Quote for Today: V.S. Carnes
Therefore, she hummed the provincial lullaby she had learned from the officers’ children in the English Quarter of Jerusalem, and watched in fascination while the savage radical’s eyes misted over …
Crossing Cultures: The Visions of Ana Serrano and Joe Feddersen
The way we see the world around us influences and shapes our creativity. Those who grow up with exposure to multiple landscapes, cultures and languages have a rich palette from …
Creating New Worlds: Frank Herbert’s Dune
The power in sci-fi and fantasy lies in the creation of new worlds. Why do these worlds capture the imagination? Greatness is a transitory experience. It is never consistent. It …
A Fable Timeless and Timely: Su Yang’s Phoenix
Do fables have something to contribute to the modern world? What do they show us about our society and ourselves? The Cultural Revolution took place in China from 1966 through 1976 …
White Temple from Fabulous 50s
This is a gorgeous blog… take a look at the photo of the sculptured hands at the White Temple in Thailand! Very unusual and exquisite. Reblogged from Fabulous 50s by …
Finding Creativity in the Community
Sometimes we sit alone and wait for inspiration, never realizing that it is bubbling up all around and within us. A long time ago, there was a land called “Wells,” …
Transcending Cultures through the Arts, Part Two
Art transcends nationality, language, time. Our deepest fears and joys have been and continue to be mirrored across the ages. The psychologist Carl Jung recounted a vivid experience of culture …
Transcending Cultures through the Arts, Part One
Why is art a great way to break down barriers? It engages our humanity and reveals common ground between cultures. The didjeridoo is a wind instrument that originated in Australia …