Silent Sunday
Saturday and going home …
Today I go home from Rio. It has been a most wonderful time we have not wasted a moment. My journals are filled with copious drawings, scribbles and facts. That I will share when the the soreness and the ache of today’s necessary goodbyes!
So meanwhile I will share a snapshot taken yesterday while out on a spin on my son-in-law ‘s motorbike.
A book on Friday
The first exhibition I saw when I came to Brazil was that of Lasar Segall; I enjoyed it very much, although I have collected a few books by other Brazilian artists I haven’t yet found one about Segall suitable in English. My daughter received one today and that prompted mt to look out for something when I return to England …
Alphabe Thursday J is for Junta … put together
Juntando tudo, o poeta
Seja de banca ou viola
Escreve a canta os estilos
No compasso e na bitola
São lições que nao se aprende
No curriculo de escola
The understanding of this verse comes with the knowledge that the poet of cordel, may recite the poem but sometimes he uses musical accompaniment so the metre or syllable requirement is different. So with different singing styles it is a complicated business and the lessons learned are beyond those we were are taught in school.
… mmm some good life lessons here!
Weekly photo challenge … Half and Half
Half and half, I am not sure how I can represent this prompt in a photograph. As a mother I/we are cut in half in our devotion to the care and subsequent separation from our children. We give them wings and roots, so they say, wings for which to fly and roots from which they draw energy and strength. While I am staying with my youngest in Brazil; half of me (maybe more) feels I have been successful and the other half whispers … why so far?
Yesterday we went …
Yesterday, we went to Santa Teresa to visit the printing press and shop of Gonçalo Ferreira da Silva who has written and printed many cordels and books about the literature, history and culture of cordel.
I was able to add to my little collection of these lovely little story books and enjoyed these bandeirinhas (little flags); we in UK call them bunting. I understand that these were result of a recent celebration of the work of Gonçalo Ferreira da Silva and Brazilian Literature in SESC Ramos where grown ups and children were able to learn the art of wood cut.
Silent Sunday
This week at the ‘studio’
This week I returned with my daughter to a her printing studio. We finished our reduction linocuts. Then we went on to use the last print with a new cut, to make this time a two colour print. We had a joyous time and the results … showed that I think!
Lots of lessons learned …
Friday’s Snapshot … from Rio
Away again from the library and happy on holiday in Rio! I am unable to bring a snapshot from the library. This week I went to an exhibition of Tarsila in Rio at the MAR while I was unable to take pictures,I did enjoy this poster out side.
Alphabe Thursday … H is for Homage
Last week in the flurry of holiday distractions; I missed out the honourable ‘H’
Homenagens matutinas
Trazem grande inspiração
Aos poetas quando cantam
Falam de amor e paixão
Quem ama e ouve seus versos
Incendeia o coração
The poet suggests that if we, pay homage to the morning it will bring great inspiration.
The poet is able to sing of love and passion and in turn ignites the heart of those who love to hear his verses.
I always begin the day with a prayer of devotion to the day ; not to a particular god but to she who has remained kind of late!!
Have a good day and sorry that I went off piste last week.
Coat Hanger Doll's House 