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Calligrammes

Apollinaire’s Eiffel Tower A calligram is a written phrase disguised as an image. It is an idea that goes in multiple directions. In between here and there, today I am a calligram. related links:  Calligrammes: Poems of Peace and War … Continue reading →

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Wishing for a scent necklace

While reading a book about the senses, I came across the term “cassoleto” in reference to a kind of pendant filled with camphor and aromatic herbs. In France of the past, such a pendant was given to young women of … Continue reading →

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Staying focused

Muy Marcottage huipil detail It’s sometimes difficult for me to stay focused. My studio is like a wonderland of provocations. There are so many projects that I would like to work on simultaneously. But I have committed myself to being … Continue reading →

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bête noire

Bête noire Bête noire means “black beast” in French. The term is often used in reference to something or someone representing a source of torment. Years ago, the bête noire was a leitmotif in my drawings and paintings that gradually … Continue reading →

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The Yucca

yucca and aloe at Los Ojos Respecting the 2015 Resolutions List means making the rounds for health check ups. Which means hanging out in waiting rooms. Eduardo Galeano’s “Espejos” (“Mirrors: Stories of Almost Everyone”) makes for great waiting room literature … Continue reading →

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