One Year Later

I can't believe it's been over a year since I first started having trouble with Facebook. I had several artworks removed from facebook repeatedly, without explanation of any kind, besides the standard form letter.  If you wish to listen to my interview with Sheila Coles on The Story From Here, just listen to part two of this link. ( It's at about 19:40.)   Since then I've had the extraordinary experience of meeting some of the most amazing, interesting people.  I was lucky enough to get in touch with artists Gemma Turnbull, Leif Harmsen and Amy Jenkins, all of whom had had some issues with art censorship themselves, and had some beautiful insights on the matter.  I was also lucky enough to meet with some amazing lactivists, such as Jessica of the Leaky Boob.  What seemed at first a strange and singular experience with a social network became indicative of a larger social issue- that society takes with breastfeeding and with the human body in general. 

I wanted to write this blog post partly to acknowledge that a year had passed, but also as a big huge thank you to all my friends, family and supporters.  I can actually chalk up the whole experience as a good one, because I met so many wonderful people, and made some life-long friendships along the way.  I feel like I've grown up ten years in this past year.  Thank you so much for your support.

If you're in my area, (Courtenay BC.) and you're interested in seeing the Madonna and Child Project in full, please stop by the Muir Gallery June 3rd for the opening reception.  I will be there 7:00- 9:00pm, and the show will be on display until the 25th of June.