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Dear Ulrike,
Thank you for your letter. |
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The
Feminist Art Program was instrumental in giving me the confidence to assert myself
and persevere in any chosen field. |
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Miriam Schapiro, Judy Chicago,
Faith Wilding, and Paula Harper provided models of women in history and in the art
world, past and present. And of course, there was the "attitude" that greeted
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I was 19 years old in 1971
and all this made a great impression on me. Learning basic carpentry and electrical
skills opened up a new world where I could be competent on the physical level. I
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"Art World" and the "World of Accomplishments" though, were not
to be my goals. My goals began to clarify and focus in my mid 20s when I developed
a deep spiritual inner life that art-making nourished. After my year at CalArts,
I continued my studies in Art and Education. I received my B.A. and Teaching Credential
in Art and Ceramics. During this period I started having dreams that guided the direction
of my life. These dreams were experiences more profound and "real" than
my waking experience. |
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Best wishes on your project.
Warmest regards,
Sandra Orgel Crooker |
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