Through exhibitions, permanent collection acquisitions, and programming, Joslyn is working to elevate and amplify perspectives that historically have been underrepresented in the galleries. The Museum recognizes the potential of interpretation to highlight the diverse histories, beliefs, and practices embodied in works of art. With
OMAHA SPEAKS, we look to broaden the conventional interpretation of objects in our permanent collection by introducing commentary from leaders in our community.
Suzanna George, local creative, healer, and student of life
You look up, and there she is. She looks at you, looks into you, looks through you...and you are seen. Or do you feel exposed?
She commands your entire gaze, drawing you into the sparkles, the knowledge, the comfortable self-possession and confidence, the humanness with perhaps a slight edge of cynicism. She stares deeply into you, asking, “Do you have the same? Are you self-possessed? Do you know who you are by yourself, as yourself?"
The voluptuousness of her crown draws you into its soft, black mystery. Wild and yet restrained, it is a mass of blackness, of conviction and strength, love and comfort, holding you, embracing you. The flowers behind pay homage to the beauty that stands among them, a queen in her sovereignty. She is at once the cool auntie with the groovy eyeshadow; the grandmother in her youth, presiding in her strength and pride; the mentor you’ve been looking for, the friend you’ve always wanted.
She’s still looking at you, not with judgment, but with soft questions...or maybe hard questions?
Who are you, what are you, where are you?
She knows she is here to do what she is meant to do, and stands resolute in that knowledge, that determination, and that power.
Can you say the same?
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Zanna George, aka Mistress Mynx, is here in this time and space by way of Nigeria, Ireland, and Nebraska, friends, families, joys, sorrows, and cats. She is blessed to be living and learning her crafts as a healer, an artist, a musician, and a student of life and self. She is neither behind nor ahead, but precisely where she is meant to be, doing what she is meant to do.
