Saturday, November 7, 2015

Beautiful

This afternoon we watched Many Beautiful Things during a special (1of 3 in NC this week) preview showing.  The film will be shown in theaters beginning in February.  We recommend it!
manybeautifulthings.com


When I had first noticed an announcement of the film's showing, I was particularly struck by the images of Trotter's - the subject of the documentary - artwork.


We are agreed that we want to read her writings, the biography of her and view more of her paintings!  When next we visit Wheaton, we'll stop by the Marion Wade Center where her writings are housed!

Amazing artistic talent coupled with a startling career decision - and what resulted - makes for a fascinating story.  To whet your appetite:

(http://www.kingsleypress.com/lilias-trotter-biography-sketch.html)









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