There is something about Art (in its broadest definition) that makes my heart sing. Whether it is seeing patterns on a leaf or the rings of a sliced onion or the finished Art pieces at the end of an Art session. It nourishes my soul in a special way. I believe I am not alone in this. As humans we have always been drawn to Art – whether its drawings on Cave walls or weaving threads or adding soft furnishings to our home. Through it, our personalities and the way we see the world is expressed.
Through working with aged 10 – 17 year olds over the last two years, I have had the privilege of seeing the world through their wonderful personalities – each one unique. All of them have inspired me and their peers through their wit, comments and artistic expressions. Over 95% of the children who sign up for my classes are girls. I make it a priority that I include Female Artists – past and present, emerging as well as established; to inspire them in their creative journey.
In discovering about the work of Helen Saunders – British Vorticist Movement (1885 -1963) and Eva Gonzalès – French Impressionists (1849 -1883) along with reading Katy Hessel’s The Story of Art without Men, I am struck by the resilience of these female Artists. In their Art works, their brilliance and personalities radiates forth. They did this in spite of the prevailing barriers they encountered as Female Creatives of their times.
Times have changed. We live in a time when the resources available for discovering living Artists, even connecting with them possible through Social Media platforms as well as Podcasts. One of my first ‘go to’ resource in planning for my Creative Sessions the App Google Arts & Culture. Through it we have visited virtual Museums and studied & discussed paintings together. Art has become so much more accessible like never before. This makes my heart sing even louder!
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