I went down to work in the studio and to give one more gallery talk in my "Whispers and Echoes of Women's Work" in the Art Works Gallery. It was a small, intimate group and their questions never fail to open up a dialogue about how my work comes into a Life of its own. It never fails to amaze me that I reveal so much more of myself when I share my created works. Ken and I went back to work for another couple of hours...it takes more time to set up than I was realizing...I am anxious to work with my hands once again in my space...my womb...my sanctuary.
Jessica Phellps is an amazing young positive light in our Universe. She just returned from Santiago, Chile for a residency with orphans where she documents poetically their lives and aspirations. The government runs the institutions in Chile and there are gaping holes in the care and vision for these lost but loving children. My heart wept for all of them when Jessica described her departure about ten days ago. I decided then to exhibit these small works of the children in the studio in November /December where she will receive half of the money for herself and the other half will be donated back to orphanage...no this is no way to run a business...I realize that but Jessica will be making changes in the world...one child at a time! She went afterward to for a job interview and she got the job working with the YES kids starting on Thursday. Everyone wins ...Jessica will make a bit of money for her next journalism chapter and the students at risk will meet a loving gracious heart and role model.
I am still very tired so I will keep this short. I hope you enjoy the photos. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
