Nijara is the daughter of an assistant that works for my friend Parbatti. Their family is a lower cast family and quite impoverished with not much chance or opporunity for advancement. That’s the way it works in Nepal. I thnk that not much change will really occur in Nepal until they are ready to let [...]
Archives for July 2010
Nirjara and Friends
Nirjara and friends, originally uploaded by gord clements. Nirjara is the girl in the pink. From the support that I have received from friends at home I sponsor Nirjara to attend school and to purchase books and supplies.
Are We Missing Something With Our Children
Is it possible that in our emphasis and reliance on our intellectual perception and pursuits that we have lost something. Could it be that our notions of the individual and of our own self have become somewhat compromised. Is there another way to see things that is more whole and complete. I am not suggesting [...]
Biratnagar
IMG_1304, originally uploaded by gord clements. Dusty streets
Seeing From Emptiness
I went for a walk through the downtown area of Biratnagar for the first time in a few months today. It was a very hot and humid day and there were crowds of people. It is easy to see things in Biratnagar in a negative way. When I first arrived in Nepal the pollution and [...]
Kopie von Bridge to Rügen
Kopie von Bridge to Rügen, originally uploaded by gord clements. iris
Kopie von Baltic Sea colours
Kopie von Baltic Sea colours, originally uploaded by gord clements. Iris mother on the beach at the Baltic sea
Kopie von Auf dem Darsser Bodden
Kopie von Auf dem Darsser Bodden, originally uploaded by gord clements. Iris Photo
Regentag
regentag, originally uploaded by gord clements. By Hundertwasser
Art in Germany
While I was in Germany I actively sought our opportunities to explore the art community. We visited many small art galleries and were fortunate to visit a number of larger galleries. Germany has a rich history of art , literature and poetry. One of my favorite artists is an artist named Friedensreich Hundertwasser who is [...]
