“We are here for a reason. We are here to create the Earth. If you would believe that – how would you live your life?”
-Michael E. Gerber
That is one of my favorite quotes. And I would say, what ever gift you have, you can apply that to a life with purpose.
A clear example of that is the Swedish painter Catrine Näsmark, who is changing the world with colors. Her upcoming exhibition, United Statements of America, takes place this coming Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Stockholm. As the artist herself expresses:
I see this exhibition as a tribute to a country that have had and has so many great human beings that left their mark not only in history but also inspired humankind.
Who did not cry when Obama was elected president, who has not been absorbed by Bob Dylan’s lyrics, been seduced by the Elvis moves, or impressed by Steve Jobs’ efforts.
One could wonder how long the U.S. will be the superpower. With all the crises they have gone through. But people / icons / heroes remains. Their winged words are there. And they will always retain their power and continue to give strength, cohesion and focus.
Here are some of the statements put face and color to in the exhibition:
Broadcast Queen. ”Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.” Oprah Winfrey
Storytime. ”All animal life, all …..is awakend.” Sitting Bull
I Like. ”By giving people the power to share, we’re making the world more transparent.” Mark Zuckerberg
Kissing a frog. ”I am storming, ambitous and I Know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bich. Ok.” Madonna
Fly away. ”Nobody tears my city apart and gets away with it.” Superman
Freedom. ”I’m the lady next door when I’m not on stage.” Aretha Franklin
Who Am I. ”All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” Bob Dylan
Queen of Spades. “There are still many causes worth sacrificing for, so much history yet to be made.” Michelle Obama
Take Off. ”Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.” Amelia Erhart
Black or White. ”The greatest education in the world is watching the masters at the work.” Michel J
Do Not Ask. ”Don’t Ask what the country can do for U, Ask what U can do for the country.” JFK
Innocent. ”We are on a mission from God.” Blues Brothers
Can we ever get enough of messages like these? Go visit Catrine Näsmark’s exhibition, or website, and enjoy. It won’t be long before you can see her art in the actual USA. Hold tight.
Get heard,
Johanna C. Nilsson
