Good evening, All
I thought this post was all set to go, until something caught my eye in my reader. I clicked to a blog that I often visit for its fine photography and clever wit.
Why, What Have You Heard? is hosted by a gentleman named Mojo. I'm not sure just what type of
Mojo he happens to be :-) , but I do know he cares deeply for the issue of violence against women. I have this video to share with you tonight, previous to the Friday Evening Nudes because, serendipitously, tonight the nudes are all painted by women. And. October is National Domestic Violence Month.
A loved one of mine was the victim of violence and rape a few years ago. As a social service worker (many moons ago) and teacher (now), I've seen the aftermath of beatings: bruises, broken teeth, burn marks and unwanted pregnancies that resulted from sexual violence. When I was a young woman, in my mid-twenties, I served as women's shelter volunteer. I recall during the shelter training, learning that domestic violence between women couples was significant in our area, which includes the city of Northampton, where there is a strong and thriving lesbian community. That completely blew away a lot of the naivete I had regarding the romantic aspects of a relationship between two women. What I mean to say, is that I had made this assumption that women don't hurt each other.
Please watch. If I've done this correctly, this foundation will receive $1 for each viewing of the video that will go toward supporting services for women. I know in my own area, the shelter lost most of its funding. They are only able to serve a small fraction of all the women and kids that need their help.
Thank you, Mojo, for keeping this issue on the radar at all times.
Happy weekend and enjoy the nudes.
American
1930's
The nudes this week are mostly by artists I very recently discovered. With the exception of Sylvia Sleigh. Tonight's nudes were all painted by women.
Gwen John
Welsh
early 1900
Gwen John was once a model for and lover of, the sculptor August Rodin
Isabel Bishop
mid-1900's
American
early 1900's
French
Romaine Brooks
Weeping Venus
1916
American
Sylvia Sleight
Elaine Shipman
1974
English
