Best of North America
¿Cómo definen su generación las mujeres de North America? ¡La mejor respuesta que podrían obtener está aquí! Pasen y vean diez historias fenomenales de esta región que capturaron sus corazones y mentes durante estos dos años de Imagining Ourselves.
Siéntense, relájense y sumérjanse en lo mejor de lo mejor. Luego, voten un ganador ingresando con sus usuarios, uniéndose a la conversación y poniendo sus tres historias favoritas. Voten hasta el jueves 27 de diciembre y vuelvan para ver si su favorito es el líder. No se olviden de invitar a sus familias, amigos y compañeros de trabajo. ¡Hagan de esto algo personal! ¡Y que gane el mejor!
El 28 de diciembre, anunciaremos los ganadores, que pasarán a la historia como lo Mejor de Imagining Ourselves en el archivo de la muestra que lanzaremos el 1 de enero de 2008. Imaginig Ourselves puede estar terminando, pero sus historias favoritas resonarán en las jóvenes mujeres de las generaciones futuras. |
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Americans from the United States might play ignorant to the role their country plays in today's social and cultural injustices but you won't find that here.
Ten American artists use palettes of words, visuals and sounds to wax commentary about contemporary struggles for justice and equality. Some artists have chosen to do so head-on by tackling major global inequalities such as access to safe drinking water and healthcare for women. Others have favored a more inward approach by exploring how American culture has sabotaged the development of their own identity. For these U.S. artists, their work is personal but it has global significance.
Follow along Karen Lum's spoken word rant on her "ethnic make up" that questions how the beauty industry has sabotaged her people's connection to their ancestoral heritage.
Or Shalini Kantayya's film that explores the water crisis between the haves and the have-nots through a musical portrait of two women's stories in India and America. Jolivette Mecena's article "One is Not the Lonliest Number" questions why American culture shuns single women who embrace solo time by eating alone.
Come explore the vast talent and perspective these North American artists bring to the global dialogue. Compare their work with artists from other regions. Then vote for your favorite. We promise, it will be a "fair election."
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Posted on Friday, December 28, 2007 11:18 AM
Congratulations to Christine Luksza-Paravicini! Lily Pads wins Best of North America. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 11:24 AM
Thank you all for your votes. Voting is now closed. Please check back on December 28th for the winners. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 4:27 PM
I enjoyed looking at the various works. I looked at them all but, was particularily moved by Ami Vitale's work. I am also biased as she is my sister but the images of Kashmir were moving. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 3:52 PM
I loved the work posted by various artists. Finding this site was like an early Christmas present, and I cannot wait to see later offerings. I was particularly moved by Ami Vitale's photos of Kashmir. I read there was another standoff between the Islamic militants and the Indian government again this week, and her photos place a human face on the conflict. I would prefer to see the USA embrace a better understanding of the world at large, and it starts with well researched work like her's. Thank you Ami (and others) for your contributions. |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 1:21 PM
I really enjoyed all the work on this site but because Ami is my daughter, I am biased and vote for her
"the poetry of Kashmir". Congratulations to everyone for beautiful work. |
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Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 10:16 AM
hey everyone,
today starts voting for the best of north america. thanks to those who commented and voted so far. given that its the holidays coming up and the conversation may slow down, please encourage others to view and vote in this category. thanks! |
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Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 8:00 AM
"Lily Pads" deserves #1 place and has my vote - a new life is a beautiful gift and gives such joy - our Mommmies are so beautiful. Congratulations to you Christine! |
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Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 4:45 PM
Yes, Christine's work speaks of a liberty that allows women to bare their bellies, but her piece also reminds us budding life is all around. Where there is life, there is hope -- and we need all of that little sentiment we can get these days. All the best to all who are reading. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 6:45 PM
I love to look at Christine's work. It has a peace about it. She should be recognized as someone who can capture the pregnant woman in a serene way. Keep up the great work Christine. |
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Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 2:36 PM
Fantastic photo - a new life within one's own body -- only a female can do it!
Lily Pads should be #1.
B.C. VanSelous |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 10:20 PM
I believe most mother's will have a soft spot for "Lily Pads". Therefore, "Lily Pads" will be my selection for #1. I congradulate all the artists.
Yvonne Luksza |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 6:34 PM
Lily Pads has my vote. What a wonderful option among beautiful choices!
Laura Calaway |
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Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2007 1:27 PM
"Lily Pads" is the #1 picture. A mother's belly is so beautiful. I love the black and white, the positioning of the bellies couldn't be better! Great Job Christine!! Love It! |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 11:39 PM
Great Job, Christine! "Lily Pads" is a phenomenal picture - the best for sure!
Rosemary |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 5:06 PM
Congratulations Christine! Your "Lily Pads" has my vote.
Chilena |
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Posted on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 4:07 PM
Lily pads is #1 - simple and all encompassing.
Poetry of Kashmir was #2. Hopeful and haunting.
One is not the lonliest Number is my #3. tO SIT WITH OURSELVES, AND TO CULTIVATE A SENSE OF THAT as OK, or even just fine, is key to avoiding all sorts of insanity. I look forward to the author's return to her country, California. Written in Point Reyes, California.
They were all exsquisite. All of the entries. Our heats and our uniqeness explodes all competition. Peace. |
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Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 3:11 PM
Each woman's story moved me and added richness to my day, but if I must choose:
#1. "Lily Pads": The dreamlike quality of the repeated image created a series of stepping stones into my own past and linked me to women past, present and future.
#2. "Any Day Now" was so straightforward and unaffected. It made me believe that genuine self-acceptance is possible for every woman--that one day it will be as natural as breathing.
#3. "Slip of the Tongue": This one surprised me. I liked the way a male voice was incorporated to reveal the strength of the young woman who sets him straight. |
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Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 8:49 PM
#1 Lily Pads is the most visually arresting and thought-provoking of the pieces from North America. The monochromatic homogeneity of the subjects, arrayed in a kind of path of swollen bellies to the horizon, evokes the near-universal female experience of continuous, even inevitable, renewal of life.
#2 Natural Connections
#3 Poetry of Kashmir
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Posted on Sunday, December 09, 2007 3:19 AM
1.Slip of the tongue
2.Lily pads
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Posted on Saturday, December 08, 2007 6:31 PM
Love, Labor, Loss is clearly the most penetrating piece. It's deadly! |
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