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Frankford High Freshman Art Going to Congressional Competition

Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) has selected the artwork of Danelly Cabrera, a 10th grade student at Frankford High to represent the First Congressional District in the 2018 Congressional High School Art Competition.

Miss Cabrera utilized digital media to create her artwork, entitled “Double Exposure.”  It features birds in-flight superimposed on the artist’s digital image. She says she was using her hair as a metaphor for a nest from which the birds are flying. The work was also selected for The Center for Learning Through the Arts Award by the School District of Philadelphia.

 

Miss Cabrera says she enjoys her classes with photo media teacher Adam Anderson, who also serves as Lead Technology Teacher and Art Department Coordinator at Frankford. But, as she completes her first year in high school she is not looking toward a career as an artist. She hopes to be a psychologist. Miss Cabrera’s family, originally from the Dominican Republic, moved to Philadelphia last year from New York.

Congressman Brady said, “I was pleased to select the work of this talented high school freshman, new to Philadelphia and the First Congressional District, who is also an immigrant. In these politically confusing and troubled times in our nation it is important that we recognize the talents, aspirations and contributions of those who have come to America for a better life.”

The Congressional art exhibition will be on display for ten months in the Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. “These young artists will have their work seen by hundreds of thousands people from across the country and around the world who visit the House office building and the U.S. Capitol,” Congressman Brady said.

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More Than Just a Woman

MORE THAN JUST A WOMAN

She’s more than just a woman,

who wandered into my life.

She’s more than just a woman,

that I spoke to more than twice.

She’s the woman who fights back the tears as I hold her through the night.

It’s more than just anguish.

It’s more than just the pain.

When she looks into the mirror and sees she’s not the same.

It’s like looking in muddy water but now it’s crystal clear.

God gave her the strength to make it, this is why she is still here.

When you talk about surviving, this is one thing that you can say,

she has the strength to make it, each an every day.

When she looks into the mirror – it’s more than just a woman.

“IT’S A SURVIVOR” Is what she sees.

 BY LENNY JAYNES

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Love Is

Love is a multifaceted word.

The love of your mother,

The love of your life,

The love of the kids when they don’t act nice.

The love of your dog,

The love of your cat,

The love of the seasons as they turn.

The love of the snow when it doesn’t make a sound,

The love of the rain as it hits the ground,

The love of loved ones you haven’t seen,

The love of the ocean,

The love of the sky,

The love of old memories that still make you cry.

The love of everything we can go on and on,

Love is a multifaceted word.

“LOVE IS LOVE”

BY LENNY JAYNES

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Found in Frankford – An Exhibit Opening This Friday

Chris Baker Evens, Frankford resident, will open his exhibit – “Found in Frankford” on Friday, April 6th at the Frankford CDC at 4667 Paul Street.

The opening reception is from 6 to 8 PM.

 

You can sample some of his work here and here.  Come out and meet him in person Friday night.  The photographs will be on display for about a month.

About the Artist: Chris Baker Evens is a freelance photographer based in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia. His subject matter explores the ways in which people access their power in public and private spaces. “Found in Frankford” is a collection of images made during the photo walks over the past twelve months. You can follow his work on Instagram: @chris_bakerevens or on the web at: www.chrisbakerevens.com

Questions? Contact Ileana Garcia at igarcia.fcdc@gmail.com

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It’s the First Day of Spring

I REMEMBER

Yes, I remember the first day of spring.

Weeping Willow’s dancing in the breeze.

Frozen lakes and rivers now running free.

Eagles flying high over cherry blossom trees.

It’s at this time when the air is sweet and clean.

It’s like a sweet and tender kiss coming off the ocean breeze.

Little old ladies scrubbing steps on bended knees.

YES-YES

I remember the first day of spring.

BY LENNY JAYNES