tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post3997726949489286572..comments2024-03-22T12:34:51.352-07:00Comments on Art Propelled: 20 CHICKENS .... AND THE KITCHEN SINKArtPropelledhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-64701622857633623582011-09-13T01:54:38.107-07:002011-09-13T01:54:38.107-07:00cool photoscool photosessay helphttp://anyessays.com/writing/essaysnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-75887647925257227552010-12-23T02:42:44.295-08:002010-12-23T02:42:44.295-08:00great possibility to open new cultures and worlds ...great possibility to open new cultures and worlds with this photos...online jobshttp://www.writers.phnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-18059426347408633452010-11-29T00:36:00.902-08:002010-11-29T00:36:00.902-08:00dear Robyn...this post brings back so many many me...dear Robyn...this post brings back so many many memories of the Africa in my heart and soul. I remember these women of my childhood all too well. And I also remember them carrying babies on their back. We had a nanny/maid who was from Basutu Land and she would carry me everywhere on her back...I loved this and we called it belettah (I don't know if that's how you spell it but it sounds like that phoenetically). Such beautiful pics Robyn. I hope you are well...we are trying to settle in a bit. xxxsoraya nulliahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163510829390285349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-32860280536937929752010-11-28T08:16:18.904-08:002010-11-28T08:16:18.904-08:00Amazing how different cultures adapt and adjust to...Amazing how different cultures adapt and adjust to their circumstances- they don't have cars, wheel barrows, hand carts, or apparently a husband to carry the heavy stuff for them :-)<br />such beautiful colorful photographs of women- and your sculpture fits in with the beauty.layershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991288165260934778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-31351237055077002152010-11-25T18:44:03.787-08:002010-11-25T18:44:03.787-08:00Robyn
How did u know. I always balance a pineapp...Robyn<br /><br />How did u know. I always balance a pineapple on my head. Wink wink.<br /><br />Have known some lovely Somalians. So elegant. <br /><br />Sitting by fire. Sipping a good drink. Wishing a great blogger a happy Thanksgiving wish. Thank you for many thoughts. <br /><br />Thanda. <br /><br />Mmansuetudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03805383049085040581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-60637407059981195652010-11-23T23:11:48.985-08:002010-11-23T23:11:48.985-08:00Super post! Love those chickens! Your carrving i...Super post! Love those chickens! Your carrving is super - love that background too!Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12851668813182425335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-52456607752628426192010-11-23T07:45:52.880-08:002010-11-23T07:45:52.880-08:00that's an interesting fact you finished with a...that's an interesting fact you finished with and I'm intrigued by your sculpture. Is that a permanent fixture on her head? Are you thinking of doing a series like this?Shaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235571582758248746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-80847255520640095252010-11-22T13:01:32.412-08:002010-11-22T13:01:32.412-08:00Growing up I had a paper route and I would carry t...Growing up I had a paper route and I would carry the bundle of newspapers on top of my head - the paper thought it was so cool they published a photo of me doing it. I still have the clipping.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449839755544800916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-85805241759776873172010-11-21T01:52:10.753-08:002010-11-21T01:52:10.753-08:00Fantastic post...oh to be so graceful.
Your carvi...Fantastic post...oh to be so graceful.<br /><br />Your carving at the end of the post made me smile.<br /><br />Jacky xoxJackyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347191565099767347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-39358750819359365942010-11-20T18:49:59.975-08:002010-11-20T18:49:59.975-08:00Such graceful burden bearers...better than the Ame...Such graceful burden bearers...better than the American shlep...another intriguing post, Robyn. You amaze me!Maggie Nealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793869416867166254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-80840987671756566402010-11-20T16:08:11.757-08:002010-11-20T16:08:11.757-08:00All so beautiful, ahhhh, but the last is exquisite...All so beautiful, ahhhh, but the last is exquisite... roxannerivergardenstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018601892508498148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-77138842691487180982010-11-20T02:33:37.271-08:002010-11-20T02:33:37.271-08:00I must try transporting my stone blocks this way :...I must try transporting my stone blocks this way :D<br />Have a lovely weekend Robyn!IstvanBloggin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/17313387269951000595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-63674049414664335652010-11-19T17:55:21.246-08:002010-11-19T17:55:21.246-08:00An intriguing journal on a necessary chore...
you...An intriguing journal on a necessary chore...<br /><br />your sculpture as the last image is simply charmedDonna Iona Drozdahttp://donnaionadrozda.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-46155141811953974122010-11-19T00:13:37.718-08:002010-11-19T00:13:37.718-08:00Fabulous post, Robyn! The photo of your carving/s...Fabulous post, Robyn! The photo of your carving/sculpture/assemblage is stunning. Thank you!!Gloria Freshley Art and Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16155367143003193303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-21604079689848291702010-11-18T20:12:14.604-08:002010-11-18T20:12:14.604-08:00Robyn,
I remember a friend of mine who lived in t...Robyn,<br /><br />I remember a friend of mine who lived in the Ivory Coast showing me her photographs of women carrying their clay pots on their heads. I was so amazed and wished I could do likewise. That was 30 years ago--I am glad that this tradition carries on!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09461148136578592965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-61153464100173832402010-11-18T19:52:05.210-08:002010-11-18T19:52:05.210-08:00I like your interpretation Robyn. Beautiful arrang...I like your interpretation Robyn. Beautiful arrangement of objects. So you!Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-78143695623769412462010-11-18T19:26:59.651-08:002010-11-18T19:26:59.651-08:00Blessed with Grace and Strength.
Wonderful photo.
...Blessed with Grace and Strength.<br />Wonderful photo.<br />I also like your piece at the end.<br />Take care.<br />KatelenPoetic Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245636615707851354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-12051176627671311202010-11-18T17:33:43.432-08:002010-11-18T17:33:43.432-08:00Such elegance in a work a day world.
Your sculptu...Such elegance in a work a day world.<br /><br />Your sculpture is gorgeous too.herhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-3467859622716902252010-11-18T15:48:52.252-08:002010-11-18T15:48:52.252-08:00Wow...amazing photos and your sculpture is lovely ...Wow...amazing photos and your sculpture is lovely too Robyn...just stunning images!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349928247626849914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-18870132951495211082010-11-18T07:43:29.660-08:002010-11-18T07:43:29.660-08:00Robyn...another fascinating post, beautifully pres...Robyn...another fascinating post, beautifully presented! What more can I say....such grace and ease and your work at the end, the perfect punctuation. Many thanks for all you give back to the world!Missouri Bend Paper Workshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153989891514458384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-11209054061551770722010-11-18T02:00:18.316-08:002010-11-18T02:00:18.316-08:00Coming here is like opening a precious book! Stunn...Coming here is like opening a precious book! Stunning photos, particularly your interpretation.<br /><br />Love Brigette G M, too, from below.Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114514969969050590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-51423061418300480562010-11-18T00:17:25.914-08:002010-11-18T00:17:25.914-08:00Neva, thank you so much!
Collage Whirl, the fabri...Neva, thank you so much!<br /><br />Collage Whirl, the fabric is particularly beautiful. we have Shweshwe fabric here in South Africa which is my favourite.<br /><br />Thanks Bicocacolors.<br /><br />India, you won't believe it but I did think of your grandmothers sewing machine when I posted this photo. Her story has stayed with me since the day you posted it.<br /><br />Thanks Rossichka, I'm glad you noticed the scissors! <br /><br />Penny, hope that knee is not being too much of a bother!<br /><br />Paula, I would love to catch you walking down the road with something on your head. Try a coiled cloth on your head first :-)<br /><br />Thanks Cat.<br /><br />Diana, glad you enjoyed the journey.<br /><br />Lrc, you would be surprised at some of the things we see. All adding to the wonderful flavour of life in Africa.<br /><br />Raquel, thank you!<br /><br />Cynthia, the top photo especially made me smile, though the 20 chickens were pretty amazing too.<br /><br />Pat Oogleboops...we have a few Pats here), yes the cowhead makes me squeamish too.<br /><br />Lisa, we saw a rusty old car door balanced on someones head at the scrapyard this morning.<br /><br />Thanks Sharmon, I did have a few lessons as a child but I think it takes a lot of practice ... and necessity.<br /><br />Bridgette, the grace with which they carry heavy things is what amazes me too.<br /><br />Hazel, glad you liked the surprise :-)ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-53933846499654309092010-11-17T23:53:12.700-08:002010-11-17T23:53:12.700-08:00Chris, I mastered the empty box but not one filled...Chris, I mastered the empty box but not one filled with groceries.<br /><br />Thanks Jill.<br /><br />Katherine, thanks so much. There was a time when we saw many old Singer sewing machines being used outside trading stores. I know progress is good but I do miss seeing them.<br /><br />Thanks Aarti.<br /><br />Corrine, glad you enjoyed the surprise :-)<br /><br />Lisa at Greenbow, it is a little easier with a coil of fabric placed on the head first.<br /><br />Lyle, thank you. I have been thinking about you.<br /><br />Lynne, thank you :-)<br /><br />Weaver, I'm wondering if the good posture comes from this practice. Remember the teacher putting a book on our heads to improve posture.<br /><br />Kendalee, when we lived on the farm we would often give the wives of the induna a lift to town and back and they would sometimes travel the whole journey with a tiny packet of flour or packet of crisps on the head.<br /><br />Kim, I should imagine you saw similar things in 3rd world countries all over the world.ArtPropelledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15853722164314994360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-76842897038446150312010-11-17T22:55:21.900-08:002010-11-17T22:55:21.900-08:00I loved learning about the amount one can carry wi...I loved learning about the amount one can carry without expending any more effort than walking...amazing. Your totem at the end was a beautiful, whimsical surprise.Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577208643431414375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2290332160821152086.post-33976767695061545802010-11-17T19:59:42.148-08:002010-11-17T19:59:42.148-08:00I have a lot of family in Guatemala, and the indig...I have a lot of family in Guatemala, and the indigenous women there carry huge things on their heads too! And always with grace and no extra effort. It's quite amazing.Bridgette Guerzon Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01222170682340900282noreply@blogger.com