By Sande Waters
Layers of sandstone, slowly eroding have inspired me to make a drawing.
Like the sandstone, culture has embedded layers of meaning that can be eroded with awareness and time. I have inserted text between the layers in my drawing. The text is slang words used to describe female anatomy, some words are slightly humorous, but most are negative. I am hoping that awareness of the impact of these terms will be impetus for change.
This article first appeared on Susan Clarke’s blog on February 7 2016. To find out more and subscribe to Susan’s blog, visit susanbclarke.com “I want to find my mojo, my magic…
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