‘Arts’ Archives
Jude the Dude
Self-portrait with his spirit animal Jude participated in the kids' competition at the 2022 Hamel Rodeo Channeling his Norse roots Inspired by the movie Godzilla vs. Kong photo by Sarah Anikpo By MARY ELLEN KALUZA This alley issue features Jude Daniel Anikpo. He was recommended by Sha’Vontie’s (see June alley) mom. Jude and his mother graciously agreed to meet with me. Our conversation didn't follow the usual Q & A format. Jude came with his portfolio of drawings and writings, and our meeting became more a presentation of his art. I got to see the breadth of Jude's talents. He explained the symbolism of objects in his drawings, using remarkably sophisticated vocabulary. His mother told me that a favorite excursion is going to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where he impresses her with his perspective of different pieces. Jude is nine years old and going into the 4th grade. He was dubbed “Jude the Dude” by his maternal grandfather who sadly died last [...]
Calling Youth Artists and Their Fans!
By the Editorial Leadership Committee Have you been enjoying the interviews with young artists in our community? So have we. And we know there are many more cool and talented young folks to highlight in the alley pages. The artists featured were super excited to be in the paper. Their families, too. Here are a few quotes: Thank you for everything! It has been a wonderful experience to do the interview and just that you took your time to do this. I love the paper! It's amazing! - Sha'Vontie, Dancer, Singer, Musician, Actor That looks really good! Thanks so much for everything. I can’t wait to get a copy! - Orren Fen, Puppeteer This looks great, Mary Ellen! I'll be hitting up neighbors for their copies for the grandparents. - Orren’s Mother Noelle became an instant hit with some of my extended family. They didn't know she loved painting and now they are requesting (and offering to pay!) for her art. It's built up her confidence. - Noelle’s Mother The week [...]
TODAY MY HEART IS HEAVY
By BARB TILSEN May 25, 2022 Today my heart is heavy Whenever the news arrives of children dying The six year old found in the trunk of a car Shot by his mother While that story is still freshly told the News brings yet more details of the shooting yesterday with the horror of deja vu Nineteen children in Texas 2nd graders 3rd graders 4th graders Beautiful and precious Murdered By an 18 year old With an assault rifle he bought On his birthday Leaving his childhood behind In bloody footprints Bringing haunting memory Of another school shooting of our young children Carried in Sandy Hook’s river of tears Bringing the stark truth that lies at the center of our country’s stalemated inaction We are a nation that allows our children To be murdered It is our legacy It is our history The heartbreaking picture comes to the fore Large numbers of beloved Native children Stolen away to [...]
