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This book will change the way you think about art and understand yourself. Shaping Destiny is about the conflicts between who we were taught to be and who we actually are. It drives to the heart of what it means to be a woman and an artist, while it reveals the sources of art that lie... read more
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Shaping Destiny is Destiny Allison’s journey through life and art from the first sculpture she created to just before her first major show at a prominent Santa Fe Gallery. Interspersing personal experience, childhood memories, and artistic exploration, Allison weaves a portrait of a woman in... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Quotes edit
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“Art is the process of relationship. Through art we discover and share ourselves.”
Setting & Locations edit
Organizations edit
- La Tienda at Eldorado: La Tienda is a commercial complex that focuses on community building and supporting the arts. It is located just outside Santa Fe, NM
First Sentence edit
Night was when my lack of voice was most apparent.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Self-discovery: This is the story of a woman in pursuit of herself. She uses art as the vehichle for her endeavor.
- creative process: Shaping Destiny reveals the creative process in depth and demonstrates what it takes to fully engage with one's passion in a meaningful way.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Destiny Allison (Author)
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Add the suggested reading level for this book.This is an adult read. The subject matter and complex language are not suitable for young children.
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Shaping Destiny: This is the author's blog. She posts other essays and things she is currently writing. She also has tips for authors and artists, and features a regular interview with women artists and writers. You can see images of the some of the sculptures she describes in the book and read about what other's are saying about Shaping Destiny
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