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Laura JG @laurajg.bsky.social · 4h

Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), 1921, by Céline Lepage (1882–1928), chryselephantine, bronze with golden patina on a marble base, 48.5 cm, collection of RAW Modern. #arthistory #womenartists #womanartist #Art

From Art UK: “Joan of Arc was a significant figure in fifteenth-century French history for claiming divine visions guiding her to save France and the reign of Charles VII at Reims during the Hundred Years’ War. The artist portrays Joan of Arc in chryselephantine – a technique blending gold and ivory – highly esteemed in ancient Greece and often used to represent deities and significant religious figures. This choice not only aligns with Jeanne d’Arc’s symbolism but also elevates her to a divine status, emphasising the significance of the medium over Lepage’s usual preference for bronze. Thus, the sculpture embodies themes of courage, and faith, symbolising bravery, devotion, and nationalism. The depiction of Jeanne wielding a sword accentuates her revered status, akin to a deity.“

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The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 4h

In 1947, some Hollywood stars including Henry Fonda stood up to anti-communist witch hunts.

Now, Jane Fonda and artists like Viola Davis, Pedro Pascal and Billie Eilish are reviving their organization — the Committee for the First Amendment — to defend free speech again.

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Jane Fonda, other stars, revive the Committee for the First Amendment – a group that emerged when the anti-communist panic came for Hollywood

Even after the original group fizzled, many of its members were able to keep making films with progressive messages.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 3d

Resharing because i got a lot of new followers this weekend (Hey y’all!) and it’s probably because of a started pack.

So make sure you want to actually be following me. 🫀

And there’s always more links to projects and works in the comments of the pinned post.

Be Most Excellent to Each Other ✨

Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · Oct 11

Howdy, I’m Mickey.
Medically retired professional artist, mother, and curious human living with progressive illness.
Believer in ✨Community✨
I share old projects and works,
Works from current photo series on body and identity
And general bits of life scattered about.
I’m a bit of a nerd.
More 👇🏻

Mixed media illustration of two kids throwing leaves in the air. Sky is mottled watercolor blue, leaves and ground are cut paper in brown, tan, and gold. The children have prominent shadows.

A digital double exposure of
1. Self portrait in a vintage sideshow style in front of a dark blue tapestry with fabric stars
2. Image of texas sunset with powerlines
The two blend together in a way that the face seems to emerge from a fiery sky with hints of the tapestry at the top

Photo of me teaching color mixing to young children. One child is pictured. I am using food coloring and water in a science looking beaker set up and wearing my labcoat.

Image of a tired me holding a spade in a backyard that needs a lot of love. I am wearing my shark hat.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 5h

Back when i advocated for science and evidence based practices in parenting (mainly), anti-vaxxers would straight up tell me they would rather have their kid die from the measles than have Autism.

I can’t understand that amount of backwards

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 5h

Back when i advocated for science and evidence based practices in parenting (mainly), anti-vaxxers would straight up tell me they would rather have their kid die from the measles than have Autism.

I can’t understand that amount of backwards.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 5h

Bringing this to main too.

Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 5h

All of these conversations and boogeymen for Autism does is make neurotypical folk have more of a sense that Autism is a less favorable outcome than risks posed by avoiding medications and intervention.

It gets so hard defending you and your child’s existence as a beneficial thing.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 5h

All of these conversations and boogeymen for Autism does is make neurotypical folk have more of a sense that Autism is a less favorable outcome than risks posed by avoiding medications and intervention.

It gets so hard defending you and your child’s existence as a beneficial thing.

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Martha Crawford @whatashrinkthinks.com · 6h

Here is a calendar of open drop in meetings, focused on sitting reflectively in community, grounding ourselves, listening and sharing where we are in this exhausting, isolated historical moment:

You can also download a pdf of norms & practices for your own use

Gathered Meeting to Support Helpers — What A Shrink Thinks

A quiet space to gather, rest, share & recover

www.whatashrinkthinks.com

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Audrey Sargent @stoutheartstudio.com · 6h

Sometimes I feel like a beater car where everything vibrates in a scary way when you get to highway speeds. 😆 It’s like welp, we’re moving! Still going! Not sure how long it’s gonna last!

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 6h

It absolutely does. I did this a few years ago to add some little “ditches” to help water flow away from the house and still have paths.

It’s a lot of brain energy and planning.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 6h

Costumes always have a place at my table.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 6h

Oh, Portland. Such love to you goofballs

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you, Gorgeous Soul✨

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 6h

Thank you for such the detailed feedback! That is one of the things i focus most on actually…movement around the piece.🫀

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 7h

That would be so fun✨

Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

😞

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

🫀 i appreciates that. (Especially since you have most excellent taste)

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Thank you, Dollface! 🫀

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Tiny painting for the Canvas Project. My prompt was “Perform”

Watercolor and ink on canvas 2017(?)

#tradart #dance #music

Small square painting with three scenes intertwining. A woman is at a microphone singing, another woman is dancing flamenco, and a couple is swing dancing in the spotlight in the background between the other two.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Sharing the bird’s nest to main

Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Most of the leaves here don’t change colors. But we finally have a cooler breeze that reminds us summer is gone.
Here’s a little bird’s nest I found above where i sit yesterday.🫀

With love, from Texas

A little bird’s nest tucked on a low branch of a tree.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

The sequel should clearly be Die Harder.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Oh shit, Antifa is suiting up

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 8h

Most of the leaves here don’t change colors. But we finally have a cooler breeze that reminds us summer is gone.
Here’s a little bird’s nest I found above where i sit yesterday.🫀

With love, from Texas

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 9h

That’s beautiful. We didn’t talk specifically about the Amish, but did talk about how there are communities who still keep those supportive practices. 🫀

We’ve just pushed it so far away in modern mainstream society.

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Mickey’s in Cognitive Decline @mickeybiz.bsky.social · 9h

Absolutely. That and dance battles. 🙃🫀

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