Statue of Liberty Tour

4/26/2024

Statue of Liberty Tour

I decided to take advantage of the warm, sunny spring break and go see the nearby Statue of Liberty. Last year, I prepared a 'Constitutional Day Poster' drawing contest with my students and child, and my daughter who was deeply moved by it wanted to visit there. Above all, as an immigrant, I wanted to tour here again, especially Alice Island.

It felt as if coming to this place, the first land that immigrants coming to New York entered, would help me find clues to something I had not realized before.

Ellis Island is an island at the mouth of the Hudson River. It is famous as a place where immigrants trying to enter the United States underwent immigration screening from January 1, 1892 to November 12, 1954.

It is located in New York Harbor, just 0.8 kilometers north of Liberty Island, where the Statue of Liberty is located. The island is named after Samuel Ellis, a merchant and farmer who owned the island during the late 1700s. The U.S. government purchased the island in 1808.

American icons such as the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island represent centuries of American history. It is no exaggeration to say that more than one-third of all Americans have someone whose ancestry passed through Ellis Island.

Located near the port, the Alice Island Immigration Museum features many historical records of the millions of immigrants who aspired to start a new life in the Americas.

America, the land of freedom, has been the dream destination of countless people from all over the world who left their hometowns for a better life. Around the 20th century, many immigrants who crossed the Atlantic Ocean and entered New York Harbor would have been lost in many thoughts while looking up at the Statue of Liberty. Those who set out with their own stories buried in their hearts must have dreamed of a big and beautiful life instead of poverty, despair, and the shackles of tradition. But there was a gate they had to pass through. It was the immigration office on Ellis Island.

It is said that the issue of handling immigrants in the United States began to be discussed in earnest in 1847, when thousands of Irish people suffering from famine due to a severe potato crop failure flocked to New England and New York. Afterwards, as immigration gradually increased, an immigration office that could systematically manage it became necessary.

The dishes that were used to briefly eat food by people who had to undergo screening to enter New York were on display. As an immigrant, I can somewhat understand how they felt about eating this food. There must have been a mixture of wonder and anxiety in their minds. This is probably how most immigrants feel when they first set foot in an unknown land.

After suffering from seasickness for several days, they finally arrived in the land of dreams, but had to wait again for the final judge's decision at this temporary stop. While they were waiting, they drew pictures of the ships they had boarded. I could feel more intense energy in the picture of the ship on this wall than any other work of art.

The Statue of Liberty has served as a beacon of direction and hope for countless immigrants since 1886. The statue was created by two Frenchmen: painter and sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, an expert metal engineer and later creator of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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The torch held in the right hand symbolizes illuminating the light of reason throughout the world. In addition, the Statue of Liberty stands on a broken chain, a method chosen by Bartholdi instead of wearing the Phrygian hat that traditionally symbolizes 'liberation from slavery'.

I was lucky enough to meet someone with bright and beautiful energy and was able to take a family photo with a wonderful composition. He was doing construction work nearby and offered to take our picture. Then, he took a picture of the Statue of Liberty, almost lying down, so that the entire Statue of Liberty and my family were in one angle. The construction helmet came off for a moment while I was taking pictures while lying down. Our family was deeply touched by his kindness and brightness. And I think this energy is what is making America what it is today. These are people who love their work, are kind to strangers, and live positively every day with deep passion and sincerity. I don't know the name, but I want to express my gratitude once again.

The Statue of Liberty looks like a sculpture, but inside, there are stairs and an elevator. Auguste Bartoli's memory of his mother. It is said to have been sculpted from her model.

Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was a genius sculptor and architect born in Colmar, and Bartholdi's representative work is the Statue of Liberty that stands at the entrance to New York.

Below is a photo of the birthplace of a genius architect in Colmar that I visited in 2013 before moving to the United States from my time living in Germany. In a city I happened to visit, I came across the Statue of Liberty, symbolizing New York, where I would move to. This was very impressive to me.

The bronze sculpture supporting the sphere in the center of the museum yard is also his work. The title of this work, which was displayed at the Paris Salon, is ‘The Great People who Support the Earth’. The three statues holding the earth each have scales, a sword, a shield, and a hammer, representing justice, patriotism, and labor as a trinity. It is a wonderful work that captures the thoughts and soul of Bartholdi's heart.

It was the moment when the Statue of Liberty, which I discovered in a small, beautiful French city called Colmar, which I happened to visit in the past, overlapped with the current Statue of Liberty in New York. As if my life itself had been planned in advance, we left Germany and came to the United States as if it were fate. And when I was suffering from a slump and put down my brush for a while, I met the Angel of the Statue of Liberty and gained the strength to get up again. Can I, too, become an artist like the angel who took our picture today, delivering bright energy to someone else and leaving that energy behind in a painting? I think I want to become that kind of painter. And this will be why I came to New York.

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Niagara Falls in Canada

8/18/2023

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Niagara Falls in Canada

After a busy summer schedule, I finally went to Canada for 3 nights and 4 days. My goal this year was to see Niagara Falls. And I wanted to draw the grand nature.

At the inn I stayed at, I could see many picture frames with waterfalls painted or photographed on them. As an artist, I don't miss these paintings when I travel.

The color of Niagara Falls that I actually saw was emerald green. It used to create a beautiful scene, like clouds rising from the ground, with strong spray.

There are times when it is necessary to capture the details of the wave in a photograph in order to portray it well with a picture. Taking a close-up photo like this was helpful when drawing. The colors and patterns of these waves are like those of the sea that often appear in 18th-century oil paintings.

The rock under the waterfall is hit with the whole body by the waterfall falling so intensely every day.

Fortunately, we were able to see the fireworks display every night at 10pm on a clear day.

There was a cave during the course, and I was very impressed with the waterfall stem that I went down the stairs and looked up directly. This will help me picture the flow of the waterfall.

Niagara Falls changes its appearance in various ways depending on the weather. As if standing in a different place, the color of the waterfall changes differently with the clear sky.

And the rainbow that spreads out in the clear sky after rain makes these waterfalls even more attractive. You can see the rainbow right next to it, not from a distance.

Ah..these are the colors of the rainbow. I observed the colors and patterns with my mind.

When I saw the waterfall up close on a cruise, I felt the wonder of Mother Nature with fear. It was more intense than expected. It rained heavily, especially at the time I was passing by on the boat. The waves roared and the boat rocked. The waterfall that falls with strong vibration in it feels the power of nature.

Nature, which shows off its strong power, sometimes seduces humans like a beautiful rainbow. Through nature, people feel love and feel beauty. And rest and find peace. But sometimes these natural powers are so strong that they suffer. that is nature This trip was a time to feel the power of nature.

For in nature's embrace, we find not only solace and wonder but also the reflection of our own journey through this awe-inspiring world.

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Review of Islip Art Council

7/23/2022

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Islip Art Council

I went to the Islip Art Council for a while this morning. The picture below was accepted in the artist open call that I applied for a while ago, so I had to go bring the work before the opening show(29th).

Below is the gallery location. It is located inside a Westfield shopping mall in the area called Islip, southeast of Long Island.

What makes this gallery unique is that it is located inside a shopping center. It is located in a crowded place, so it is structured so that more people can experience art.

It is the closest to Westfield Shopping Town when you enter the 4th entrance.

As you can see on the map below, this gallery is located right next to the Dick's store.

The gallery itself has the good benefit of ease of access.

Below is a picture of the front of the gallery. Since only this picture is posted on the website, I don't think people would think they would be inside the shopping mall. Anyway, you have to go inside to find this gallery.

So I took the picture and went inside. Thanks to my husband for helping me transport the painting.

When you open the door and go inside, it is quite spacious inside. There is a counter to the left of the entrance and there are two employees working. There is a beam projector right in front and the chairs are placed like this. A bookshelf is visible to the left, and there are many books on the bookshelf. Perhaps there is a publication commemorative party or an art class here.

Since it is in a shopping mall, it seems that many people stop by to buy paintings as gifts. That's why, on the table in front of you, there were many paintings like this for sale.

I met with the curator, briefly wrote down my information and descriptions of the painting, and followed their instructions and placed the painting under the wall.

As I was about to leave the painting, I was fortunate enough to meet the author, John H. Krahn of a book, "Living a happier life at every age!" , he had stopped by for a while. He said that he is a Christian and mainly writes books about faith and happiness. When I was a teenager, I often read Reader's Digest, so I was grateful that I was able to meet and talk with a writer with clear eyes and a pure heart and show my work.

Below is the official website of Islip Arts Council which I visited today.

Here, when you purchase a painting as shown below, a certificate is given along with it.

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Boston on Memorial Day

6/1/2021

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Boston Tour review

During the memorial day, I went to Boston for a while on a schedule of 3 days and two nights. Thankfully, my husband's friend provided a clean and excellent hotel for us.
From Long Island to Massachusetts, it took 30 minutes by ferry. From the start, there was a feeling of anxiety that it was raining a lot and the wind would not capture the beautiful view of Boston. Even though it was a short time, but as I watched the windy sea, I thought for a moment to think of the painting of the English painter William Turner. Joseph Mallord William Turner (from April 23, 1775, to December 19, 1851) was an English painter. He was born in London as the son of a barber. It is also the current British 20-pound bill model. As a master of 19th-century landscape painting, he is the most beloved national painter of the British.

William Turner on the 20 pound bill changed from 2020

In particular, he was a painter who left a groundbreaking expression in the depiction of light. Later, literary man Ruskin raised his reputation, and he continued to paint landscape paintings throughout his life. The sea, swaying by rainstorms and typhoons, was a familiar subject that inspires artistic inspiration to him enough to become the theme of all his works. With the philosophy of drawing more realistically than the real thing, he looked at the scenery from a boat in a real storm. Therefore, the image should be more accurate than it is. Turner tied himself to the ship's sails with ropes and observed the scene for hours in the middle of a terrifying storm.

Thirty minutes later, we got off at the port and drove about three and a half hours on the highway to the Boston hotel. The hotel is a Hyatt Regency hotel near Boston University, and it was a great place to see the beautiful Charles River at a glance. However, the hotel was not served breakfast due to Covid restrictions. Some floors was also under renovation at the time. Everyone in the hotel wears a mask and is well kept on the street.

The city tour was challenging because it rained a lot, so I stopped by the college for my son and a science museum for my daughter. Although there is a restriction on Covid in the science museum, many people got vaccines, and it looked like it was before Covid.

The day before my return, the weather was clear to see Bunker hill and the USS constitution. The Battle of Bunker Hill is a battle between the Continental and British forces on June 17, 1775, in the early days of the American Revolutionary War. It was built in commemoration of the Battle of Bunker Hill, one of the significant battles in the American Revolutionary War.

The Freedom Trail is a 4-kilometer trail that connects 16 national historic sites in Boston National Historical Park and is a must-walk for your trip to Boston. From downtown Boston Common Park to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. There are two rows of red bricks on the floor, and we walked along this road.

The oldest surviving naval ship in the world, the United States Ship Constitution and museum, is located at the Charlestown Navy Yard in the Charlestown area. There are two naval ships on the dockside where the museum is located.
The three-mast wooden hull is the USS Constitution.' USS' stands for United States Ship,' which means U.S. naval ship, and constitution is an English word that means constitution. It was one of six naval ships built under the direction of President George Washington and the Naval Act of 1794 after the enactment of the U.S. Constitution. At that time, a ceremony was being prepared to shoot a cannon in commemoration of Memorial Day.

I went on a concise schedule with Memorial Day to take a closer look. But compared to last year, when I couldn't go anywhere outside my home, I'm only grateful. The Boston Museum of Art, which I mainly wanted to see, but the tickets was sold out and could not be seen. Nevertheless, I was also thankful to read people's interest and passion for art after the pandemic.

We couldn't see William Turner's slave ship at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, but our reality as we are going through a stormy pandemic is the real-life Turner talked.

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William Turner's slave ship at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston

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