My daughter Jessica McCallum is an artist and this painting was from her 2011 ‘All The Pretty One’s Are…” Exhibition held at the State Theatre Centre in Perth City.
It’s been our habit to combine my words inspired by her paintings for exhibitions, so I thought I’d share one with you.
We intend, one day to publish a coffee-table book of the artworks and poems from her three of her very successful exhibitions. Perhaps we’ll crowd-fund…
This work is one of two entitled ‘Bohemia‘ and the poem is written to the artwork.
“Bohemia” by Jessica McCallum from “All The Pretty Ones Are…” exhibition held at the State Theatre Centre, 2011.
BOHEMIA
Like crystal
I am many faceted
not see-through glass
I proudly wear my life colours
individuality scratched into my skin
–
gaze deeply into my painted experiences
shared memories etched in bright reflections
see strength and character in the vines which
grow in defiance – spirited independence in
the starbursts of my femininity – purposeful
illustrations of original soul inhabitants
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Frances Macaulay Forde © 2010
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