dead emotions for me in june when we searched for ripe blackberries. she glowed at the site of the blackish fruit. she awed at the perfectly shaped bush. she...
We Are Bonded By Women’s Long History
Dear Creative Woman, It is important to understand that women’s culture is never a subculture. It would hardly be appropriate to define half of humanity as a subculture. “The Creation of Patriarchy” by Gerda Lerner _________________________________________________________ This eye is not for weeping its vision must be unblurred though tears are on my face its intent is clarity ...
Dance With Me by Kate Register
“Dance With Me” by Kate Register What does my art mean to me: It means freedom. An expression of the soul that keeps me growing and in awe of this magical life. Kate Register’s Artist Statement: Dancing represents the moment we let go of our mind and feel our way intuitively with the music. No words and no rules. We are connected with each other and we are connected to nature; as soon as we...
“Pu Yi, The Last Manchu” by Guliz Mutlu
“Pu Yi, The Last Manchu” by Guliz Mutlu What is my deepest need: One day, I will draw the shape of a heart. Guliz Mutlu’s Artist Statement: “…so happy that all the flowers in my heart burst into full blossom.” Pu Yi, The Last Manchu: The Autobiography of Henry Pu Yi, Last Emperor of China My artwork is my photography on the Importance of World Peace. Because one of the...
Letter to AROHO Sisters
Dear AROHO Sisters Some years ago, we wrote that AROHO was a Beacon, a Map, and a Destination. This has come to be. Despite the unthinkable becoming reality year after year, AROHO has remained a source of hope, a path through the forest, and a homecoming for an ever-expanding circle of women. Even more remarkable, this has come to be with an investment of resources (human, spiritual, and monetary) that is sustainable. We find...