34 Gallery Curator: Magdelene (M.)
"Portraits of Self" ArtWork: "Fire Lotus: Within, Without"
"As a neurodivergent artist, the external world and its current chaos often not resonate with the inner peace I achieve through creativity, meditation and martial arts. Post-pandemic, it seems conflict in all aspects of life is also becoming the standard. Now I find myself navigating severe feelings of disquiet lately, where all I can do is close my eyes for a moment and breathe to speak with the light within rather than this external angst.
You see, I'm not of the opinion that we are meant to live in a state of angst for our entire existence here. When you are "in the zone" doing what you love, only the present exists. The Arts & personal creative expression can also help keep your heart & spirit intact in any circumstance.
This is why, era after era, each Golden Age is led by artists.
We remind people of who they really are simply by being authentically ourselves. In this way, Peace becomes a natural internal way of living.
For 2025, my goal as Curator for The 34 Gallery is to provide a space for mental health conversations while celebrating life. It is no secret that the most creative, intuitive and kind-hearted people in our populations are also the most bullied, tormented and marginalized. Let's change this. Get creative.
Then Join Us. "
The Artist
Art I: "She Wakes"
Art II: "Between Worlds"
34 Gallery Interlude
Art III: "Survival"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art V:"Rebel with a cause"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art V:"Rebel with a cause"
Art Vi: "Birth of Idea"
Art IV: "Light in the darkness"
Art V:"Rebel with a cause"
UNV ONline Personnel Recognition
Magdelene, D.D. has honorably served from 2023-2025 with UNV.org as a United Nations Online Personnel Supervisor assigned to SimukaAfrica.org. In this capacity, she manages all UNV Online Personnel, online operations & The 34 Gallery. As Public Relations Advisor, she produces public engagement strategy on a quarterly basis.
CONNECT WITH M.
THE EARTH IS CHANGING. WE NEED TO CHANGE WITH IT.
Ethical consumerism, conscientious environmentalism, and collaborative humanitarianism are needed to shape this new century. In a time when seas register boiling temperatures, mountains lack snow, and deserts flood, our reasons to maintain a poisonous way of life are self-destructive. We must consciously choose an optimistic future over an abyss of collective apathy. So choose with me!
- If you are looking to make a difference, visit SacredOptimism.art and get in touch.