

Pictures demonstrate, the paradox of Utopia/Dystopia is reflected in the natural world. Textures, drawn from both the natural world and world we have constructed. The evocative pictures in this virtual exhibition feature a great variety of images, shapes, Ironically, stimulate unbridled creative activity – as we see here. On the other hand, being physically restricted can,

In a way many find unreasonably oppressive. Lockdown: we are kept safe by protective walls sheltering us (if we are fortunate to live in aĬomfortable house or apartment} but simultaneously we are restricted in our everyday activities The theme The Gift of Walls – Utopia/Dystopia, encapsulates the paradox of life under All theseĬontribute to the rich tapestry of the work. These range from immediate “gut feel” reactionsĮxpressed in a few words or sentences, to more carefully crafted poems or essays, or even anĪrtist’s own pictures, drawings, or creations in a different medium, such as fabric. Submitted online in verbal or pictorial form. Lockdown, this interaction was impossible, so Bettie invited responses to her pictures to be “pictures at an exhibition” where viewers discuss with others what they see and feel.
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Recreate, in a different space, an opportunity for that free exchange of responses generated by The idea for this imaginative and innovative project was sparked by Bettie CL’s desire to

The Book – Texts: Covid-19 The Gift of Walls – Dys-U-Topia
