Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Little Painting No. 4
This is the Big Bed at La Sussurrata, our home on Paros. The sheets are old and worn and would have many stories to tell if they were to speak. The mended pillow cases have absorbed our night-time dreams but … Continue reading
Little Painting No. 3
Our front porch is a window that faces the outside world. We often eat there in the spring and say “Kalimera” to our neighbours when they pass by. We have big pots where we grow bell peppers, geraniums, and cacti … Continue reading
Little Painting No. 2
Our terrace is my personal paradise with its wrap-around bougainvillea that isolates us from the rest of the world. The faded stripes of the sofa coverings remind me of passing time. The pallet table is on wheels and moves when … Continue reading
Little Painting No. 1
Our balcony is a little alcova with its hanging vines and periwinkle pink in a pot and our cat Volver sleeping on a chair. The balcony faces the east so it’s the best place to be on a summer afternoon. … Continue reading
Little Cardboard Paintings
A couple of years ago, I asked a boy in the neighbourhood to make a few cardboard frames for me. It was, in part, an excuse to help him earn some money. He made five then quit. Maybe because he … Continue reading



