Women of Courage
Apr 7th, 2008 by andreaharris
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“Women of Courage” evolved from the series that I began in 2005 titled “Beyond Boundaries.”
“Beyond Boundaries” is a series of portraits celebrating women who have pushed beyond boundaries, dared to imagine, and live their dreams.
Shortly afterward, I developed the “Women of Courage” series that is an ongoing monumental series of portraits. Each painting depicts a woman that has embodied courage and nurtured those qualities in others. She is an inspiration to young people to persevere and have courage to follow those precious dreams. In addition to several historic icons that could not be overlooked, portraits include women who have demonstrated extraordinary acts of bravery. Among these women are educators, mothers and friends- all have set examples- instilling harmony and peace in each of us.
As the concept has grown, It was my decision in 2007 to merge paintings from both series and title the project, “Beyond Boundaries: Women of Courage.” This new title resonates in today’s society – embracing multi-cultural challenges with the attempt to erase geographic boundaries as we realize we are all connected.
If you have a special person in your life that you would like to nominate as “Woman of Courage,” please log on to the Special Projects section of my web site http://www.AndreaHarris.com. and fill out the electronic nominating form. There is no fee to nominate your “Woman of Courage.”
Current Women of Courage Nominations:
Wendy Abrams
Dawn Alden
Benazir Bhutto
Monica Lin Brown, Silver Star recipient
Vanessa Dobos, USAF
Pastor Bernadine Dowdell
Sharon Hudson
Kaziah Hancock, artist
Coral Anika Theill
Ida B. Wells
List of completed Women of Courage portraits:
Firoza Akhter
Tsege Asgedom
Gertrude Bell
La von Burks
Annette Earl
Bette Fetter
Marina Golbahri
Mary Beth Guinan
Leah Hayes
Pernell H. Hewing
Suzanne T. Isaacs and Mary Haden Talbot
Aung San Suu Kui
Mary of Magdalene
Al Mubaraq
Robina Muqimyar
Nicaraguan Coffee Worker
Rosa Parks
Diane & Veja Pronties
Rubab Raza
Laurie Rossi
Stephanie Danielle Roth
Bini Rani Sakar
Self Portrait
Dr. Sima Simar
Tante Paula of Bosnia
Leyla Zana
Woman of Guatemala
Woman of Iraq
Woman of Uganda
Women of Syria
Women Vote, Afghanistan
Andrea,
Would you like to show the Women of Courage Series Feb. 9 through March 15 at Concordia Univesity’s Ferguson Art Gallery? I am the Gallery Director as you may recall. A reception for the show is scheduled for Sunday Feb. 15 from 2 – 4 PM. I would also like you to give a talk about your work for Women’s History Month on March 11 around 4 PM. YOu receive a $250.00 stipend for this talk (45 min. – 1 hour)
Are you available? Can you commit at this time? We provide the reception and a $200 reimbursement for your postcard announcement (you create and have printed) I have a contract and map of galleyr to forward to you…but I wanted to ask about the dates and to get a confirmation first….I hope you can do this. I need to know as soon as you can tell me for our Fine Arts Brochure deadline ASAP
I will send that for your general info…we can create the official one later…let me know…I think the show would be wonderful and go over great on campus!
I hope you are well.
BettyAnn