The Noble Dream of Being an Artist

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Throughout the centuries, women's contributions to the art world have been minimized, their achievements overshadowed, and their legacy forgotten.

Currently, gender inequality unjustly persists, limiting access and visibility for women artists. Global statistics reveal a staggering gap that we need to close together:

• Only 13% of solo exhibitions in contemporary art museums feature the work of women artists.
• Artworks created by women sell, on average, for only 32% of the price of their male counterparts.
• Globally, permanent museum collections contain only around 12% of works created by female artists.
• Women artists receive fewer awards and recognition; in fact, only 11% of awards granted by major art institutions acknowledge their talent.

* Approximate data obtained from various online sources until January 2022 supports the provided information.

Immerse yourself in an emotional and revolutionary journey through the pages of The Noble Dream of Being an Artist: The Hidden Faces of Art.

In this poignant anthology, light is shed on the stories of 50 women artists from the past through poems inspired by their lives and artistic journeys. Moreover, the book is a literary treasure housing a captivating collection of portraits and works by outstanding and talented contemporary artists, all inspired by the artists we pay tribute to. With passion and creativity in every stroke, these artists have captured the essence and strength of the protagonists, reviving their memories and building a valuable testimony to the relevance and enduring impact of female artists in culture and art.

The Noble Dream of Being an Artist: The Hidden Faces of Art is a cry of resistance, a challenge to break down the walls of invisibility, and a reflection on the importance of inclusion and equality in the world of art.

Because we need to build a path to equity together.

This project is a call to rebuild, forge, and preserve new chapters in the history of art, with more inclusive and just narratives that enrich our collective understanding of art and propel us towards a future where talent knows no gender.

It's time to build a story with all shades and narratives, clearly revealing who the authentic artists have been and appreciating the invaluable role of women in art!

The initial step involved gathering information and unraveling the touching stories of women artists from the past destined to become the protagonists of our book. In the quest for allies on this journey, we came across The Pollination Project Foundation, an entity providing seed funding to individuals driving transformative changes in their communities, cultures, and countries. This support not only offered financial assistance but also instilled in us a renewed determination to carry forward our mission with greater strength.

So far, we have successfully completed the first two steps of our plan, contributing to the construction of a more just and equitable artistic narrative. Now, you are an essential part of the third stage of this thrilling journey: to spread our messageby purchasing the book.

You can support this campaign by tapping the Donate Now button; this way, you'll be placing a pre-order for the book. Additionally, the success of the campaign relies on how many times it is shared with friends, family, colleagues, etc. You can share the personalized link to this campaign (https://assets.gogetfunding.com/noblesuenoartista/)or by tapping the Share with friends button, and we would greatly appreciate it.

The more people join, the further this inspiring message of equality will reach. Together, we'll illuminate the legacy of these wonderful artists and change the narrative in art history. Moreover, you won't just be spreading the work of individual artists; you'll be part of an artistic revolution that transcends borders and builds a future where all talents are recognized, regardless of gender.

Together, we can make art a truly inclusive and diverse space!

Let's unveil the invisible, transform art history, and keep its memory alive!

One of the most significant reasons that practically compelled me to launch this crowdfunding campaign is my strong belief in the importance of sharing these inspiring stories through a tangible book and making my sincere contribution. For me, each printed page represents a living testimony of dedication and courage that deserves to be shared with the world.

A portion of the funds raised will be allocated to the printing of these books, enabling us to carry out this editorial project with the quality and scope that these stories deserve.

Additionally, I openly share a personal dream: to continue my academic studies abroad. Therefore, a portion of the funds will go towards establishing a personal study fund. This fund not only represents the possibility to fulfill my dream of studying abroad, accepting an offered study opportunity given by The University of Edinburgh but also symbolizes my ongoing commitment to learning and contributing to the global artistic community.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart because, with your support, you will nurture the realization of this literary project and pave the way for my personal and academic growth.

1. March 8, 2024: Launch of the campaign with a book pre-sale, available simultaneously on Amazon. For donations/purchases from Costa Rica, you can do so on the GoGetFunding campaign, and if you reside in any other country or want to acquire the English version, please head to Amazon.
2. April 12, 2024: Campaign closure.
3. May 2024: Commencement of book printing.
4. June 2024: Finally: Distribution of the books within Costa Rica. The buyers will be contacted promptly via email with their tracking number to trace the package with Correos de Costa Rica.

If you want your book to have a dedication from the author or you want to add a personalized note to give the book as a gift, include it as a note at the time of purchase or notify us at [email protected].

If you live outside of Costa Rica and want to purchase the spanish, english or digital version of the book, simply go to the first icon in the campaign links. This link will redirect you to the corresponding purchase page on Amazon, where you can choose the desired version and complete your purchase easily.

https://a.co/d/a2Mu0U1 (Amazon)

* Rewards apply only for supporting the campaign through the GoGetFunding site and must reside in Costa Rica.

There are three ways to support this project:

• Ally in the Fight: If you donate $45 (₡23,436) , you will receive a hardcover book as a token of gratitude for your support.

• Passionate Ally: If you donate $48 (₡25,000), you will receive a hardcover book and a beautiful bookmark created by the talented artist María José Da Luz.

• Kindhearted Ally: If you donate $85 (₡44,270) or more, you will receive two books; one for yourself and another to gift, allowing you to share this valuable gift with someone special.

Your donation will be greatly appreciated and contribute to the success of the project.

Thank you for your generosity!

They are the protagonists, the exceptional Artists to whom we pay tribute.

Alice Guy Blaché - The imperceptible pioneer of cinema

Alice Neel - Alice's honest brush

Amrita Sher-Gil - Sad eyes, infinite patience

Ana Mendieta - Where is Ana Mendieta?

Ángeles Santos - I want a canvas to paint the world

Broncia Koller-Pinell - Young woman with red hair

Camille Claudel - Only hope dies...

Carmen Herrera - The bus always arrives

Carol Rama - Appassionata

Christine de Pizan - The courageous pen of Christine de Pizan

Concha Méndez - The captain of her life

Cristina Gálvez - Dear diary

Dora Maar - Dora Maar, a photographic story

Edith Sitwell - Avant-garde verses

Edmonia Lewis - I am Wildfire

Esther Lurie - Drawing life in the ghetto

Etel Adnan - I write what I see, I paint what I am

Francesca Woodman - Elegy to Fransceca Woodman

Gabriele Münter - Times of war

Germaine Richier - Warlike rawness and the charm of surrealism

Gunta Stölzl - Weaver of dreams

Gwendolen Mary John - Gwen's inner world

Harriet Powers - Woven memories

Janet Sobel - Flashes of avant-garde: the ephemeral legacy of Janet Sobel

Judith Leyster - The painter of immortal instants

Julia Margaret Cameron - The divine art of photography

Lee Krasner - "The widow of abstract expressionism"

Leonor Fini - The shepherdess of the sphinxes

Lola Mora - Forging dreams in marble

Luchita Hurtado - I am

Lucia Moholy - The noble dream of being a photographer

Lygia Clark - Clark's magical workshop

Margaret Keane - Drama colored eyes

Margarete Heymann - Ode to the Greta cup

Margarita Gil Roësset - I wish I didn't love you so much

María Izquierdo - Painted dreams

María Teresa León - With the light of memory

Marie Čermínová (Toyen) - It's him

Marie Laurencin - Cotton watercolors

Marietta Robusti - My father's shadow

Marisol Escobar - The woman forged by silence

Maruja Mallo - Celebrating a life in freedom

Maud Lewis - The color of life

Meret Oppenheim - The artist of a thousand dreams

Mira Schendel - Small graphic poem

Nathalie Micas - The artist who shines in the shadows

Phillis Wheatley - Broken chains, free verses

Polina Raiko - Painting sadness, discovering hope

Sarah Biffin - Threading dreams

Tamara de Lempicka - The baroness with a brush

Wen Shu - Art and nature in the Ming Dynasty

Zinaida Serebriakova - Watercolor tears

This book is the result of the collaboration of talented Artists who became indispensable Allies.

To them, gratitude for leaving an indelible mark on every page of this work:

• Leda Astorga
• Doreen Bákit
• Li Briceño
• María José Briceño Fernández
• Mey Cantillano Vargas
• Emilia Cantor
• Leticia Céspedes Marchena
• Carolina Córdoba Zamora / CORZA
• Paquita Cruz
• María José Da Luz
• Fiorella Del Vecchio
• M.F.
• Fabiola Fallas
• Yudith Fallas / Yuxta
• Kate Fernández
• Ana Elena Fernández Díaz
• Patrizia Gallo
• Ariane Garnier
• Alina González
• Maga González
• Lilliana Gutiérrez Arguedas
• Tzeitel Hernández Jiménez
• Ana Griselda Hine
• Heidi Jiménez Sandoval
• Ivannia Lasso
• Mónica Llinás
• Lorna Loriane
• Man Yu
• Andrea Martínez Phillips
• Julieta Marcela Martínez Sánchez
• Xinia Matamoros Quirós
• Marcela Membreño Aguilar
• Silvia Monge
• Hazel Montenegro
• Séfora Mora Benavides
• Yara Mourelo
• Mariamarta Pacheco Coto
• Beatriz Parra Thompson
• Valeria Rodríguez Ramírez
• Pilar Rodríguez Sing
• Patricia Rucavado Rodríguez
• Éricka V. Saballos
• María José Sabatén
• Hazel Segura Montero
• Alondra Selva
• Raquel Soto de Castro
• Luisa Valerín Quesada
• Marcela Vásquez González
• LOV / Lorena Villalobos
• Marta Yglesias Piza
• Johanna Zamora J

We share a fragment of the prologue, a sample of the welcome that Arabella Salaverry, a prominent Costa Rican writer, has created to begin reading this literary work:

The book “The noble dream of being an artist” is presented as a forceful response to this feeling of frustration. A fire to illuminate the profile of so many women creators, and to tell them that there is a place for them in the world, even if recognition is late; to tell them also that other women, in solidarity, have taken on the task of rescuing and sharing the intensity of their profiles, from the image and from the word, with a mandate: to break the siege of discrimination.

Arabella Salaverry

Magón National Culture Award

Costa Rica

Dear supporters,

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your incredible support in our crowdfunding campaign. Your contributions are not just financial support; they are votes of confidence in our team and the impact we aspire to make.

We also extend our thanks in advance to those who help us by sharing our campaign. Your efforts amplify our reach and contribute significantly to the success of our project.

A special thank you to GoGetFunding for the support provided in making this campaign possible. Their assistance has been instrumental in bringing our vision to fruition.

Furthermore, our immense gratitude to Muqeet for his exceptional work in creating the video for this campaign, reflecting the purpose of our book: "The Noble Dream of Being an Artist: The Hidden Faces of Art". With great sensitivity and professionalism, Muqeet succeeded in capturing the essence of our message and vision. Thank you for being a part of this project!

As we embark on this exciting journey, we pledge to keep you informed of our progress and achievements. We look forward to sharing the positive impact we are creating together.

Thank you all for being the driving force behind our project. We are truly grateful to have such an incredible community with us.

Sincerely,

NSA Team

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