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Read more about the article Two worlds in tandem: moving from the past to the present

Two worlds in tandem: moving from the past to the present

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:February 9, 2017
  • Post category:All/Everyday Allegories
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February 8, 2017, would have been my dad's 66th birthday. He has been gone for nearly 8 years. I have been thinking a lot lately about things that come in…

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Read more about the article The love affair of art & politics-and the culture they create

The love affair of art & politics-and the culture they create

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:January 20, 2016
  • Post category:All/Everyday Allegories
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The chase. The game. Love it or hate it, love it and hate it. Choose to play, choose not to play. There's no getting away from it. Our existence depends on…

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Read more about the article The competition for our attention. The fight for our love.

The competition for our attention. The fight for our love.

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:November 16, 2015
  • Post category:Everyday Allegories

Comparison is a blessing and a curse, depending on how we use it. Comparisons help us understand context. They give us familiarity, which is vital for connection. The same things can be…

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Read more about the article What a year of “underemployment” looks like

What a year of “underemployment” looks like

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:November 8, 2015
  • Post category:All/Everyday Allegories

It's taken me waaaay too long to finally put this information together, but since a lot of people have asked, here's what one year of "underemployment" looks like since I…

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Read more about the article The challenge of staying bold without being ignorant

The challenge of staying bold without being ignorant

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:November 2, 2015
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It was 1991. I was three years old. My dad was in Seattle and my mom would be alone with me that winter. The road was covered with ice on…

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Read more about the article What the seasons teach us about change
Fall in Central Wisconsin.

What the seasons teach us about change

  • Post author:Jenie
  • Post published:October 9, 2015
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Fall. This is the season when the trees undress and the people cover up. Once again, the seasons teach us how shared conditions lead living things to change in different…

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Jenie Gao

I'm a full-time artist and entrepreneur based in Madison, Wisconsin. My work focuses on the landmark idea that defines who we are. I use my writing to share insights into my art practice, business, and advocacy work.
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