Author Archives: Art for Housewives
Observatory
Even a window has two points of view–one looking out, the other looking in. One belongs to me, the other belongs to you.
Gratitude.
Paper is made from the pulp of fibers the most common being that of wood. In other words, much of the paper we use comes from trees. So while the Amazon forest is burning, I’m making picture frames from waste … Continue reading
Frida Kahlo and Retablos
Originally posted on FRIDA KAHLO WEARS HUIPILES!:
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, dreaming of a unified and independent Mexico, sustained the Mexican Revolution and thus all things indigenous. They, like many other artists at the time, were highly influenced by…
Rita’s Periwinkle
My neighbor left flowers for me. I put them in a pot next to the door. They’re better than a welcome mat.
Grow Your Own.
Volver and Wild Greens My dream was that of growing food on my terrace and always having something available to eat. I now realize that, under my present circumstances, my possibilities are limited—limited but not impossible. The easiest food source … Continue reading



