I am continuing my “Brussels travels”. I moved to a friend’s place in the center of the city, which is unbelievably convenient. Walking distance to shops and the major cultural venues in town, what a treat!
Less of a treat is that fall has taken over the town, and with it comes an abundance of gray skies and rain … very common for Belgium, but not so for me anymore. I am already missing the Los Angeles’ sun and warmth and the darkest winter months are still to come. Oh no!
Have to explore alternatives: hammam, tanning salon, getaway to a mediterranean country? Will have to save up first.
For now, creativity and “getaways” in the local art world have to distract me from the daily grayness.
More dancing and moving, taking a contemporary dance class, visiting more art galleries and expositions are on my agenda.
During one of my recent “art wanderings” I came across the exhibition “Un corps a soi” (a body of one’s own) – photographs by the Belgian filmmaker Marie Mandy. In these very personal, often confrontational and overall liberating images, she documents her healing process of breast cancer. Mandy also wrote a diary “AMAZONe” and made a documentary reflecting all her emotions and anxieties involving. Calling herself a modern day “amazon”, she quotes the legendary artist Louise Bourgeois: “Through art, we transcend real life. Being an artist, we can overcome our torments and guarantee our mental health”.
Let art guide and inspire, indeed.
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