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My Art in the Iwalewahaus Collection

I am so excited to share this news with you!! (Deutscher Text weiter unten)

The Iwalewahaus from the University of Bayreuth has acquired two art series from me. The Iwalewahaus has a great collection of modern and contemporary visual art and popular culture from Africa, Asia and the Pacific regions, which is unrivalled in Germany.

I feel immensely honoured and very happy that my works will become part of this unique publicly accessible collection.

Both works are about the Namibian colonial history and how we are dealing with it today.

The Horse is a Problem. The Horse Must Go. Imke Rust, 6 sheets, Acrylic on green paper, 60x50cm each

‚The Horse is a Problem. The Horse Must Go.’ Consists of six works (Acrylic on green paper, 60 x 50cm each) which relate to the equestrian monument from colonial times, as well as the new statue of an unknown soldier erected on Heroe’s Acre by Koreans. The title derives from a speech made by former president Pohamba.

While the German-speaking Namibians speak of the Reiter (Rider), English-speakers usually refer to the Horse, when they speak about the equestrian monument. This difference in interpretation and naming is interesting, as it shows our differences in perception and thinking. Both, horse and rider, form a part of something bigger, which again is symbolic of something else. Some people want to save the rider others see the horse as the root of the problem. As long as we are not prepared to call the problems by their real names, acknowledge all parts and search for a joint solution it will be a challenge and we will fight about something very superficial.

Added to that, is the fact that the modern statues are no less problematic. Statues which were build after independence to unify the nation and celebrate more recent heroes of the independence struggle have been ordered from an Asian catalogue and installed by the North-Koreans. Hardly any Namibian can really identify with these statues, especially since they look more Asian than Namibian.

Who Cares About the Horse? Imke Rust, Mixed Media on paper, 3 sheets, each 29 x 21cm

The second series which was bought is entitled: ‘Who Cares About the Horse?’.

It consists of three pages (mixed media on paper, 29 x 21cm each). In 2008, South African artist William Kentridge showed the video artwork ‘I am not me, the horse is not mine.’ The title speaks of the denial of guilt and this has inspired my series of works. Each page shows an image from the German colonial times in Namibia. The first page shows a young Herero boy with a horse and the typed text ‘I am me. The horse is not mine.’ The second page shows a German officer on his horse and the text ‘I am me. The horse is mine.’ The third page shows a Herero man on a riding ox and the text ‘I am me. Who cares about the horse?’

This light-hearted work reminds us, to be stand by who we are, acknowledge the guilt we all carry and then we can find alternative, peaceful solutions which make the question about the ‘horse’ redundant.

Ich freue mich, diese Neuigkeiten teilen zu können – Deutsch

Das Iwalewahaus der Universität von Bayreuth hat zwei meiner Arbeitsserien für ihre Sammlung angekauft. Das Iwalewahaus verfügt über eine in Deutschland einzigartige Sammlung moderner und zeitgenössischer bildender Kunst und populärer Kultur aus Afrika, Asien und dem pazifischen Raum.

Es ist für mich eine große Ehre und eine besondere Freude, das meine Arbeiten nun in dieser einzigartigen Sammlung öffentlich zugänglich sein werden.

Die beiden Arbeiten befassen sich mit der namibischen Kolonialgeschichte und unseren heutigen Umgang mit ihr.

‚The Horse is a Problem. The Horse Must Go.’ Besteht aus sechs Blättern (Acrylic auf grünem Papier, je 60 x 50cm) die sich mit dem Umgang mit dem Reiterdenkmal aus der Kolonialzeit, aber auch der Statue des unbekannten Soldaten die von Nordkorea auf dem Heldenacker errichtet wurde, befassen. Der Titel ist von einer Aussage des ehemaligen Präsidenten Pohamba abgeleitet.

Während die Deutschen vom Reiterdenkmal reden, wird von Anderssprachigen meist nur von dem Pferd geredet. Schon in diesen unterschiedlichen Interpretationen von einer Sache sehe ich interessante Andeutungen, wie unterschiedlich wir denken und die Situation wahrnehmen. Beides, Pferd und Reiter, sind Teil eines Ganzen und Sinnbild für etwas anderes. Die einen wollen den Reiter erhalten, die anderen sehen das Pferd als Problem. Solange wir nicht bereit sind die eigentlichen Probleme beim Namen zu nennen, alle ihre Teile anzuerkennen und dafür gemeinsam Lösungen zu finden, ist es schwierig und wir streiten uns sehr emotional um Oberflächliches.

Dazu kommt, das die neuen Denkmäler oft nicht weniger zwiespältig zu deuten sind. Denkmäler die nach der Unabhängigkeit die Bevölkerung vereinen sollen und die Helden des Unabhänigkeitskampfes feiern, wurden aus einem Nordkoreanischem Katalog bestellt und auch von ihnen angefertigt. Identitätsstiftend wirken sie kaum auf irgendeinen ein Namibier, zumal sie meist ehr asiatische Gesichtszüge aufweisen als namibische.

Die zweite Arbeitsserie die angekauft wurde heißt: ‚Who Cares About the Horse?’ und besteht aus drei Blättern (Mischtechnik auf Papier, je 29 x 21cm).

In 2008 zeigte der Südafrikanische Künstler William Kentridge eine Videoarbeit ‚I am not me, the horse is not mine.’ Der Titel, der von einer Schuldabweisung spricht, hat diese Serie inspiriert. Auf jedem Blatt ist ein Bild aus der deutschen Kolonialzeit zu sehen. Auf dem ersten ist ein Herero Junge mit einem Pferd zu sehen, dazu der Text: ‚I am me. The Horse is not mine’. Das zweite zeigt einen Schutztruppler, hoch zu Ross, dazu der Text ‚I am me. The horse is mine.’ Das dritte Bild zeigt einen Herero auf einem Reitochsen mit dem Text ‚I am me. Who cares about the horse?’

Diese Arbeit soll auf eine lustige Weise daran erinnern, das wir alle ehrlich dazu stehen sollten wer sie sind und welche Schuld wir alle tragen. Dann wäre es vielleicht einfacher uns auf alternative Lösungen zu konzentrieren und die die Frage nach dem ‚Pferd’ überflüssig machen.

Ein „Selfie“ – mal ganz anders

Mit mir kreativ werden / Get creative with me

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In diesem Semester biete ich noch zwei Kreativ Workshops an der Volkshochschule Oberhavel, Oranienburg an. Es gibt noch ein paar freie Plätze! Wer also Lust hat mit zu machen, sollte sich bald anmelden.

In this semester there are still two courses at the Volkshochschule Oberhavel, Oranienburg, which I am presenting. There are still some spaces left, so hurry to reserve your spot. (All courses will be presented in German)

Vision Boards – Ziele kreativ Visualisieren

Am Samstag den 01. 06. 2019, 10:00 bis 16:30 Uhr
(Noch Plätze frei)

Kennst du das auch: man nimmt sich so vieles schönes vor und ehe man sich versieht ist der Monat rum, das Jahr auch schon fast wieder und man hat das Gefühl gar nichts erreicht zu haben?

Oft gehen unsere Träume und Pläne unter, weil es uns schwerfällt uns auf sie zu konzentrieren. Oder wir glauben insgeheim nicht wirklich daran, das wir etwas schaffen oder das unsere Wünsche in Erfüllung gehen könnten…

Das kann sich ändern und ich zeige dir wie!

Vision Boards helfen uns Klarheit zu bekommen über unsere Träume, Ziele und Visionen fürs Leben. Wenn wir diese dann in Formen und Visionen auf Papier umsetzen und sie kreativ Ausdrücken, verleihen wir ihnen Kraft und Momentum.

In diesem Workshop erfährst du was Vision Boards sind und wie sie funktionieren. Jeder erstellt sein eigenes Vision Board: eine besondere Art der Collage mit ausgeschnittenen Bildern aus Zeitschriften, Skizzen, Farben, Texten, Affirmationen und Zielen.

Du brauchst keine vorherige Erfahrung um die einfachen Techniken zu lernen und diese für dich und deine persönliche Zukunftsgestaltung positiv einzusetzen.
Ich leite durch den Prozess, erkläre praktische Techniken, Hintergründe zu dem ‚warum’ und wie solche Vision Boards funktionieren und unterstütze bei der Zielformulierung.

Dozentin: Imke Rust (www.imkerust.com)
Kursnr.: A2701001
Kosten: 25,00 €
Jetzt anmelden unter: https://kvhs.oberhavel.de
Kreisvolkshochschule Tel 6015752 Oranienburg

Kreativ in der Natur – Land Art Workshop

Am Wochenende vom 15. & 16. Juni 2019
in Neu-Friedrichsthal (noch Plätze frei)

Sehnen sie sich auch nach neuem Ausdruck, Natur und kreativem Schaffen?

Die Natur ist der beste Platz unsere Seele aufblühen zu lassen und neue Impulse in unser Leben zu bringen.

Lust auf etwas Neues und eine Auszeit vom Alltag? Dann lade ich sie herzlich ein, gemeinsam mit mir ihre Kreativität und die Natur neu zu entdecken.

Sie brauchen keine Vorkenntnisse, nur Offenheit, Freude an der Natur und Lust etwas Neues zu lernen.

Entdecken Sie die Natur und deren Farben und Formen auf gestalterische und kreative Weise. Nach einer kurzen Einführung in den kunstgeschichtlichen Hintergrund der Land Art Bewegung sammeln wir Naturmaterialien, die wir draußen vorfinden und gestalten ein oder mehrere vergängliche Werke, die wir fotografisch dokumentieren können. Bitte mitbringen: Wetterfeste Kleidung, Handy oder Digitalkamera, Schere, Taschenmesser, Kleinigkeiten für ein gemeinsames Picknick am zweiten Tag, Sonnen- und Insektenschutz.

Weitere Informationen, Bilder und ein kurzes Video finden sie HIER.

Kursnr.: A2701003
Kosten: 32,50 €

Dozentin: Imke Rust
Jetzt anmelden unter: https://kvhs.oberhavel.de
Kreisvolkshochschule Tel 6015752 Oranienburg

::: NEU ::: NEU ::: NEU :::

Im neuen Semester wird es wieder den beliebten Art Journaling Kurs geben, sowie den Land Art Workshop. Hinzu kommen noch zwei neue Angebote:

Mut zur freien, intuitiven Malerei B21302

Untitled. Mixed Media on Paper, 63 x 88

Intuitiv und frei malen und zeichnen – wie geht das? Wo fängt man an, wie arbeitet man Prozessorientiert und wie erschafft man ganz eigene und ausdrucksvolle Bilderwelten? Das, sowie viele Tricks und Tipps zu Komposition, Mischtechniken und Abstraktion, erlernen Sie in diesem Kurs.

Körperbildlandschaften | B21306

Totem fun: Phoenix or the Peacock Eyes. (Ink on paper, 20x20cm. By Imke Rust)

Auf großen Papierbögen entwickeln wir ein lebensgroßes Bild, basierend auf dem Umriss unseres eigenen Körpers. Inspiriert von Body Mapping, Äthiopischen Heilrollen und afrikanischer Mythologie, experimentieren wir mit Farben, Symbolen, Text und Mustern. Dabei können Sie auch Ihre Emotionen und Ideen kreativ umsetzen, sich und Ihren Körper besser kennenlernen und bewusster wahrnehmen. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht erforderlich.

(Auf PINTREST habe ich eine Seite mit Vorbildern was Äthiopische Heilrollen sind und wie Body Mapping aussieht. Unser Kurs Körperbildlandschaften ist ein wenig an beides angelehnt, aber ganz anders…)

Weitere Informationen findest du im Kreisvolkshochschul Program für das neue Semester. Wenn du schon Fragen hast, bevor das neue Program geladen/gedruckt ist, kannst du mich auch gerne direkt anschreiben.

Ausserdem biete ich auch kreative Workshops für private Gruppen an, zum Beispiel als Geburtstagfeier, Betriebsausflug oder andere besondere Events. Wer Interesse hat, meldet sich einfach direkt bei mir.

Eröffnung/Opening: Art Journal – Das visuelle Tagebuch

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(For English, please scroll down)

Sehr gerne möchten die Kreisvolkshochschule Oberhavel und ich Sie, Ihre Familien
und Freunde zur Ausstellungseröffnung

“Art Journal – Das visuelle Tagebuch”
am 25. April um 18:30 Uhr
in der Geschäftsstelle an der Havelstr. 18 in Oranienburg
einladen.

Insgesamt werden 22 Werke der Teilnehmenden und von mir selbst im KVHS Gebäude ausgestellt.
Die Vernissage wird durch den Landrat Ludger Weskamp eröffnet.

Wir freuen uns auf Sie.

Für weitere Informationen zum Art Journaling und den Kursen die ich anbiete, klicken sie bitte HIER.

The Kreisvolkshochschule Oberhavel and myself would like to invite you to the opening of the exhibition

Art Journal – The Visual Diary
on the 25th of April 2019 at 18h30
taking place at the offices of the Kreisvolkshochschule, Havelstr. 18 in Oranienburg.

Landrat Ludger Weskamp will be the opening speaker.

22 Works by the participants and myself will be exhibited.

We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Important / Please Read (new GDPR Regulation)

Important (new GDPR Regulation)
Wichtig (Neue DSGVO Grundverordnung)

Dear art friends,

Every now and then I inform you here about my art activities and send you invitations to exhibition openings and similar events. For this purpose your name and/or email address have been saved and will only be used to send you newsletters or Blog updates through the mail program I am using.

On the 25^th of May 2018 the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force. If you want to continue to receive my email updates after this date, you do not need to do anything.

But if you do not wish to receive and further email updates from me (Imke Rust) please click on the Unsubscribe button at the bottom of the email you have received or unsubscribe at the option on the righthand side of this blog page.

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Thank you and kind regards
Imke Rust

Deutsch:

Liebe Kunstfreunde,

in unregelmäßigen Abständen informiere ich Sie über meine Aktivitäten und schicken Ihnen Einladungen zu meinen Ausstellungsgeröffnungen oder ähnlichen Events.

Dafür habe ich Ihren Namen und/oder Ihre E-Mailadresse gespeichert, die ich ausschließlich für den Versand dieses Newsletters und Blogs über ein E-Mailprogramm verwende.

Am 25. Mai 2018 tritt die neue EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung in Kraft. Wenn Sie auch nach diesem Datum weiterhin meine E-Mails erhalten möchten, müssen Sie nichts weiter tun.

Sollten Sie jedoch keine weiteren E-Mail-Benachrichtigungen von mir (Imke Rust) mehr wünschen, dann klicken Sie bitte auf die Option ‚Unsubscribe’ unten in dem empfangenen Email oder melden sie sich in der Tabelle rechts auf der Blogseite ab.

Falls sie irgendwelche Fragen haben, stehe ich ihnen gerne zur Verfügung.

Vielen Dank und herzliche Grüße
Imke Rust

Wuppertal, Munich and Travelling Back in Time

Do you also have the feeling that your life has become so busy, that you have no time for all the stuff you want to do? Or to read all the blogs you are subscribed to?

The first quarter of the year is almost passed and somehow I have neglected my blog. Well, many things are happening and keeping me busy – which is mostly good news. Another reason is that with so many things, which are happening on all fronts (personal, family, political, career etc), I am left with so many impressions, thoughts, ideas, questions… It feels as if I have so much to say and to share, and yet I do not know where to start. It feels as if I would need another lifetime to sort all ideas and find the right way to share them. Or a personal assistant… Or a way to magically write down all that is in my mind within a few hours.

So I am trying to navigate these times, which feel chaotic and alive, terrifying and promising at the same time, as best and honestly as I can. To live each moment more consciously and deliberately waiting to find clarity, allowing life to unfold its plan at its own pace. I am considering writing shorter, but more frequent blogs… let’s see if that is a better way to deal with my and your busy life and still stay in touch.

A quick update:

My exhibition in Munich has just finished. It was very well visited and the highlight was, that a friend has organised for me to fly to Munich and talk about my art to interested guests in a guided tour of my exhibition. I really enjoy that direct contact with the people who are interested my art. Most of my art is filled with layers of meaning and thoughts, and people have commented how enriching they find to look at the art, and then additionally hear me talk about it.

Here are a few impressions from the exhibition and the guided tour (Click on the images for a larger view and description):

In front of the work ‘The Horse is a Problem. The Horse Must Go.’

Being introduced by Carola von Maltzahn

Talking about the artworks ‘Götterdämmerung’ (above left), Promises of Death (below left) and Digging up Old Bones (right).

3 works from the Farm Life series.

Land Art works from ‘An Infinite Scream’

Power Play (Brothers & Sistahs)

Exhibition View

The event has been organized by Carola von Maltzahn from http://www.vonmaltzahn.net/ and Christian Bräuer from Art Dine & Table – Die Kunstpatrouille (www.christian-braeuer.de) Photos: Carola von Maltzahn.

I had another exhibition opening in March, at the Museum auf der Hardt, Wuppertal.

The exhibition and screening of the documentary film about my land art project ‘An Infinite Scream’ was part of a Symposium organized by the Vereinte Evangelische Mission.

Here are some images from the exhibition, opening and film screening. Photos by Ramona Hedtmann, VEM and myself.

What Will be Left (Tourist Map with all currently awarded Exclusive Prospecting licenses cut out)

Dorob (NOT)4Sale

Concession Areas (Top and middle) and ‘Repeating the Same Mistakes (Modern Maharero)’

Archival photograph from colonial times

Repeating the Same Mistakes (Modern Maharero) – an artwork commenting on selling off land and rights for immideatey gain and power.

Introduction by Ms Julia Besten and Mr Uli Baege from VEM

Speaking about my art

Guests getting ready for the screening of the documentary film ‘An Infinite Scream’

Talking to guests

Exhibition view

Art works from my Land Art project ‘An Infinite Scream’

the official photo with my artwork

The symposium included presentations and discussions, and I was very happy and honoured to meet the main speaker, Mr Henning Melber (right)

Only shortly before the event, I realised that I have a much deeper connection to this museum and place than I could have imagined. My Great-Great-Grandfather Eduard Dannert and Great-Grandfather August Kuhlmann were both missionaries in Namibia and were sent by this very same institution to Africa. Needless to say, the museum and archives have lots of information, documentation and objects from these ancestors of mine, like for instance the sewing machine of my Great-Grandmother… and this sewing machine, together with a letter which August Kuhlmann wrote to General von Trotha trying to convince him to treat the Herero people more humanly were exhibited in the same space, next to my political works. What an honour and humbling experience.

Life… This is the sewing machine of my great-grandmother, Elizabeth Kuhlmann. It has been donated to the Museum auf der Hardt in Wuppertal some years ago by a distant relative/aunt. NOW I am going to exhibit in exactly this museum, with my artwork in the same room as my great-grandmother’s sewing machine. Such an unexpected surprise! And weird coincidence to find this connection in Wuppertal.

I have spent 2 days in the archives of the ‘Vereinte Evangelishe Mission’ who have a vast amount of old documents from the missionary activities in Namibia (amongst others). I could page through hundreds of letters and reports written by my great-great-grandfather, my grand-father and some from their wifes. So interesting and informative. I have been so grateful for the people who have already researched and typed some of the information, as the old German lettering and handwriting is damn difficult to decipher. Seeing history through the eyes of my own ancestors is so helpful and interesting, giving a very personal account of how they saw the world and how and why they acted the way they did. I feel blessed to have so much information about my ancestors, not only within the family, but also, additionally in well-organized and accessible archives. And I could see that my ancestors already questioned what was happening and tried to get involved as best they can, given their circumstances. Missionary August Kuhlmann (my great-grandfather) wrote several letters to von Trotha and von Lindequist, pleading and arguing for a more humane and fair treatment of the Herero people. This photo is from one such letter displayed in the museum currently.

My ancestors who first came to southwest Africa in 1874. Missionary Dannert and his wife Auguste (Dahl) and a daughter. The curator Museum auf der Hardt has decided to add some links from the archives related to my ancestors to the exhibition. Like this photo. I notice the love of cats goes back a few generations.

If you happen to be in Wuppertal, you are welcome to view the exhibition. It is still on till the 4th of April. More information, directions and opening times: http://www.vemission.org/museumarchive.html

I am so excited that spring seems to have finally arrived! After so much political art and talk, I felt like painting something light and colourful, to welcome spring.

Leaf Work – Cross

Leaf Work – Woven Pairs

Spring is coming… abstract artwork on my easel

Lucky Free Workshop Recipients

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I am very happy to announce that we have two winners who will receive the 21 Secrets Color! Color! Color! Workshop package.

I made a list of all the old subscribers (who wanted to participate) and new subscribers. This morning I was happy to have Patrick Tagoe-Turkson, an artist from Ghana who currently is on the Global Nomadic Art Project with me in South Africa, to name me two lucky numbers, so that I have a totally impartial selection.

So, without further ado I can now announce the lucky two people who will hopefully soon spend their time emerged in colour and creativity and learning lots of new information and techniques.

The winners are Number 6 and 9, which translates to:

Drumroll….

Renate N. and Jackie B.

Congrats, I hope you will enjoy your workshop!

For everybody else, I am so sorry that you did not get the free workshop package, but you can still buy it by clicking on the 21 Secrets Image on the right-hand side column of this blog, or click here.

(The winners have been notified per email.)

Click on image to find out more or buy the workshop.

It’s FREE… (and some insight into the life of an artist)

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Yes, it’s free.

It seems these days one has to spell it out in capital letters or mention it over and over….

FREE… FREE… FREE…

…and then still somehow get misunderstood or frowned upon.

In my last blog I shared with you the 21 Secrets Color, Color, Color! Fall 2016 Workshop at which I am a teacher and offered you the chance to receive one of these workshop packages valued at US $98 for … FREE.

I can give away two workshop packages at my own discretion to whomever I like. And I decided to offer this to my valuable supporters who follow my blog. By the way, I could have also just decided to gift them to my two best artist buddies as birthday gifts. 😉

Reminder:

All you have to do, to stand a chance of receiving one of two FREE workshops, is to subscribe to my blog, or if you already are a subscriber, write a comment on my blog, stating that you are interested in the workshops. If you like more privacy, you can even send me an email, as long as you are a subscriber to my blog. Deadline is the 18^th of September and I will announce the two winners here on my blog in the week thereafter.

Have a look at the official workshop page to see what is on offer! Just click on this picture:

From the mixed reactions I got, I guess something was not clear.

Some told me: This sounds fantastic, but I cannot afford it.

Really? Which part is not affordable? The FREE part? Taking a chance on winning? Or can’t you afford to leave a comment on my blog, or subscribe to my blog (which is the one favour I am asking in return, in order to be considered for my free gift)?

Others told me something in the line of: Oh, you just want to promote yourself… I am not going to share this or support you.

Hmmm, now, let me put it to you like this: YES, I do want to promote myself. But actually this was more about offering you the opportunity to get a FREE inspirational workshop to learn new skills. Remember I could have just given it to my buddies, who would have loved such a gift.

So just that you understand the thing of artists and promotion:

Unfortunately in this reality, artists have to do self-promotion in order to survive. We seldom have the luxury of a gallery or agent to do it for us. As an artist, I have my artwork, my experience and my knowledge to offer (and earn my money with). Most of that I generally offer for free most of the time. I generously share my artwork, creativity and experience and knowledge on various social media in order to inspire, uplift, entertain, delight or question. Everybody has access to it, without needing to pay or even say thank you.

And I am happy to share as much as I can, as generously as I can.

It might surprise you, but I, too, have to pay rent, buy food and pay for my medical aid, amongst others.

I can only pay my bills and make an honest living with the artworks I sell, or offering my expertise and experience. And in order to do that, I need people to know about my art and offerings. Ideally I need to have many people who know about my art… because not everyone either likes or buys an artwork or would participate in a workshop, or be willing to pay for my expertise.

That is the (sad?) reality of being an artist. We can only survive and keep on creating and sharing, if we put a lot of effort into promoting ourselves.

If more of the people, friends or blog or Facebook followers who enjoy my art and who find inspiration, solace or joy in what I have to offer, would tell their friends about it, then I could focus more on creating and sharing my art for free, than into promotion and marketing.

Instead I spend hours trying to make my offerings exciting and worthwhile AND then trying to promote my work as best I can. I also take on opportunities where I can share my expertise in a workshop, get paid for it and have the possibility of earning a commission on any sales generated through my small community. I assume that is acceptable practice?

You might have also noticed, that I am always trying to offer some value in return. Like, hey, I am giving away stuff to the value of US $196 for free! All I am asking in return, is to follow my blog (so that you can receive more news and offerings from me and get to know me and my art better) and you can un-subscribe with one easy click at any time you like.

This is me, blatantly promoting my art through sharing my work, accumulated knowledge and experience 😉 while presenting my video lectures for the workshop.

OK, now that I have finished ranting, I hope you are still interested to find out more about the workshop. I did not want to drown you in information in my previous blog, so here is a bit more detailed information about what you can expect to learn, when you either are selected as one of the two lucky recipients of the workshop, or even are willing to invest the US $98 in yourself and buy the package.

Since you are a follower of my blog, you might be most interested what you will be learning from me specifically?

The title of the course, which I am presenting for the 21 Secrets Color, Color, Color! Workshop is:

And here is the short description, which I wrote about the contents of my course:

What colour is the rain?
Red is life. Or is it death?
Why are we drawn to one colour and hate the other?

I welcome you on a colourful journey to reconnect with the ancient wisdom and power of colour. Discover the magic, myths, symbolism and effects behind the individual colours, create your personal colour reference guide with the ‘Colour a Day’ exercise and gain a deeper understanding how you can select and use colours for specific intention and purpose in your journal and life.

I will also share with you how colour is understood and used in Feng-Shui and in the seven main Chakras (energy centres) of the body. For the workshop I have compiled a lot of written content, fun and interesting exercises and 3 videos, where I share many thought-provoking aspects about color.

This is only my part. And that is not all! By far!

There are 23 more amazing courses prepared by 23 wonderfully inspiring and creative artists from around the world.

Just as some examples: Tori Weyers will teach you to tango with colour (Color Tango: Make your Colors Dance) while Mystele Kirkeeng will take you on an exploration of the colour of skin (Flesh in Living Color), she says: “When you really, really explore skin tones with color media, it becomes increasingly apparent how ridiculous it is that we still attempt to label the races monochromatically.“

You can learn how to easily create watercolour sunsets with Lorraine Bell or test the benefits of a limited palette and how to use it to your advantage from Jeanne Oliver.

Connie Solera, the founder and director of this incredible 21 Secrets workshop series, will teach you how to boldly overcome the point where you are too scared to continue as you fear you are messing up your artwork, but know that it is not finished yet.

As you can see, there are many interesting, fun and stimulating courses for you to explore.

Detail of Untitled mixed media work by Imke Rust

If you do not know me yet, here is a short description of who I am:

“Can we create rain through a creative process?” This question, together with my deep-seated curiosity, interest in shamanism and alternative worldviews and stubborn insistence that we can make the world a better place have guided my journey as a multi-passionate creative being. I love uncovering the deeper meanings and mysteries of life and figuring out how everything is connected.

I am a Namibian multi-media artist, rainmaker and curator. I grew up in the desert of Namibia and since 2010 I am splitting my time between my home country and Germany, between the desert and the forest. I have completed my Bachelors Degree in Visual Arts at the University of South Africa and have won Namibia’s most influential art competition, the Standard Bank Namibia Biennale, twice.

My artistic expression is versatile, with a strong attraction towards nature and land art. I also enjoy sharing the joy of creativity with others, through joined projects, workshops, interventions in public spaces and via my blog.

I am excited to welcome you on a joint exploration of the stories, symbolism and effects behind the colours we use to paint the stories of our lives.

(You can find similar course descriptions and artist introductions from all other 23 courses in this package in the link to the course.)

Curious?

Well, you know what to do. I hope.
If not, you are welcome to ask!

Click on the image to find out more or buy the workshop. As a teacher I am also an affiliate and I do get a commission if you buy the workshop if you used my link to get there. So please, treat yourself to a fun course and at the same time thank you for supporting me and my art!

21 Secrets – Color, Color, Color! Workshop Pre-sale and Give-Away (time sensitive)

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I am thrilled to announce that I am one of the teachers presenting this year’s 21 Secrets – Color, Color, Color! art journaling workshop, which it is going on sale NOW.

Connie Solera from Dirty Footprints Studio, initiator and organizer of this successful workshop series says: “… because you can never have too much color – I went a little bonkers and invited 24 talented teachers instead of my usual 21 – all for the same low price!”

And this low price is: US $98! — for a plethora of information (follow the link or see below, to find out about all the goodies which are included).
(for European people, that is about 87€ and for my Namibian folks: N$ 1320.)

To celebrate we’re having an Early Bird Sale now through Friday.

Enter discount code: COLOR and save $10.

Click here to get to the Early Bird Sale!

AND…

You have a chance to receive one of two courses, which I am giving away for free to my valued supporters!!!

I love free goodies, especially when they are so valuable and exquisite and it is an even better feeling to be giving them away myself…

All you need to do, is to

Subscribe to my blog – in the left hand column. If you already are a subscriber, please either comment below this blog or send me an email to tell me that you want to be included in the draw.

Share this blog widely through your social media, such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Tag me, so that I know #imkerust21secrets.

Signing up to my blog gets you one vote and sharing another, so if you spread the word your chances are increasing of being selected to receive one of the two workshops.

Recipients will be selected randomly by a third-party person and will be announced on my blog between the 19^th and 23^rd of September.

To make sure you do not miss out, even if you are not one of the recipients of the two free courses I am giving away, you can pre-order the course now and should you be selected, you have the option to cancel your pre-order (up till the 26^th of September 2016) and receive a full refund. Or even better, just give away one of them as a gift to your best friend, so that you can do this course together!

I am an affiliate for the 21 Secrets course, so please use this link from my page to get to the 21 Secrets Course and purchase your workshop. That way you will support me and ensure that I can continue sharing my creativity with the world, as I will be earning a percentage of each sale generated through my page.

What is this 21 Secrets – Color, Color, Color! workshop?

In short, 21 SECRETS is a 150+ page downloadable eBook filled with 25+ hours of videos, full colored photos, templates, and clear instruction that will guide you through a colorful adventure with your art journal!

But what makes 21 SECRETS spectacular is that you receive all the content at once. We know you’re busy, so YOU get to pick and choose which workshops to do and when! Dive into your favorites first and never once feel rushed or falling behind — these workshops are YOURS TO KEEP baby!

Find out more about the teachers, short descriptions of each of the courses on offer and other information by clicking on the image below:

Click on the image to find out more…

Do you have any questions? Please do not hesitate to ask – either by commenting below or sending me an email to: imke(a)imkerust.de (please replace the (a) with an @ for sending your email)

Oh, and please do not forget to share this widely with your friends who might be interested too! Thank you!!!

Impressions from my visit to Dnipropetrovsk

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The poster announcing our event.

Dnipropetrovsk. I practiced very long and often to say it correctly and still I stumble over it. Since November last year, when Artsvit Gallery‘s curator, Ms Iryna Polikarchuk, approached me with the idea to visit this beautiful city and share my art and curatorial approach with them, Dnipropetrovsk has been a phrase set on repeat in my head.

Lots of planning and ideas were sent between us, until I finally could board the plane and fly to the Ukraine again, on the invitation of the Artsvit Gallery and the German Consulate in Donesk, who are currently located in Dnipropetrovsk. On the first evening I was joined by a wonderful and inspirational colleagues Ms Sabina Shikilinskaya (Azerbaijan) and Nikita Shalenny (Ukraine) for an introduction on our art and curatorial practice and public discussion afterwards. Additionally the visiting artists each had one evening to give an in-depth presentation about our art. All three events were received by much public interest and a packed audience.

During the days we also had a full program, organized by the gallery. Another main part of my visit was to meet with the German General Consul, Mr Mössinger and representatives of the city and gallery, to finalize details for a public installation of my art planned to be installed in a park in Dnipropetrovsk later this year. I am very exited about these plans, but will share more with you about this, closer to the time.

Following is a selection of impressions from my visit. I hope you enjoy them. (Click on the images to see a larger view and description.)

The gallery

Location scouting and discussion with the German General Consul Mr Mössinger, the city architect Mr Volik, Mr Bazarenko (architect) and representatives from the gallery. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Location scouting and discussion with the German General Consul Mr Mössinger, the city architect Mr Volik, Mr Bazarenko (architect) and representatives from the gallery

Ancient Baba sculptures in front of the museum. Baba refers to grandmother.

View facing my hotel

View out of my hotel room

The biggest Jewish centre in the world.

Overlooking Dnipropetovsk

Photo by Artsvit Gallery

With Sasha Bondarchuk,Iryna Polikarchuk and Sabina Shikilinskaja.

With Iryna Polikarchuk and Sabina Shikilinskaja. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Large shopping mall

Beautiful, but derelict old buildings

Close to the German consulate

Streetview

Street dog with tiny houses

Inside the Artsvit gallery

Evening presentations – Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Introducing myself. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Public discussion on our art practices. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Listening to my colleagues as part of the audience. Olga Tregubova translated for me. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Presenting my art and film on Friday night. With Iryna Polikarchuk and the translator, Olga Tregubova.Photo by Artsvit Gallery

View from the audience. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Press conference at the press centre. Photo by Artsvit Gallery

Visit to the Interpipe Steel factory, which has several commissioned artworks by Olafur Eliasson. This mural is one of them.

Visit to the Interpipe Steel factory, which has several commissioned artworks by Olafur Eliasson.

Visit to the Interpipe Steel factory, which has several commissioned artworks by Olafur Eliasson. The yellow sphere in the background is the up-coming sun, by Olafur Eliasson.