Performing Songwriter; Artist Alexandra "Olenka" Gadzik
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Calligraphy  

For about an half hour a day I do calligraphy as a breathing meditation and muscle tension mindfulness exercise. I choose quotes from various sources, some later become components for the Polyglot lanterns. Browse existing pieces still available. Custom quotes may be available, please contact me.

 

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Original Asian-style vertical (in English or other Western languag) matted on art papers and encased between wood and acrylic glass, bolted together with wire hanger in the back.

This one is St. Teresa of Lisieux quote 1

"Each small task of everyday life is a part of the total harmony of the universe."

Wood, art papers, acrylic glass, gold-tone bolts.  
30" x 5 1/4". 

This original is available.

 

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Original calligraqphy of custom quote or poem wtih painted stamp (see detail below), mounted with art papers and encased between two layers of acrylic glass, bolted together.

This is one of a set of seven. Available as individual unframed prints.

A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape ...
but a woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape...


A strong woman isn't afraid of anything ...
but a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear...

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her ...
but a woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone...

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...
a woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them...

A strong woman walks sure footedly ...
but a woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls...

A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face ...
but a woman of strength wears grace...

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey ...
but a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong...


~ Anonymous

"Balance: A Strong Woman..." detail

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Gothic on paper parchment. 

This one is a Prayer for Calm and Perspective.

 

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 Prayer for the News