"In Step" on its way to Canada for International Women Celebrate!

"In Step"
Christine Goldbeck
24 by 24 on canvas
acrylic

IWC! at AyrSpace

 Ontario, Canada

Tuesday, March 8, 2011, is the Centenary of International Women’s Day. At AyrSpace in Ontario, Canada, this year, 100 women from all over the world will raise their artistic voices and exhibit works responding to the theme International Women Celebrate! (IWC!) for five weeks—from Tuesday, March 8, to Sunday, April 10.

I am honored to be one of the 100. My painting, “In Step,” will exhibit with work by women artists from Canada, India, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States, among other nations.

AyrSpace’s IWC! exhibit was conceived to: 1) observe the Centenary of International Women’s Day, 2) bring together an international artistic response to International Women Celebrate! and 3) contribute to the Haitian relief effort by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of artworks to help improve healthcare conditions for Haitian women and their children.

“In Step”  is an intuitive, expressionist painting symbolizing women in all walks of and places in life who are moving, happily, toward their self-made destinies. It is with intent that I did not assign face, race or creed to the figures.  No matter the differences in our physical appearance, geographical location or personal beliefs, we have one very important thing in common – we are life givers – creators – and that is something to celebrate!

A book, “International Women Celebrate: 100 Women Artists Reflect,” is in production. To order a copy, contact  Jill at art@ayrspace.ca.

Meanwhile, I am contemplating doing a limited edition print run of the painting. Stay tuned for details and email me if you are interested in buying a print.