Patricia Bronstein, November 2016

Through a coincidence, these collages are being shown at a time where I hope they will give some joy and humor, and provide some relief to those (including me) who need it. This country has suffered a devastating setback. What do we tell ourselves about our country? Many are struggling about what to tell our children?

I’ve always liked college because it allows you to say anything by juxtaposing images. Look closely at these works. I think they are sweet and funny. I hope these make you happier because as Bette Davis in All About Eve, “fasten your seat belts, we’re in for a bumpy ride.” She really says “fasten your seatbelts, we’re in for a bumpy night.” This is a film from1950. Either quote, the only car model that had seatbelts at that time was a Nash. Congress did not mandate them until 1959.

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The Spirit House, Altar, and Tree of Faith
by Susan Huhn-Bowles

The Spirit House, Altar, and Tree of Faith are the representation of my hope for unity and peace.

As humans, we are all physical and spiritual beings. Our religions and beliefs guide and sustain us. However, they can also divide us and distort our social behavior. We can be born into specific belief systems based on our parent’s beliefs and cultures. We also have the right and obligation to ourselves to search our hearts, listen to our soul’s voice, and find the most sustaining beliefs for ourselves.

This also means not being judgmental, demeaning, or hateful to those of differing faith.

This is my prayer.

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