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THE PLUM BLOSSOM - A SYMBOL OF SPRING

2/28/2018

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Oil on Canvas 24" x 18"
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Spring air -
woven moon
and plum scent.

- Matsuo Basho (Japanese Poet)

This portrait is of a Japanese bride, wearing a simple, floral kimono and a delicate flower-motif hair ornament, kanzashi, made of silk plum blossoms. The plum blossom holds a special place in Japanese traditions: it represents spring, a time of new beginnings, and is associated with beauty, purity, hope and the transitoriness of life.



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BOOK LAUNCH AND ART INSTALLATION DISCUSSION

2/3/2018

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     “We’ll have to organize a book launching event,” suggested Judy, the owner of Towne Center Books.
     Butterflies formed in my stomach. Who would come? was the first thought that popped in my mind. That night, around the dinner table, I shared the news that Judy suggested organizing a book signing party around Chinese New Year celebrations.
     “Oh, mom,” said our oldest, “No one will come. You’re not famous.”
     Well, that clinched the deal. Sheryl Sandberg, here I come: I’m leaning in, if only to show our girls, that when opportunities present themselves, you jump on them. Don’t doubt your abilities and keep those negative voices in perspective.
     Many came to celebrate the launching of The Red Lantern and viewing of the oil paintings, the basis for all the illustrations in the book, at the Firehouse Theater. Thank you Judy at Towne Center Books for suggesting and offering your space for the book launching party; thank you Julie at the Firehouse Theater for showcasing the oil paintings all month long; and thank you to all my dear, dear friends for coming out to support me this morning.

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