Someone opened this posting recently and reminded me of the beautiful artworks by my daughter Jessica McCallum, exhibited in 2010. All sold out accompanied by poems I had written specifically to them. I especially liked this one.
“Red Umbrella Series” by Jessica McCallum
from ‘Raincheck’ Exhibition 2010
I see red
when you raise spikes
along the metal shaft,
sharply snap it open,
stretching the bright silk
above your head
–
I see red
a mobile patio –shelter,
protection from storms,
hurling lightning bolts
of tears from women
left wet in your wake.
–
I see red
in a sea of bobbing grey
between skyscrapers
the calm sway – swagger
of hips – loose, lithe strides
confident until another
–
red umbrella takes the stage.
Frances Macaulay Forde © 2010
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‘Raincheck’ an exhibition in case of showers… 2010
Artworks by Mixed Media Artist, Jessica McCallum
Held Aug 23 – Sept 10, Subiaco Arts Centre Gallery, Perth, WA.
(Poetry postcards from exhibitions available from WEBSITE)
Perth Words... exploring possibilities. 
I love the poem and the artwork in equal measure!
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Thank you so much, Liz. It was another sold-out exhibition… all those pieces scattered to different homes. Best from Western Australia.
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You’re welcome, Frances.
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