I don’t have a fortunate life. So art to me is less about the art around the world. So I see art at home,, in the crafts I create by knitting, crochet, coloring, calligraphy and boho decor. Staying at home let’s me get lost in things I love to do. Retirement is hard for us who live without much money. But I am lucky to make art. And music. And my cat, Tinky helps me feel loved.
Thanks Mary, it was so nice having the art to see this morning instead of…..well you know, all the wrongful, hateful and ugly happenings in this world.
Thanks Mary - art is so necessary, I love that you posted this. One of the most evocative paintings I have seen in person is ‘Spirit of the Plains’ by Sydney Long, the light in the painting is exquisite and the flow of the forms of the Brolgas dancing behind the faun is so fluid and compelling, and yet the distorted trees in the background mess with your ease. https://learning.qagoma.qld.gov.au/artworks/spirit-of-the-plains/
Birds of a Feather dancing with the Brolgas to the flute - the wind in our spread feathers and wheeeeeeee love this art with you, Nathan. Sebastian flies this art in his beak to Mary, dearest bird lovin' friend.
Dr. Trump, I’ve tried contacting you via Twitter with little luck. This may be my fault due to my lack knowledge, or actual interest in more “social media”. I’ll give this a try. Forgive me for being blunt, but I don’t believe it’s a revelation that your uncle did terrible damage to this country that will likely take a generation to repair. One area that is particularly egregious is what he did to families- something many of us are still dealing with that often goes way beyond awkward holiday gatherings. There are simply no words for the pain inspired by the rejection and rage I have encountered among my family members when even the most peripheral reference to your uncle comes up in conversation. I understand you are moving into the world of politics, but I’m addressing you as a mental health professional: how do we try to heal the wounds Donald Trump inflicted? Do you know of any groups? I have heard of at least one marriage ending do to the schism caused by Trump. Please address this problem.
The Reckoning" is a great start for you to read solutions. Dr. Mary L. Trump is the author (2021) & there you will find numerous suggestions for healing; in both a narrow & wide perspectives; that uplift community unity. Agreement with you, Christopher - yes! there has been massive damage to equality and compassion, in our nation, for decades: pre-trumpery and post-trumpery.
Trumpery is a noun, meaning deception; and has existed much longer than Mary's uncle, Donald.
Her words are worth reading. Hopefully you will do so soon.
I have read both of her books, and even have "The Reckoning '' audiobook, which I listened to recently to ensure that I am not off point. While I appreciated the review of American history, as well as the summary of Trump's many crimes, that is not what I was hoping for: I have tried to contact Dr. Trump for some insights into the mental health fallout from her uncle's fracturing of relationships, not simply of the national political landscape, but down to the family level. Perhaps none in your circle of friends, colleagues, or family have fallen for the simple-minded bumper sticker double-think we've all endured over nearly five years- you are among the few and the lucky. I discovered those among my circle had been seduced and converted to people I no longer knew only when raging arguments broke out. There are people I can no longer talk to, friends that are now lost to me. It has been heartbreaking.
I am also deeply concerned about the future because I've read deeply of the past. The pattern of behavior leading to fascism is all too evident: a "Stabbed in the back" narrative of betrayal by "elites". Among the Qanon extremists, there is even a derivative version of "the blood libel", in which liberals and democrats, standing in for Jews, are accused of pedafilia. We've all heard this stuff - but we aren't taking it seriously.
I realize this is not the forum for all of this, I am only trying to get Dr. Trump's attention, perhaps some guidance on how to heal my family. I feel her voice might arouse the mental health community to take a more proactive stance. Regrettably, "The Reckoning" missed the mark.
Agreed, "Donald-fatigue" is real. :) "Beyond Van Gogh" Portland, OR (@ the Convention Center) is an immersive experience that I CAN'T wait to check it out this month! It says it is "a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks including instantly-recognizable classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Cafe Terrace at Night", now freed from their frames. Set to a symphonic score and using the artist's own dreams, thoughts, and words to drive the experience as a narrative, Van Gogh's art comes to life by appearing and disappearing, flowing across multiple surfaces and heightening the senses with their immense detail." How cool to get lost for a few hours in this, eh?
I love politics and know keenly how important participating in the democracy is the only way it will ever survive.
During the pandemic I continued a series of paintings, all with themes of current affairs. They helped me get through the year and a half of insanity from everywhere. I’m grateful for my abilities to paint and write poetry.
I do have some images that I created which helped me cathartically, and I hope will speak to others as well. I wish I could share them with you privately
Thanks for all your wonderful writings and apropos insights.
That is by Hiroshige, not by van Gogh. According to the VG museum in Amsterdam, some of those works were used as wrapping paper for objects shipped from Japan to VG! VG was very influential in bringing Japanese art to the attention of western art historians.
I love Amsterdam Mary! I am.originally from England so it was only an hour and fifteen minute flight to get there! Great memories and I actually felt safe there!
That Illinois museum, with a Frida Kahlo's ART collection of that magnitude is exemplary, indeed. Thank you, Carrie, for reminding us all of the colorful perseverance, thru creativity, that epitomizes Frida's imaginative artwork.
College of DuPage, a community college, is an excellent school that has all kinds of cultural offerings. I grew up in this suburb and feel so lucky to have done so. That Kahlo exhibit was extraordinary and so moving. You're welcome.
My mother was what we usually think of as an artist. My house holds her paintings now except for the few that others were lucky to have acquired. Although I wanted every single one the very best are understood through her brushes and paints found homes elsewhere. That’s where her spirit is now and her love lives there, ready.
The SCOTUS hearing this week made my eczema bloom. FML The fatigue seems never-ending these days. Thanks for being here with these posts, they help remind me that there are still brilliant people out there feeling the same way I do.
"It's called “Old King Cole,” and John Jacob Astor IV commissioned Maxfield Parrish to paint it in 1906 for $5,000. A recent restoration of the work cost $100,000. It's now worth more than $10 million. The mural comes with a secret. Legend has it that Parrish set out to paint something the eye cannot see... a fart!"
I don’t have a fortunate life. So art to me is less about the art around the world. So I see art at home,, in the crafts I create by knitting, crochet, coloring, calligraphy and boho decor. Staying at home let’s me get lost in things I love to do. Retirement is hard for us who live without much money. But I am lucky to make art. And music. And my cat, Tinky helps me feel loved.
Thanks Mary, it was so nice having the art to see this morning instead of…..well you know, all the wrongful, hateful and ugly happenings in this world.
Thanks Mary - art is so necessary, I love that you posted this. One of the most evocative paintings I have seen in person is ‘Spirit of the Plains’ by Sydney Long, the light in the painting is exquisite and the flow of the forms of the Brolgas dancing behind the faun is so fluid and compelling, and yet the distorted trees in the background mess with your ease. https://learning.qagoma.qld.gov.au/artworks/spirit-of-the-plains/
That is a stunning painting. I have no knowledge of modern Australian art. My art history studies were mostly of European art.
That’s a great description too. It’s rare to get a description without opinion.
Thank you.
Thanks Paula - it’s part of a series - Spirit of the Plains, Pan https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/9017/ and Spirit of the land https://digital.nga.gov.au/archive/exhibition/long/default.cfm%3Firn=218206&bioartistirn=23997&mnuid=3&galid=5&viewid=2.html
Birds of a Feather dancing with the Brolgas to the flute - the wind in our spread feathers and wheeeeeeee love this art with you, Nathan. Sebastian flies this art in his beak to Mary, dearest bird lovin' friend.
I love your posts. Thank you.
Dr. Trump, I’ve tried contacting you via Twitter with little luck. This may be my fault due to my lack knowledge, or actual interest in more “social media”. I’ll give this a try. Forgive me for being blunt, but I don’t believe it’s a revelation that your uncle did terrible damage to this country that will likely take a generation to repair. One area that is particularly egregious is what he did to families- something many of us are still dealing with that often goes way beyond awkward holiday gatherings. There are simply no words for the pain inspired by the rejection and rage I have encountered among my family members when even the most peripheral reference to your uncle comes up in conversation. I understand you are moving into the world of politics, but I’m addressing you as a mental health professional: how do we try to heal the wounds Donald Trump inflicted? Do you know of any groups? I have heard of at least one marriage ending do to the schism caused by Trump. Please address this problem.
Christopher Gurin
Email christopher.gurin@gmail.com
The Reckoning" is a great start for you to read solutions. Dr. Mary L. Trump is the author (2021) & there you will find numerous suggestions for healing; in both a narrow & wide perspectives; that uplift community unity. Agreement with you, Christopher - yes! there has been massive damage to equality and compassion, in our nation, for decades: pre-trumpery and post-trumpery.
Trumpery is a noun, meaning deception; and has existed much longer than Mary's uncle, Donald.
Her words are worth reading. Hopefully you will do so soon.
I have read both of her books, and even have "The Reckoning '' audiobook, which I listened to recently to ensure that I am not off point. While I appreciated the review of American history, as well as the summary of Trump's many crimes, that is not what I was hoping for: I have tried to contact Dr. Trump for some insights into the mental health fallout from her uncle's fracturing of relationships, not simply of the national political landscape, but down to the family level. Perhaps none in your circle of friends, colleagues, or family have fallen for the simple-minded bumper sticker double-think we've all endured over nearly five years- you are among the few and the lucky. I discovered those among my circle had been seduced and converted to people I no longer knew only when raging arguments broke out. There are people I can no longer talk to, friends that are now lost to me. It has been heartbreaking.
I am also deeply concerned about the future because I've read deeply of the past. The pattern of behavior leading to fascism is all too evident: a "Stabbed in the back" narrative of betrayal by "elites". Among the Qanon extremists, there is even a derivative version of "the blood libel", in which liberals and democrats, standing in for Jews, are accused of pedafilia. We've all heard this stuff - but we aren't taking it seriously.
I realize this is not the forum for all of this, I am only trying to get Dr. Trump's attention, perhaps some guidance on how to heal my family. I feel her voice might arouse the mental health community to take a more proactive stance. Regrettably, "The Reckoning" missed the mark.
Agreed, "Donald-fatigue" is real. :) "Beyond Van Gogh" Portland, OR (@ the Convention Center) is an immersive experience that I CAN'T wait to check it out this month! It says it is "a rich and unique multimedia experience, taking the viewer on a journey through over 300 iconic artworks including instantly-recognizable classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Cafe Terrace at Night", now freed from their frames. Set to a symphonic score and using the artist's own dreams, thoughts, and words to drive the experience as a narrative, Van Gogh's art comes to life by appearing and disappearing, flowing across multiple surfaces and heightening the senses with their immense detail." How cool to get lost for a few hours in this, eh?
Th cat made me smile.
I like the cat's relaxed, informal hairdo.
I am a musician- singer, cellist and pianist. They are my safe and sane spaces during these insane times.
Dear Mary Trump,
I’m an artist; I paint and write poetry.
I love politics and know keenly how important participating in the democracy is the only way it will ever survive.
During the pandemic I continued a series of paintings, all with themes of current affairs. They helped me get through the year and a half of insanity from everywhere. I’m grateful for my abilities to paint and write poetry.
I do have some images that I created which helped me cathartically, and I hope will speak to others as well. I wish I could share them with you privately
Thanks for all your wonderful writings and apropos insights.
Sincerely,
Brian Antifonario 🤗💙
That is by Hiroshige, not by van Gogh. According to the VG museum in Amsterdam, some of those works were used as wrapping paper for objects shipped from Japan to VG! VG was very influential in bringing Japanese art to the attention of western art historians.
Wow. Not an art scholar, yet when I saw it I thought "Japanese"! Just familiar enough, with Japanese painting and films.
I love Amsterdam Mary! I am.originally from England so it was only an hour and fifteen minute flight to get there! Great memories and I actually felt safe there!
I decorated my Christmas tree last night. That made me feel better. Seeing Frida Kahlo's work at this exhibit over this past summer was also helpful. https://www.atthemac.org/events/cleve-carney-frida-kahlo/
I wonder if I might try that… decorate a tree for Christmas. Still is a difficult symbol for me these past few years without my family.
That Illinois museum, with a Frida Kahlo's ART collection of that magnitude is exemplary, indeed. Thank you, Carrie, for reminding us all of the colorful perseverance, thru creativity, that epitomizes Frida's imaginative artwork.
College of DuPage, a community college, is an excellent school that has all kinds of cultural offerings. I grew up in this suburb and feel so lucky to have done so. That Kahlo exhibit was extraordinary and so moving. You're welcome.
My mother was what we usually think of as an artist. My house holds her paintings now except for the few that others were lucky to have acquired. Although I wanted every single one the very best are understood through her brushes and paints found homes elsewhere. That’s where her spirit is now and her love lives there, ready.
The SCOTUS hearing this week made my eczema bloom. FML The fatigue seems never-ending these days. Thanks for being here with these posts, they help remind me that there are still brilliant people out there feeling the same way I do.
Maxfield Parrish. Love his work.
"It's called “Old King Cole,” and John Jacob Astor IV commissioned Maxfield Parrish to paint it in 1906 for $5,000. A recent restoration of the work cost $100,000. It's now worth more than $10 million. The mural comes with a secret. Legend has it that Parrish set out to paint something the eye cannot see... a fart!"