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Water as unexpected teacher through collapse
Art for change, My practice and process Karen McPhail-Bell Art for change, My practice and process Karen McPhail-Bell

Water as unexpected teacher through collapse

What does it mean to relate to water as a sentient being when in a state of collapse? This is a question that surfaced through my latest painting explorations. This article offers a preliminary way to think about possible futures for a world transitioning through collapse. While such questions can be confronting, they also open up possibilities of collective healing. 

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How art can reflect the beauty of our anger
Art for change, My practice and process Karen McPhail-Bell Art for change, My practice and process Karen McPhail-Bell

How art can reflect the beauty of our anger

I asked women what they wanted to yell about, which informed the creation of the painting, “Liberated”. I share my process in this blog post. Unlike the negative stereotypes, there is beauty in the anger of these women, which is anchored on justice, love and community. It’s OK to be angry… and I believe that our anger needs a creative voice so that it can be (as Thich Nhat Hanh encouraged) compost for our garden.

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