In times of so much trouble, when it seems like evil is so prevalent- winning even- it is important for us to remember that so many people are praying for peace. prayer, meditation, manifestation, have sometimes been seen as moot efforts towards mammoth issues facing our planet today, but this, most personal, plea to the collective consciousness serves as the spark that could ignite the world.
The painting depicts an old native man that goes out every day by himself to pray for peace… before dawn he rises and without a word he gathers himself and goes out to the desert to burn sage and commune with ancestors. no one sees him. he gets no media attention. but none could dissuade him the influence he casts upon reality.
I am reminded of a small group of Tibetan monks that used to venture down in to the rough and tumble of Albuquerque streets every few weeks from their refuge at the Jemez hot springs. the quietest group you ever saw donning neon orange from head to toe. and, what are they doing? praying for the city. some may chide, as i witnessed, but quickly sobered to the idea that these people ‘came to pray for us.’
We must take action, with confidence, knowing that so many are praying for peace.
Take heart! good will prevail!
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Illustrator Audrey McNamara
Illustrator Audrey McNamara was born in Denver, Colorado in 1982. At a young age Audrey spent many hours at her drawing table expressing an interest and having a great talent for art. During her teenage years she won many school awards and continuously surprised her teachers. Audrey had her very first solo art exhibition in 2003 at Mutiny Now Gallery in Denver. Many more shows followed, as well as the chance to show her work in bookstores and coffee shops.
Education
When Audrey became established as a freelance artist she enrolled into Denver’s Emily Griffith Institution of Vocation and Design. Her Education in fashion design helped mold the signature style Audrey’s art carries today. Audrey moved to Los Angeles, California in the beginning of 2009 to expand her networking and search for further opportunities. Audrey currently holds a curating position in Venice, California. On her spare time she travels around the United States with her art doing mostly illustration, street vending and murals.
From the imagination of 7 year old Marisol Paramo, the creative talents of Lead Illustrator Acey May, contributing illustrations by Ms. Paramo and Music from recording artist ChristianO’s Concepto Tambor, comes a bilingual, multimedia children’s story: Bella the Caterpillar. Narrated in English and Spanish by recording artist Raquel Z. Rivera, this is a wonderful coming of age tale utilizing the vocal talents of 5 child actors. This book will be available in print and digital formats, get your pre-sale order in today and save!
Set in a tropical backyard, the soundtrack, composed by Christian Orellana, contains tropical rhythms. Mr. Orellana featured the talents of Harpist Dave Hoover, Bassist Gilbert “Ad Lib” Uribe, vocalist Carrie-Ann Maes and Audio Engineer/Musician/Actor Nick “Furious” Myers of FuriouStylz Entertainment.
Come follow Bella as she meets her insect friends and poses the age-old question, “what will I be when I grow up!” This book will be available in print and digital formats, get your pre-sale order in today and save! Scheduled release date is April 8, 2017, Noon to 3 at the FUSION Forum of the Cell Theatre campus.
“Author Marisol Paramo was 7 years-old when she penned Bella to life. Paramo creates a world within her story where questions are welcome, beauty is abundant and transformation (spoiler alert) is encouraged. In the very first sentence of her story we meet a caterpillar named “Bella.” Immediately, we are drawn to Paramo’s freshness of perspective. Challenging the existing notion that caterpillars are not beautiful until they become butterflies. From the very beginning, Paramo acknowledges the inherent value of her 16-legged protagonist … while foreshadowing Bella’s eventual metamorphosis.
As a dad, I’ve read my fair share of children’s books and I can say with some certainty that there are a significant number of adult children’s book authors who don’t execute the foreshadow with as much skill. And that’s just the beginning. Bella finds friends along the way. Friends who are different. Friends whose differences Bella admires. Friends who are a reflection of all the things Bella wants to be. Friends who are open to Bella’s questions, because they know that the more she inquires about them results in her learning more about herself. The optimism and innocence of this world view, should be encouraging to parents and inspiring to children at a time in our country where difference is slowly becoming persecuted in-stead of celebrated. Paramo’s values shine through in her extended metaphor of a beautiful young girl … who happens to be a published author … finding her wings”. – Hakim Bellamy – Author, Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Dad
Marisol Paramo was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Marisol is an enrolled memeber of the Navajo (Diné) Nation. She is also of New Mexico Hispanic and Colombian American descent. Marisol wrote Bella The Caterpillar at the age of 7. She studies the violin, and loves to sing. She performed with the Albuquerque Public Schools Honor Choir in 2017. Marisol also loves to draw, paint and conduct science experiments. Her goals are to continue writing, while pursuing a career in singing and science.
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4 years ago I honestly think we came across a teenage Bigfoot! This video discusses and describes the night we went out and found a den and scat and hair samples.
As we left we came across another, walking towards the woods as we were leaving. We were all in gear and with headlamps on and winter gear to stay warm. I realized my boots weren’t good enough for that type of cold extreme while being out for a few hours that night. It was freezing!
The other who was walking towards us on the river bed did not respond as we yelled hello or tried to get the person’s attention. this figure just walked right passed us, followed the river bed that went around a bend, instead of cutting across naturally as we were doing. The figure was in all black and looked like it was wearing a hoodie, black gloves and boots and as it walked passed us and the bend it finally looked over towards us and our headlamps revealed it’s face. Either this person loves extreme freezing temperatures and didn’t need more than a hoodie and gloves on, and has no issue with walking out alone into the woods at midnight in the middle of Dec, without any camping gear.
The next day, we posted up that we came across someone out there who didnt’ respond to us for some reason. We got a reply from someone who said he was deaf and was just out strolling around in the middle of the woods in the middle of Dec and in the middle of a known bigfoot activity area, and he says he just ignored us. I say bullx#*t!
Everyone else I was with simply believed this explanation.
No way! To be continued…..
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the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.
“nylon is excellent in wearability and resilience”
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
“the often remarkable resilience of so many Native American Nations”
In our everyday discourse it is estimated that on the average women speak 20,000 words a day compared to 7,000 for men. How many times we utter the word resilience probably depends on the who, when and what of our daily lives. In a world of conotations, condemnations and confirmations what does that word really mean?
For me Resilience means persevering through struggles. I was born and raised in NYC. I was lucky to have a mom that loved me and my brothers enough to work several jobs after my father left. It wasn’t easy and it involved many sacrifices but she preserved and gave us the opportunities she did not have. My mom comes from a long line of resilient people. A mestiza descendent of the Muisca/Chibcha people of central Colombia who survive today and are reclaiming their autonomy. For me, my mom is REZILIENCE.
“An unprecedented movement in Indigenous communities has arisen. It moves people to recover cultural memory, celebrate survival, and honor our ancestors. This generation is building that movement and we rise like water to quench the thirst for stories, demanding to be felt through song, dance, paint on canvas, and pen upon paper.
We come together to declare the REZILIENCE that has always been within us.
REZILIENCE will be a living, creative environment that bridges cultural knowledge with modern art-making processes. This immersive environment will entice all senses with vibrant visuals, stage performances, live art creations, hands-on activities, positive vibes and mind stimulating experiences. More than 100 Indigenous artists and art related professionals from the U.S. Canada and Mexico will be present for this full day event to share their talents, skills and knowledge in 8 creative arenas; including academics, poetry, music, wellness and visual arts. #LiveYourRezilience”
The REZILIENCE Indigenous Arts Experience will feature many local, regional, national and international artists of all mediums. Please consider donating to this wonderful cause and be a part of the REZILIENCE movement!
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Moths and other sacred wings
Butterflies and bees whisper
And breath of the wind
Blessed way blessing way things
Dreams are the mind streams
Thought pictures of the spirit
There are dreams of the day
There are dreams of the night
Thinking and dreaming are related
Dreams of the day we make our own
Dreams of night, part of eternal stone
There are dream takers
Taking from dream worlds
Taking dreams as a way of
Stealing thoughts
Turning minds inside and out
Dream slavers want to change
Our connections to ourselves
Mess with our dreams make us unsure
Unclear about right and wrong
Feed our dreams and instincts
To industrial profit machine
Difference between dream and fantasy
Reality and illusion center and no center
Dreams of the day keep our spirit alive
Our creative mind who we really are
With dreams we can create and heal
Follow our original purpose
Dreams are protection good medicine
Blessed way blessed way things
Sun and Moon continue
We are all on one journey
*This poem has 2 parts and 5 sections. This excerpt is the 3rd section. Mr. Trudell recited the poem in March 2001, during a talk he gave in honor of the U’wa (Indigenous Tribe) and their resistance to oil drilling on their ancestral land in Colombia. Full transcript including audio originally published by www.ratical.org.
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“John Trudell was a poet, recording artist, actor and speaker whose international following reflects the universal language of his words, work and message. Trudell (Santee Sioux) was a spokesperson for the Indians of All Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island from 1969 to 1971 and served as Chairman of the American Indian Movement (AIM) from 1973 to 1979.” – More about Mr. Trudell here
On October 7, 2015 the Albuquerque City Council voted to declare Monday October 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day in Albuquerque. In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, the Rail Yards Market has programmed their arts zones accordingly. Here is a rundown:
Children’s Zone
The folks from the Native American Community Academy (NACA) will lead the kiddos in Symmetrical Butterfly making. Butterflies are sacred and important to many Native tribes and to the Cherokee people they are very meaningful. The Cherokee have a traditional butterfly dance which is an expression of renewal, giving thanks for new seasons, new life, and new beginnings.
Symmetry is an integral part of Native American life because it represents balance ~ the incredible balance of the seasons, the sun, the moon the stars and the interdependency of all living things in our world. The balance required within relationships, and the balance of our physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual sides of ourselves are equally important.
Live Arts
Students from NACA will be showing their work and demonstrating their techniques.
Also creating art will be Kat D’Orazio who will be demonstrating watercolor techniques including wet-on-wet, dry brush, and use of watercolor mediums and masking agents. Artworks will be in various stages of completion and she will be adding to them live in the STEAM Zone!
Main Stage
The entertainment at the Main Stage will be kicked off by some spoken word courtesy of Rosie Thunderchief. There will also be live music, poetry from NACA students and storytelling! For schedule details check out the Rail Yards Market website.
Giving thanks, being grateful for what you have, and giving back to the people and the earth is very important to indigenous people around the globe. Native tribes have customs and ceremonies revolving around giving back because they understand they can’t exist without balance. Please join the Rail Yards Market this Sunday, October 11 as they give back to their community! See You Sunday!
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Community Publishing brings local artists of all mediums together in creative collaborations for distribution as Multimedia Books while promoting literacy in our communities.
Adrian C. Louis is a poet and novelist. He is the author of ten books of poems and two works of fiction. His novel Skins was adapted into a feature film which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2002. A member of the Lovelock Paiute Tribe, Louis was raised in Nevada, received both his BA and MFA in Creative Writing from Brown University, and is currently a professor of English at Minnesota State University (from this article). READ MORE here.
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Today’s Community Spotlight focusing on fine Native American Pottery Artist Harrison Begay Jr. Mr. Harrison Begay Jr. is Diné (Navajo) artist, from the small Navajo Reservation town of Jeddito, He specializes in the Santa Clara style of pottery which he began mastering in the early 1990’s.
Awards and Success
Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Harrison was able to see much success by participating prestigious art shows like the world-famous Santa Fe Indian Market (Santa Fe, New Mexico) and Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market (Phoenix, Arizona), all while collecting numerous awards for his work.
Harrison draws not only from his Diné heritage and various local indigenous cultures to create the foundation of his style, but also draws from other Indigenous cultures of the world like the Maori People. While residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Harrison is able to surround himself by a plethora of artistic culture and maintains a network of galleries and private collectors who carry his award-winning artwork.
Legacy
Mr. Begay strongly believes in Diné traditions and culture. The passing on of these cultural lessons is of the utmost importance to Mr. Begay. Therefore, he ensured the legacy of his art by teaching his son, Daniel, how to create such art. Already an individual possessing creative and artistic ability, Harrison was able to work with Daniel to refine his skill in building, designing and deep carving. The angled, deep-carving has become a recognizable characteristic of Harrison’s work. Harrison and Daniel have also collaborated on numerous pieces as well, and continue to do so.the teachings of his In his spare time, Harrison enjoys spending time with his son Daniel, daughter Jamie, and granddaughter Violet.
Community Publishing celebrates Mr. Begay and his achievements as an artist, teacher, father, and grandfather. Mr. Begay is truly an example of a community leader and we are honored to shine the spotlight on him!
Harrison Begay Jr. is currently displaying his work at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the artists in person. More information about Harrison Begay Jr. can be found by clicking here.
Curated by Mary Ann Gilbreth, Ed.D., Department of Teacher Education, Educational Leadership and Policy, at the University of New Mexico. This collections includes the work of her students from several of her Reading Methods Classes, promoting cultural diversity in the classroom.
In times of so much trouble, when it seems like evil is so prevalent- winning even- it is important for us to remember that so many people are praying for peace. prayer, meditation, manifestation, have sometimes been seen as moot efforts towards mammoth issues facing our planet today, but this, most personal, plea to the collective consciousness serves as the spark that could ignite the world.
Illustrator Audrey McNamara was born in Denver, Colorado in 1982. At a young age Audrey spent many hours at her drawing table expressing an interest and having a great talent for art. During her teenage years she won many school awards and continuously surprised her teachers. Audrey had her very first solo art exhibition in 2003 at Mutiny Now Gallery in Denver. Many more shows followed, as well as the chance to show her work in bookstores and coffee shops.
Alex Paramo
