from Wikipedia:
Greek language has at least six different words to describe love where modern English language only has one. They include agápē, érōs, philía, philautía, storgē, and xenía; some of which are based in Ancient Greek philosophy, particularly Aristotle and Plato.
Some days even hope is an act of rebellion or perhaps extreme stupidity... I'm not sure which.... such an emotion comes from doom scrolling in the night rather than the weekends and public holidays exhibition we just wrapped up on Herring Island.
The exhibition and the Island attract wonderful visitors - families, couples, singles - all relaxed and inspired by the short trip across the water and ready to view art in the spirit in which it was produced.
And in troubled times I'm hoping to give peace and courage - it's hard to find in the face of a self centred onslaught.... don't people realise that we are interdependent?... that everyone contributes to everyone else's lived experience?.... so in this exhibition I showed 'Turn" and "Stick Figures". Because I treasure that fragile, ordinary life that is denied to so many because of apartheid, colonialism and war-mongering.
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