I’m a Frida Freak. Full on, no apologies. I’ve studied, learned from, and been inspired by her for years. I’ve created artwork with her image… …regularly gathered images and quotes on a Frida Freak Pinterest page……honored her along with my mentor, Ilene, with a Day of the Dead altar……and even embodied her for an afternoon to create this gem.So what is it about this Mexican goddess that grabs me? You can click on any of the links above to read my thoughts…
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Have you ever looked back on your life’s collection of experiences and opportunities and wondered how things would be different if they hadn’t occurred? Most often, almost always, I have the ‘if one door…
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Blog Oh the Places We've Been! Writings and Art From My Colleagues
An Artist's Fieldtrip – Eli and Edythe Broad, Arthur Secunda, and Frida and Diego
A couple of weeks ago I went on a little fieldtrip and gathered up a dose of inspiration. The destination was a short jaunt north to Michigan, starting on the campus of Michigan State…
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Ilene Satala July 13, 1951 – May 16, 2014 Ilene Satala was a beloved teacher, artist, mentor and friend. Her life’s work and teaching resonated with me from the first time I attended her…
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Written November 10, 2014 The Fort Wayne Museum of Art held their annual Dia de los Muertos festival highlighted by an exhibit of several altars honoring the lives of departed loved ones. I enjoyed…
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Blog Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) 2014 - Ilene and Frida
From Start to Finish: The Creative Process
A few stray pictures offer a glimpse into the creative process involved in bringing to life the altar to honor Ilene and Frida. A couple of months ago, I stumbled upon an essay that…
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My art mentor, Ilene Satala, had a close connection to Frida Kahlo. She always spoke of her admiration for Frida’s honesty in her paintings. Her willingness to show her pain, joy and soul was…
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I recently purchased this painting from Ilene Satala, the artist. Soon it will be framed and hanging in my home, but recently it adorned the Day of the Dead altar in honor of Ilene…
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Susan Lily Lash created this collage for the altar with the following writing: Cannot Stay Ilene rises into the mysterious, mystical world we call the ‘other side’. Her toe touches the last time this earth.…
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Diane Schafer-King added this book to the altar with the following writing: Frida Kahlo: Diario Autorretrato Intimo (Diary of the Intimate Self) Ilene, several others from the Conrado group, and I had just finished touring…