Category Archives: art

Art as Hope

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Babs

I frequently draw parallels between the depressed economic situation in Detroit and Ukraine where a third of the population lives below the poverty line. I grew up in Detroit and have only visited Ukraine on three occasions. Yet, its culture … Continue reading →

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Is Art Everywhere?

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Babs

Is art everywhere? It’s obviously been part of the human experience since our beginnings on this planet. Why are people compelled to create? Cave paintings, it is frequently theorized, were created as part of religious ceremonies or rituals. Petroglyphs, some … Continue reading →

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Creating Free Art Part 2

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Babs

  Pictured above is what I created repurposing some found objects.  I tried not to over-think, and just let the process take over. It took 3 hours to put together, not the 2 hours I had hoped. It probably took … Continue reading →

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