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Renault Zoe. Renault has managed to increase the Zoe's range with an impressive 41-kWh battery, called the R90, that gives an official NEDC range of 403 kilometers (250 miles). Sure, the NEDC range is a optimistic fiction concocted by European regulators – something that even Renault admits – but the new Zoe's real-world range should be around 200 km (124 miles) in the winter and 300 km (186 miles) in the summer. Compared to the first-gen Zoe's 250 km (155 mile) NEDC range, this is a tremendous improvement.
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Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
Five of the Reds arriving at a very damp Dunsfold Saturday pm.
They managed to just sneak in under the weather but despite them being optimistic about performing later in the day, sadly it was not to be!
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This little chipmunk optimistically crammed nuts in his mouth and then scurried down the tree to store them. It looked like he had several good hiding places. I wonder if the squirrels and chipmunks fight over them but have not seen that yet as they get out of my sight before hiding.
E.B. White quotation: "I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority."
I suspect this yard-dog comes over to visit every funeral, to lay in the shade and enjoy that once in a blue moon, someone will rub his belly.
Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
Oliver has the absolute worst table manners. I knew we shouldn't have brought him to a fancy shindig like this.
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
Life is ten percent what you make it and ninety percent how you take it.A merry heart goes all the way. Live and laugh.
Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
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Yellow sticky notes say "Pessimistic."
The orange sticky note says "Optimistic."
All of the notes refer to specific passages from the novel.
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
"Better Homes and Gardens Handyman’s Book" printed with classic mid-century “optimistic style” illustrations.This wonderful vintage handyman's book is is filled with "Shag"-style kitsch illustrations of 1950's families doing work around the house. The copy is loaded with everything you need to know for remodeling and/or maintaining a mid-century modern home. This appears to be a “man’s” companion volume to the ubiquitous, red gingham motif, ring-bound "Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook".
Details:
Better Homes & Gardens Handyman's Book. 1951, 1957. 8th printing.
Hardcover, Ring Binder Style Book. 8.25x10". 400 Pgs.
Chapter 1: How To Use Hand Tools
Chapter 2: Power Tools
Chapter 3: Building Materials - Wood, Lumber, Moldings
Chapter 4: Fastening Techniques
Chapter 5: Finishing Techniques - Wood Finishes, How To Remove Old Finish, How To Paint Inside And Outside,
Chapter 6: Plumbing And Wiring
Chapter 7: Walls And Floors - How To Remove Old Wallpaper, Repair Plaster, How To Tile A Wall, How To Panel With Plywood, How To Refinish Hardwood Floors, How To Lay Wood Flooring, Lay A Tile Floor, How To Color Concrete Floors
Chapter 8: Windows And Doors - How To Replace Broken Windows, How To Cut Glass
Chapter 9: Exterior Repairs And Yardwork - How To Replace Siding, How To Build With Concrete Blocks, Lay Bricks, Use Concrete, How To Build A Fence, Post And Rail Fence With Many Variations Including Panel Fence
Chapter 10: Storage And Furniture - Built-ins, Cabinets, Furniture Measurements, Desk Chair, Lounge Chair, Loveseat, Sofa, Coffee Tables, Dining Table, Beds, Bookshelves
Chapter 11: Miscellaneous
Notes: This book is in wonderful condition considering its age. Pages are yellowed but clean and crisp with no marks, tears, dog ears or folds. Some slight water damage on pages 2-4 and 213-236 (this is the plumbing section so perhaps previous owner was fixing a project? :)
The Chair of the UN panel on climate change has told us that he is optimistic that a change in public opinion will lead to a breakthrough at the Copenhagen climate summit. Dr Rajendra Pachauri also said reductions in emissions can be made without compromising economic output. We put a series of reader's questions to him prior to his appearance with Paul McCartney at the "Less Meat = Less Heat" debate in the Parliament's Chamber on Thursday (3 December) which called for people to eat less meat.
www.europarl.europa.eu/news/public/story_page/064-65663-3...
©European Parliament/Pietro Naj-Oleari
The genius behind the concept of Up With People!
Everything starts as a thought, and what you think about you become.
This dynamic man combined his stellar visions with a gusto for life that led to creation of a movement that continues to POSITIVELY INFLUENCE PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
A living legend, his legacy remains strong and clear in its vision and purpose!
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ATTENTION PLEASE : ALL of the pictures in this Up With People! Volume 1 collection are available right here in full resolution for anyone to use THAT LOVES UP WITH PEOPLE!
It's easy! In the bottom part of the screen containing the picture you will see an icon with a downward pointing arrow above a horizontal like - it's on the far right of 4 icons.
Click on that far right icon, and you'll see options of different sizes to download. FOR BEST QUALITY, be sure to use the "Original" option.
On pictures with high resolution, you WILL see a better looking image if you're viewing on a computer monitor or HDTV only by retaining the original file size.
If you're viewing on a smart phone, don't worry about higher resolution as you won't see a difference on those small screens.
And there's 72 images with larger than 15 MB size files, with the biggest (NBC-TV SHOW) topping out at 43.6 MB! I tried the lower resolution scans too, but they just didn't cut it for the results I would be satisfied with.
I have three tutorial books of over 700 pages each for Photoshop! Remember when Alvin Tofler warned us about OVERCHOICE in his book "Future Shock"?
He was SO right, and his book came out in like 5 different colored covers to help get us ready!
I was particularly drawn to the view of the road winding over the horizon. This is a constant theme of my work. I think it may reflect my optimistic and hopeful views.
YES. Finally, some optimistic views. Lately, i've been pretty down. But things have been looking up for me. I'm making some better decisions, and i'm changing a wee little bit for the better. Of course, I couldn't have done it without the help of my lovely lady :) She brings out the best of me, and she's also my better half. I love her to death.
Oh, and flickr pro? Awesome. Thanks again Taylor.
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
This morning clicked. Good coffee, loud music and it's sunny and bright. Reminds me of when I first moved to town almost three years ago.
Rwanda’s private sector players are optimistic of business and investment opportunities that will come with Rwanda hosting the upcoming Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) that will take place during this year’s Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM 2020).
This was revealed today in a breakfast meeting organized by RDB (Rwanda Development Board) and the Private Sector Federation (PSF) to engage members of the private sector on the opportunities that they stand to take advantage of by participating at the CBF.
CBF will bring together between 1,000 to 1,200 business and government leaders from all Commonwealth countries for a dialogue on practical ways to enhance trade and investment.
The forum will be structured around plenary sessions and interactive workshops over three days, and will also facilitate B2G and B2B discussions at the very highest levels, addressing key themes that affect the 54 diverse Commonwealth member nations.
Speaking while making her remarks, Clare Akamanzi, the RDB Chief Executive Officer said:
“I have every confidence that you agree with me that CBF 2020 presents a unique platform for us to market Rwanda as the best destination for investments. Indeed, we look forward to the private sector signing deals and partnerships on projects that will contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our country through profits, jobs, and increasing Rwanda’s exports. Just to give you some context, over 2.4 billion people live within the Commonwealth Marketplace, and this year will see US$ 1 trillion worth of trade realised within the Commonwealth for the very first time. This means that we have a limitless market for our Made in Rwanda products and services and there shouldn’t be reason not to export more quantities to these countries.”
Robert Bapfakulera, the PSF Chairman said:
“It is important for us to ensure that the CBF leaves a lasting and positive legacy, with Rwanda at the centre of Commonwealth trade for its two years as Chair-in Office. To achieve this, the private sector must be fully prepared to optimise the Commonwealth trade opportunity-for business, investment and trade. CBF is an extremely unique platform for us to meet strategic partners and do great business.”
CHOGM 2020 will take place in Kigali from 22nd to 28thJune and will have four main forums which are Commonwealth Business, People’s, Women and Youth forums.
What’s it like living in the favela (shanty)?
There’s a lot of violence in the world today
We don’t want that.
What kind of violence?
People killing each other.
Police arresting people.
We don’t want this in the favela.
We don’t want anything that’s bad for anyone.
What’s your street like, Joyce?
There’s a lot of confusion on our street, loads of kids and a lot of fun. Great people. I play football there too.
11-year old Joyce Alves de Souza with CARF's Founder, Gregory J. Smith.
RAP by community kids from the Hummingbird Cultural Activity Centre in Eldorado, Diadema – São Paulo:
I pray to God and ask for protection,
that he always lights the pathway of my brothers.
The world we live in is revolved by evil,
they’re facts that happen and are part of our reality.
Walking by foot, in a street full of grime,
every day the same routine, a weekend very tired.
And always discriminated by society,
speaking our reality, is sadly the truth.
It’s lamentable to see kids involved in banditry,
when I know their place should really be in school,
studying and having fun and playing some football.
The Hip-Hop movement shows us the reality,
that not any favela is merely 100% banditry.
Rap is on its way to tell us the truth,
that in all of our favelas, humbleness exists too.
- Written and composed by Kiko, Icaro and Jason.
©Copyright Hip-Hop FOREVOLUTION
ECBF – Espaço Cultural Beija-Flor.
NB! See Icaro perform the song live in the favela, during the viewing of Norwegian TV’s half-hour documentary film about Gregory Smith and the Hummingbird Project
FILM SYNOPSIS
The film begins with flashbacks to 1993 in Norway, when Gregory Smith sold his business and magnificent villa and all its antique contents and arts in Os near Bergen, Norway, to finance what was to become the Hummingbird Project in Brazil. Norwegian TV’s reporter, Steinar Birkeland, who comes from the same town, reflects over this altruistic action over a cup of coffee in his own villa.
Through flashbacks from 1994, we are also introduced to Diego, one of the many kids rescued from the streets of São Paulo by Gregory and also his first foster son. Thugs assassinated Diego in 2004, and through his story we are witness to the meaningless violence that pervades Brazilian society and is killing its many young people today.
But the film also shows optimistic contrasts between street life and the prevention work done at CARF’s Hummingbird Cultural Activity Centre in Diadema, São Paulo.
Read more about the making of the film here and here.
Original wording in Portuguese:
Eu oro para Deus e peço proteção,
que iluminar sempre o caminho dos irmãos.
No mundo que vivemos é rodeado de maldade,
são fatos que acontece, essa é nossa realidade.
Andando a pé, em uma estrada de barro,
todo dia mesma rotina, fim de semana cansado.
E pela sociedade é sempre discriminada,
falo a realidade, infelizmente é verdade.
Lamentável ver criança envolvida na bandidagem,
quando sei que o lugar de criança é na escola,
estudando se divertindo e jogando uma bola.
Movimento Hip-Hop vem mostrar realidade,
que nenhuma favela é 100% bandidagem.
O Rap vêm chegando para falar a verdade,
que em todas as favelas sempre existe humildade
Autores: Kiko, Icaro and Jason.
©Copyright Hip-Hop FOREVOLUTION
ECBF – Espaço Cultural Beija-Flor.
Veja Icaro cantar ao vivo na favela, durante o 30 minutar documentário sobre Gregory Smith e o Projeto Beija-Flor feito por a Rede Nacional de TV em Noruega.
This crab spider catches it's prey by waiting amongst the petals to ambush pollen feeders I don't think it realized what it was up against when it tackled this honey bee ,the bee escaped with nothing to show except web strands and it's life .. macro
Graffiti on the HaBima theater front wall, in the memory of the Israeli comics artist Dudu Geva, who passed away on 15/02/05
At the Birmingham Social Media Cafe on October 29th 2010, we asked people what they were optimistic about.
It's a spin-off from newoptimists.com. We asked scientists 'what are you optimistic about?' — and their answers are now in a brilliant book.
amzn.to/thenewoptimists
Phoenix Rising
Lyrically abstract, this piece engages the intimacy of the paint and light and poetic use of color that I associate with renewal and re-birth. Sensuous and optimistic, this work suggests that everything is moving as it should and invites the viewer to relax and enjoy the flow of things.
- Mike Grady, Curator of Phoenix Rising: Alchemy & Rebirth
Acrylic on canvas
10”x24”
$666
Lisa Rasmussen | Artist Statement
(thin places) an exploration of the in between or betwixt
My personal quest is to reunite art and the spirit. Akin to the alchemist’s work, which is the transformation of gross material into spiritual substance, I see my art as artifacts of my ever-transforming consciousness.
My art and its process represent a humble quest to resurrect divination in my personal journey and into the community at large. As an artist my work gives the viewer a personal glimpse of my internal revelations. While creating I become a shamanic cave painter, an archeologist, an alchemist, and sorceress.
I speak of divination in its broadest sense, meaning that through my art and process I find myself in a continuum of discovering the unknown within myself and in the world that I live in. The motives and impulses behind my creative process are my shamanistic belief that through the process of creation, I align with dynamism and the divinity that is animated in all of life. Like Tibetan art, which symbolically describes levels of awareness, I intuitively explore the three levels of sacred art in my work: the outer, the inner, and the secret—-The outer being the physical object; the inner being the ritual that occurs during my art making; and the secret, where through the process of my creation and through my reflection on the finished work, the unknown becomes known.
Art is my personal ritual and teacher. While creating I employ my two mental allies, instinct and intuition, to create a composition of chaos and order. My allure with “thin places” has taken me to sacred sites around world and has also led me to explore transpersonal psychology and my own personal shadow through dream work and Jungian analysis. My art is a record of my deep interest in mysticism and the natural world, as well as a passageway into my own mythical inversion of reality. In essence it is my deep exploration into non-ordinary reality and the mysteries of the unknown.
Lisa Rasmussen | Artist Biography
Lisa Rasmussen is a painter, art advocate, environmental artist, and educator. She was born in Wisconsin and has her ancestral roots in Scandinavia and Ireland. Lisa comes from a working class family who has always supported her to follow her heart and her dreams to become an artist. Her late mother, Mickey, was Lisa’s Muse; she fostered in her the practice of art as being a form of expression and personal healing. Early on Lisa developed a thirst for travel and distant cultures. A key conceptual element of her artistic process is the study and travel to ancient cultures and sacred sites around the world. Some of her travel adventures include Nepal, Peru, Ireland and Brazil. She has also lived and taught English in the mountains of South China. She also studied antiquities, the art of the Renaissance, and ceramics in Florence, Italy.
Painting is a very visceral, physical, and metaphysical process. Rasmussen’s paintings have been called abstract expressionism, with a spiritual twist. Her paintings reflect her holistic worldview and her deep connection with the natural world. For Rasmussen, art making is a transcendental experience. When she paints, Rasmussen taps into a force greater than herself: a force that creates through her. Each painting is a product of her dance with divinity. Through her process she hopes to invoke in herself and the viewer a deeper connection to the world within and around us through reflection and inspiration.
Rasmussen was named “Graduate Student of the Year” during her MFA commencement exercises in recognition of the strength of her paintings and her use of her artistic gifts to transform the lives of victims of abuse. Rasmussen is the co-founder and co-director of the ArtCart and of Annual Art Break Day - the mission of both these projects is to empower individuals and communities through ART and its process.
Lisa is also the co-founder, Director, curator, and transformative arts facilitator at Art 4 All People: Sanctuary of Arts and Consciousness in Malibu. Art 4 All People believes that art is profoundly connected to personal and cultural transformation. We are an arts and consciousness gallery, workshop and retreat space that is located in an idyllic contemporary art beach house in Malibu - dedicated to building relationships among artists, collectors, and agents of change. Art 4 All is new-paradigm organization that believes art viewing, collecting, and creating should be a holistic and inviting experience, accessible to all people.
Rasmussen’s work has been featured in numerous media outlets and currently she shows in galleries in San Francisco and Malibu. Currently she lives in Santa Monica with her three cats.