VIRMARIE DEPOYSTER
  • Portofolio
    • Beyond Labels
    • Holding Space
    • Wholehearted
    • Petal Power
    • Revelation: New Works
    • Still in Love
  • Artist Statement
  • Bio
  • RESUME
  • Arts-In-Education
  • Classes
  • Affiliations
  • Representation
  • Contact
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Inner Fire
Family Rock
Regal
Passive

There is just something about Mrs. Janet. 

A little bit of strength, a lot of kindness, and just the right amount of tenacity make her a well-loved friend and family matriarch. She radiates joy, her smile lights up a room, and even though she's lost a son due to a hit-and-run accident, somehow, her stories are filled with hope. 
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In our interview session, she expressed that people often label her as passive and say she has a regal look about her. Janet finds that puzzling because she doesn't see herself like that most of the time. However, she shared that "something shifts in me when I wear ceremonial African American clothing. Then, my spirit is filled with pride and boldness, and suddenly, I feel regal.

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© 2012- 2023  Virmarie DePoyster
5105 McClanahan Drive, Suite J-10, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116  USA
  • Portofolio
    • Beyond Labels
    • Holding Space
    • Wholehearted
    • Petal Power
    • Revelation: New Works
    • Still in Love
  • Artist Statement
  • Bio
  • RESUME
  • Arts-In-Education
  • Classes
  • Affiliations
  • Representation
  • Contact