Mahishasur Mardini by Manideepa Banerjee
“Mahishasur Mardini” by Manideepa Banerjee In response to The Q: who am I as a creative woman? Manideepa Banerjee’s Artist Statement: I am a person of mixed heritage belonging to the nation – India. I enjoy making replicas of famous paintings and deciphering ancient languages from old manuscripts. I am a self-made woman and I appreciate individuality and uniqueness in every aspect of life....
The Moon by Summer Cole
“The Moon” by Summer Cole What does my art/writing mean to me: It means that I can bring to life the things that are in my heart and mind, I can actually see, taste, or touch the things I have imagined. Summer Cole’s Artist Statement: I am a Native American artist, that creates healing remedies, does beadwork, painting, whittling, dye work, jewelry, Clay sculpting, and embroidery. As a creative...
37th Floor by Mimi Dobelle
“37th Floor” by Mimi Dobelle In sum this work is about: This painted collage is a portrait of myself waiting for a guest to visit me in my old apartment. I lived at this address for two years during which time I experienced waves of loneliness and connection. Mimi Dobelle’s Artist Statement: My work is a reflection of my self-gaze. My art tends to be figurative with an emphasis on...
We Leave Deep Impressions As We Walk
OUR ROOM. OUR WORK. OUR WAY. This year’s Global Summer Camp summoned a growing circle of women who crave AROHO’s uniquely personal, artistic program that seamlessly weaves wisdom sharing into the fold of sisterhood. “AROHO brings me into a circle of artistic friends; like-minded, focused, adventurous women who, by definition, welcome, encourage, and respect me, and the work I do. This gift of inclusion helps me...
Mask and What I Have Learned by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
“Mask” by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa “What I Have Learned” by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa I have learned some things. I may want to write everyday but many days my creativity takes another route. During these past Covid months, I have been doing handwork; fiber arts projects pieces done in knitting, crocheting and embroidery, what used to be called women’s crafts. I created something for all...