Les Rêves Canadiens

Madonna was created to demonstrate the depth of prejudice within us. We become comfortable with ethnic groups in our society, especially in Canada where multiculturalism (Cultural Mosaic) is state policy. I grew up in a small Ontario town and did not meet many other groups. In fact my father told me that the Klu Klucks couldn't find any black people in our town so they burned crosses on the lawns of Catholics. I have since traveled and met many people of many different groups. I have more depth in my life since gaining a broader cultural perspective. I have also found within myself that when I am ready and eager to slap myself on the back for being so liberal, some other group or perspective emerges and there I am, a bigot again. Being of the predominate race, it is hard to really say I understand what it is like to be discriminated against. I have had long hair off and on for years, but I can cut it at will and be back on top. I have a choice. One unique perspective is afforded me by my name. I don't have a French accent, and introduce myself as John Paul, but politically correct Canadians sometimes then address me as Jean-Paul. I feel like a patronized Québécois when that happens.
Here I have used the information from my colour compendium to show the relationship between a young boy and his mother. The boy is yellow for the male energy, overlaid with green for healing. The mother is blue for feminine energy, with pink to show her easy relationship with her body. His red lips mirror the mother's nipples to show the sexuality between mother and baby. He is snuggling into his mother and yet reaching out to the world.
We may be comfortable with black people and other groups, but how comfortable would we be with green and blue people? Will we be ready to welcome interstellar visitors with open hearts?
The pastel is 18"X24" mounted on light Purple Mat. Completed in the Fall of 1990. $800.00 Can. framed.
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