Category Archives: Travel

An Artist’s Journey: Namibia, Heritage Stolen

Posted on January 23, 2015 by jeanevogelart

When you steal a culture’s art, you steal their soul. When you vandalize their art, their ritual objects, you attack an entire people. Tonight, I feel violated. This is not a happy story. It is certainly not an expected story. … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: Namibia, Sister Artists

Posted on January 20, 2015 by jeanevogelart

20 January Windhoek, Namibia I thought it was going to be an ordinary day in Windhoek. Hannah and I are navigating the bureaucracy of getting her registered for school (my daughter is attending university here for the next three years. … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: Namibia, Katutura Township

Posted on January 19, 2015 by jeanevogelart

19 January 2015 Windhoek, Namibia I’m still trying to figure out what the guidebooks mean when they say that a trip to Katutura Township near Windhoek is a “must see!” Tourists have more money to spend on a dinner than … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: Namibia, First Impressions

Posted on January 18, 2015 by jeanevogelart

We woke to African birdsong. The travel was from St. Louis was long. Three planes, more than 36 hours travel time. Namibia is not set up for travel from the US. It’s easier to get here from Asia or Europe. … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 11 July 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jeanevogelart

The Western at the Great Wall,” photo by Iris Lau Every student in the workshop had to have their photo taken with me. I was a “famous artist” from America, even though I told them I wasn’t. They thought I … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 10 July 2014

Posted on July 10, 2014 by jeanevogelart

Fan Dancers, ©2014 Jeane Vogel Studios I row two to three days a week to try to be fit, I have a daughter who just graduated from high school, I have a mortgage I will never pay off…. I do … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 8 July 2014

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jeanevogelart

“The Knitter,” ©2014 Jeane Vogel Studios Most of the shopkeepers and vendors were not yet open. This is a street that is keeps trading hours into the wee hours of the morning, and vendors open late. She was sitting in … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 7 July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jeanevogelart

Bamboo rafting on the Li River, north of Guilin, ©2014 Jeane Vogel Studios, Digital Infrared I’m watching the karst mountain peaks recede as the China South 737 lifts us away from what must be one of the most beautiful places … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 6 July 2014

Posted on July 5, 2014 by jeanevogelart

Two years ago, my friend Renata was teaching at the University of Zhongshan in southeastern China. “Come to China,” she said. “They will want to know your art.” Last December, the Regional Arts Commission offered me the chance. They awarded … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Journey: China, 4 July 2014

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jeanevogelart

There’s nothing like teaching students who want to learn… who are hungry for knowledge. The university was expecting 10 students for the photography workshop… 23 came through the door. Some with English, some with none. All had their cameras. None … Continue reading →

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