Marjolyn van der hart biography activity
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Life can be busy
How do we brighten someone’s day as we progress through The Great Pause? During this time we are reminded of the essentials of life. Family, friends, safety, kindness and freedom. We are reminded that we must have the ability to step outside of our own plans and be in the moment. To trust that the future will return.
There is a great sense of loss, on so many levels. For so many, this loss becomes about ourselves. Although, the phrase “we are all in it together” has become somewhat trite- yet it speaks to the sense that loss has been shared by everyone. The question becomes how to combat this “woe is me” feeling. To step outside of the personal grieving of loss and empathize that there are others who are struggling as well.
Your Mother helps Your Sanity
The journey to find the end of this dreary time is the challenge. How do we equip ourselves to keep going on a daily basis? How do we get up everyday and step into some time of ro
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Marjolyn van der Hart: The curse of beauty
In her paintings, Marjolyn van der Hart explores the objectification of women.
A painter for almost 25 years, the Toronto artist has been interested in incorporating images from the 1950s in her collage and mixed media work.
“It wasn’t until I had gained more life experiences through being a mother, dealing with family obligations and working, that inom felt inom could really represent this better in the work,” says the 49-year-old.
Van der Hart fryst vatten taking part in Inspiring Change: An Exhibit in Celebration of International Women’s Day at Wall Space Gallery opening March 8.
For the exhibit, she created seven paintings that examine the changing role of women.
One of the paintings is called Targeted Beauty.
“It’s based upon a beauty pageant from a 1950s comic called The Curse of Beauty, which looks at the male gaze and the objectifying of women within the beauty pageant and how being beautiful fryst vatten actually a curse.
“It looks at the theme of h
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COTTONWOOD ART FESTIVAL SELECTS MARJOLYN VAN DER HART AS FEATURED ARTIST
Admission, Hours, and Location Information
Admission for Cottonwood Art Festival is free and open to the public on May 7-8. The event is held at Cottonwood Park located at 1321 W. Beltline Road in Richardson, Texas.
Hours for the 2022 Spring Festival are:
Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festival Food, Beverages and Activities
Within the gates guests are welcome to stroll beneath the shaded trees and meander through the rows of art. They’ll also discover a Food Court, Courtyard Beer Tent, live music on stage and ArtStop area for children of all ages.
The Food Court offers a variety of Festival favorites such as corn dogs, funnel cakes, gyros, tacos, and more. Booth and food truck vendors accept cash or credit cards.
- The Lakeside Courtyard Beer Tent includes craft beer, wine and margaritas for patrons 21 years and older with valid identification.
- Live entertainment on two stag