Editor’s Perspective: War Is Not the Answer
Voicing Art has been silent for awhile for so many reasons — election shell shock and the soap opera that’s transpired. Witnessing the reality that living Black in America is still hazardous to your health and well-being. It’s also been troubling watching our government’s administrative order and decorum go down the drain, as a sink hole literally forms on the White House lawn; and our involvement in war goes on and on.
I’m not gung-ho about royalty, but I did take time to view the wedding ceremony of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. And, I’m glad I did because it was refreshing to see so many Black people participating in their service. Reverend Curry’s sermon on love, fire and harnessing it for good was timely. As we live in a world where nuclear threats are waged, being clearly a no win situation for everyone and everything on planet Earth. War is hate and destruction. Love is peace and construction.
We’ve endured a dysfunctional Congress for nearly a decade. A House and Senate willing and able to get paid for doing nothing wanted by the People. Republicans spent eight counter productive years blocking everything President Obama wanted to do to improve the quality of life for the people and the planet.
And now, Congress is turning a blind eye to the Kakistocracy currently governing the Nation. We are now experiencing an administration run by the worst, least qualified, and most unscrupulous people. Where incompetence, ignorance and corruption are reigning over expertise, diplomacy and truth.
Instead of progressive actions, this administration is reversing every thing Obama put in place. As they undermined, dismantle, and disrespect our systems of government, the USA’s standing in the world is plummeting.
Congress has lost its footing, being unwilling to abide by any socially responsible standard. And, I don’t believe the forefathers could have envisioned an economic imbalance and lack of accountability that prevails today.
Earth is a speck in an infinite universe, why can’t we live in peace with love as the driving force instead of greed, hate, and warfare?
Peace and Blessings!
Contemporary Artist: Jenne Glover, Discovering the Journey
Jasmia and the Crew
Jenne’s solo exhibit, Discovering the Journey, will be on exhibit from June 3 to June 29, 2018 at the New Door Creative — 1601 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 www.newdoorcreative.com
Opening Reception and conversation with the artist Sunday, June 3 from 2 to 5 pm.
RSVP appreciated at 410-244-8244 or newdoorcreative@gmail.com
This exhibition is featuring 26 original artworks including oil paintings, mixed media collages, and one hand-sewn fabric mask. The art dates from 1998 to 2018.
It’s going to be a colorful and diverse exhibition.
Hoping you will come see Discovering the Journey!!!
UPCOMING EXHIBITION: Resilience: Surviving the Middle Passage, Seeking to Live a Privileged Life
Hoyt Art Center — January 8 to March 28, 2019 — New Castle, PA
