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Notes from the Edge of the Map

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 Story One: The Toothbrushes That Never Came. Photos will follow. In 2008, I was on my way to Bolivia to meet Ivan Nogales Bazán, the visionary behind Teatro Trono. But, as so often happens on the path of intuition, a quiet redirection changed everything. Through a chance introduction, I met Washi—a former street child raised, along with his four brothers, by the remarkable Dr. Sharon Forest, affectionately known as Mama Sharon (yes, Winston Churchill’s great-niece). Washi, now a young man with a higher education and enormous heart, had founded a soup kitchen in his native village, Ollantaytambo, in the Sacred Valley of Peru. Every day, over 70 children came for what was their only meal of the day. The project was fragile and urgent. I found myself stepping into a role I hadn’t expected: fundraiser, connector, witness. What began as a brief detour turned into a mission—and a new sense of purpose that would shape the next 15 years of my life. During a short stay in Cusco, I met a yo...
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Notes from the Edge of the Map. Stories from a life between worlds.

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I'd waited fourteen months for a surgeon to cut my throat and release my new voice! Yes. It was a goiter operation. Huge. We met just before the surgery. He explained what his team would do. He was middle-aged. Spanish. Years of practice at his fingertips. "Oh, by the way," I said as he turned to leave, "I want to tell you—my friend Padre Rene and his whole village in the Peruvian Andes, north of Cusco, are at this moment praying for me, for you, and for all your team." We smiled at each other. “Oh, and what is your name?” I asked him quietly. “Jesús,” he said. And our smiles met each other with faith. Before the operation, I made many art-filled affirmations. The one I've included here was the last. I made a new friend two years ago. He encouraged me to tell my "faith-guided adventure stories." For sixteen years I was on a mission without a name—travelling in remote areas of Peru and Bolivia. Each adventure had a miracle embedded in it. Each one r...
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                                                Roots and Resilience: Art for the  Future.                                   Belonging Beyond Borders.                                                     G.M said:                                                  "Our trauma can become our remedy."                                                                   ...
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 A G i f t and a Mission. Sometimes, what seems like failure sparks a huge creative breakthrough. The NY art competition didn’t go as I had quietly hoped —I didn’t win. I thought I had a chance! The prize was a touring exhibition of the 25 winners, visiting four European capital cities. There were five categories, three winners from each category. My "failure" has ignited a whirlwind of wonderful wild, new ideas. I’m beyond excited to share that I’m back to planning my own European tour -                            Vilnius Amsterdam Dublin Edinburgh                               Since 2015, my true artistic goal has been to communicate hope through my expressive art. This seed has been growing steadily in recent years. For the last three years, I’ve felt drawn—through my art—to reach the descendants of Eastern European Jews who, like ...
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                          "Paint what you feel. Paint what you see. Paint what is real to you." Robert  Henri encouraged artists to be authentic and true to themselves, bravely expressing their personal vision and emotions through their art.                                                  Day two of the new chapter of being brave. J.29.11 Spanish: El objetivo no es hacer arte, sino estar en ese maravilloso estado que hace que el arte sea inevitable. – Robert Henri French: L'objectif n'est pas de faire de l'art, mais d'être dans cet état merveilleux qui rend l'art inévitable. – Robert Henri Dutch: Het doel is niet om kunst te maken, maar om in die geweldige staat te verkeren die kunst onvermijdelijk maakt. – Robert Henri German: Das Ziel ist nicht, Kunst zu schaffen, sondern in diesem wunder...
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  "The object isn't to make art, it's to be in that wonderful state which makes art inevitable." – Robert Henri El objetivo no es hacer arte, sino estar en ese maravilloso estado que hace que el arte sea inevitable. – Robert Henri. Meg Smolinski Robinson, me myself and I, have today made a promise pledge and a vow to cease being shy about my creativity and spirituality! Too many years hiding my art and writing for fear of upsetting some people. Finished. New art is already arriving. So. I asked AI to review the reviews of my travel memoir, Drawn by a Star, and come up with a summery. . Voila!! Meg Robinson is celebrated for her evocative and deeply personal storytelling. Her work in *Drawn by a Star* is particularly noted for the way it blends vivid visual artistry with introspective narrative. Robinson's ability to capture the essence of her surroundings, particularly the stunning and remote landscapes of Patagonia, has been highlighted by readers as a key streng...
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Wisdom in the Wild: A Nature Art Retreat for Life After Loss 20th - 25th October 2024 Embrace the timelessness of the wild and the creativity of art to heal and grow after loss.* This retreat offers a unique blend of nature walks, art workshops, and reflective exercises, all set in a peaceful, natural environment.  See desciption of loss below . “Wisdom in the Wild” is designed for individuals ready to immerse themselves in new artistic practices within a small warm and supportive community. There will be opportunities for both solitude and togetherness, fostering growth and creativity. This retreat aims to guide participants forward in their "one precious life," as poetically described by Mary Oliver. Set against the stunning backdrop of a southern Spanish mountain landscape, this four day retreat brings together a  group of six international participants.  Connecting with Nature and Self. With early morning macro photography in nature, participants will connect with awe...
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