Inspiring Women Winter 2017

We would talk about the role of artists and art
in our 21 st century. Should artists consciously
try to change society with controversial and/
or confrontational art or be “invisible”, letting
their work stand alone, “judged” for its truth
and/or beauty? And considering 21 st century
telecommunications, can their work progress
and be valued without the weight of
instantaneous social network “likes”, “dislikes”
and comments? How is telecommunications
affecting artists and their work?
Tell us something interesting about yourself
that not many people know. I have been
taking ceramics (clay work) classes since I
came to Switzerland. I also began working in
pastels a few years ago and I really love
them.
What one thing would you change about
yourself if you magically could? As a
“vertically challenged” person, I always
wanted to be just 2 or 3 inches taller, have
arms and legs just a bit longer. However, I am
finally accepting the saying my mother
began telling me in the 3 rd grade: “Nice
things come in small packages” (I say “am
accepting” because, after all, I am still
discussing my height here.)
As long as I live,
I will have control over
my being-
Artemisia Gentileschi
Italian painter
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