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Cathy A
@cathyaster.bsky.social
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Mixed-media artist/collagist. Pubic transportation advocate. Baker. Grandma. Storyteller. Veteran. Abortion is healthcare. To-do lists ++. Libraries. Digital accessibility matters. PDX. She/her.
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cathyaster.bsky.social
I'm taking action on June 14 to remind Trump and his enablers that America has No Kings. Join me in Portland, OR to reject authoritarianism and show the world what democracy really looks like. app.sosha.ai/s/exP6atkC
Join me on June 14
app.sosha.ai
May 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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bencollins.bsky.social
There we go.
eoinhiggins.bsky.social Eoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social · Apr 15
MIT following Harvard's lead here
April 15, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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marcelias.bsky.social
I would not have predicted that large universities would show more courage than either Big Law or corporate media. Good for them.
April 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
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mdstamper.bsky.social
Portrait of Amália Rodrigues by Eduardo Malta (Portuguese) - Oil on canvas / 1949 - Museu do Caramulo (Portugal) #womeninart #art #portraitofawoman #fineart #womensart #portrait #oilpainting #EduardoMalta #PortugueseArtist #MuseudoCaramulo #beauty #style #Malta #portraitofalady #PortugueseArt #1940s
The talented and beautiful Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues, known simply as Amália Rodrigues -- or popularly as Amália -- was a Portuguese fado singer (fadista). Dubbed "Rainha do Fado" (Queen of Fado), she was instrumental in popularizing fado music worldwide and traveled internationally throughout her career. In fact, Rodrigues remains the best-selling Portuguese performing artist in history. Fado is a deeply emotional and evocative musical genre from Portugal, often described as the country's "national treasure." It's characterized by mournful melodies, often about themes of fate, longing, and the human condition, particularly the experiences of the poor and the sea. Fado is traditionally performed by a solo singer, usually accompanied by a Portuguese guitar and a classical guitar. The term "fado" is likely derived from the Latin word "fatum" meaning fate or destiny. Rodrigues was hailed by Variety as one of the voices of the 20th century and remains one of the most internationally known Portuguese singers ... and in Portugal, a national icon. She put Fado in the world map, and her works continue to inspire other performers and singers. Portuguese artist Eduardo Augusto d'Oliveira Morais Melo Jorge Malta, better known as Eduardo Malta, was a prolific painter with an extensive gallery of portraits for some of Portugal's most legendary leaders and icons including Amalia. Despite his fame as an artist, he remained true to his academic painting principles while not particularly embracing modern art styles sweeping the art world in the middle of the century. In fact, his 1959 appointment as director of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Lisbon was strongly contested, including a petition, due to his assumed opposition to modern art; however, he held the post until 1967.
April 15, 2025 at 12:28 AM
cathyaster.bsky.social
“Pretty as a Peacock” #CollageArt #AnalogCollage
Magazine collage on white background. 1950s woman in a tan, below-the-knee pencil skirt, brown shoes, and an oversize orange and brown plaid jacket. Her head is a peacock on a round orange background. She is holding a peacock feather in each hand as she walks down a road of orange stacked books.
April 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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liberalresistance.bsky.social
Keep those signs close. One of the organizers of “Hands Off 2025,” @50501movement.bsky.social, announced that Saturday, April 19th will be the next national day of action. Keep in mind, all of these protests are organized by humans, so accounts and websites won’t immediately have all dates.
April 19th. @50501movement.bsky.social announced on their Bluesky account that Saturday, April 19th will be the next national day of action. Follow: @50501movement.bsky.social @indivisible.org @liberalresistance.bsky.social On the left of the image is an illustration of a flag with the resistance symbol.
April 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
cathyaster.bsky.social
“Jello Mold Visionary” #CollageArt #AnalogCollage #MixedMedia
Collage on a light blue background, on a larger white background. Magazine cutouts of a round red fruit jello mold with cottage cheese and pineapple in the center. A 1950’s woman’s torso emerges from the cottage cheese. She has coiffed dark hair, a pearly necklace, and a turquoise top. She is holding a telephone receiver up to her ear with her right hand. As she gazes upward, her left hand is holding a large black and white rendering of a stereo card viewer with cards of city high-rises and factory buildings in view.
April 6, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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artologica.net
Looking at the headlines, April 4, 2025 #sqrlpix
squirrel peeking out of tree hole empty tree hole
April 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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czedwards.bsky.social
Hey, noting here that some update turned off the “Require Alt Text” and “Large Alt Text” settings under Settings>Accessibility.

You probably want to check your settings and re-configure for best bsky citizenship practices. (Yes, require alt-text; Large Alt Text is at your discretion.)
April 1, 2025 at 7:33 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
Very honored to have 2 pieces accepted to this show. Friday, April 4, 2025, 5-9 pm, First Friday Opening reception for NO / STALGIA for artists, family and friends. Art at the Cave hrs: Tues-Thurs 11-5 & Fri-Sat 11-6; 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660, (360) 314-6506, www.artatthecave.com
Digital flyer for art show: NO/STALGIA. April 4-April 26, 2025. 88 collage artists hosted by the Pacific Northwest Collage Collective. Opening reception, first Friday, April 4, 2025, 5-9 pm. All ages welcome. Collage meet-up, Saturday, April 5, 2025, 12-4 pm. Both events held at Art at the Cave Gallery, 108 E Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA, 98660.
April 2, 2025 at 5:02 AM
cathyaster.bsky.social
“BFFs”
#CollageArt #MixedMedia #VintagePhotos
9-inch by 12-inch collage on white background. Vertical overlapping strips of both printed and hand-decorated papers in colors of light beige, deep yellow orange, and maroon; they run about 80 percent of the length of the white paper background. Papers include a map, printed tissue paper, and a dress pattern. 4 small circular cutouts of vintage black and white photos scattered on top of the colored paper strips of two teen girls, probably from the 1940s or 1950s. Area around each photo is embellished with embroidered lines and dots in maroon and deep yellow embroidery thread.
April 1, 2025 at 11:47 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
“Keepin’ time” #CollageArt #AnalogCollage
Magazine collage. Torso of 1950’s coiffed woman in a navy and white dress snapping her fingers on top of a record player. Her crossed legs wearing stockings and high heels are poking out under the left bottom corner of the record player. Ripped snippets of sheet music are incorporated, one behind the woman and the other at the bottom corner of the record player opposite her legs.
March 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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brianamillslmft.bsky.social
If you believe that only the “fit” should survive and the rest are excusable deaths, that’s eugenics. Every life is important. Every disabled person is worthy of life. Disability is part of nature. If you live long enough, you will become disabled. We’re all vulnerable and all valuable.
March 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
NO / STALGIA show: artatthecave.com in Vancouver, WA opens Friday evening, 4 April 2025. Gallery attendance is free. Features many collage artists from the PNW Collage Collective. Stay tuned for more details. Excited to have two of my pieces accepted; here is one.
Rectangular collage with black background for the top half and white background for the bottom half. Features magazine cutouts: a 1950's woman in a dress and heels leaning back on a striped mattress; her head has been replaced with a woman's head from the 16th century in a ruffled collar and lace cap; the bed is perched on a stack of stones, with the smallest, round one at the bottom painted green like a pea. Cutout magazine letters adjacent to the image read, "The Princess & The Pea."
March 25, 2025 at 2:12 AM
cathyaster.bsky.social
Fierce little storm on Wednesday night caused hundreds of these brilliant blue Velella velellas to wash up on the beach in Oceanside on Thursday morning.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velella #OregonCoast
Scattered rocks on the sand with a bright blue sea creature called a Velella velella in the middle. It is oval shaped and has small tentacles around the entire edge.
March 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
Beachcombing haul from a mini-vacation this week in Oceanside, OR. Mostly small agates (chalcedony) and cool rocks including a nice green jasper, with a few sea-polished shell fragments. #beachcombing #agates #OregonCoast
Variety of ocean rocks in an oval basket with textured surfaces and a range of colors including red, green, black & tan. Large oval pile of small mostly white agates. Ocean-worn shell fragments & sea glass. Rectangular orange ceramic dish with a small piece of smooth driftwood next to a speckled orange and brown rock. All objects arranged on top of a striped, multi-colored piece of fabric in autumn hues.
March 21, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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mdstamper.bsky.social
Corina by Niki Tong Yuk Ying (Hong Kong) - Oil on canvas / 2020 - Paintings in Hospitals (London, United Kingdom) #womeninart #oilpainting #art #womensart #portrait #healthcare #fineart #nhs #hospitals #NikiTongYukYing #womenpaintingwomen #PaintingsInHospitals #service #portraitofawoman #oiloncanvas
This oil on canvas painting of "Corinna" by Hong Kong artist Niki Tong Yuk Yin is from the "Healthcare Heroes" exhibition, an incredible series of portraits painted to celebrate the staff, caregivers and role art played during the COVID-19 crisis. The artist said about the portrati, "I am very honored to paint Corina who is a frontline NHS staff. The portrait is a gift to surprise her once she finished her self-isolation and be back with her daughter. I was moved when I heard her story, being isolated with her daughter because of her job. I would like to say thank you to all the NHS who support the patients in this difficult time." The exhibition was part of the "Paintings in Hospitals" national charity dedicated to using world-class art to inspire better health for people in the UK. Founded in 1959, the "Paintings in Hospitals" art collection holds over 4,000 artworks and is the first and only national collection curated with the specific purpose of improving people's mental and physical wellbeing. Corinna is depicted in this close-up portrait as a female healthcare worker wearing medical protective gear, emphasizing her dedication and resilience during the COVID-19 crisis. Her face is partially obscured by a light grey surgical mask and clear protective goggles. The eyes, visible above the mask, are large and expressive, conveying a sense of both determination and weariness. She is wearing a dark blue surgical cap, and a dark blue scrub top visible around the neck and shoulders. The background is a blurry wash of pale pink and peach tones, textured and blending with her clothing and gear. The style is impasto -- giving the portrait a dynamic texture and a slightly abstract quality, further enhancing the mood of quiet strength and solemnity in the face of adversity.
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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📢 #Altgov Announcement
Coming to you live & in living color - and also occasionally on yellow parchment... and that one time from a bathroom in Florida - is @altnatarchives.bsky.social
Put on your white gloves and press that follow button!
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March 17, 2025 at 3:10 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
@sentimentbot.bsky.social ??
March 17, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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barryaparks.bsky.social
Walk along the quay just west of the San Marcos ferry dock, and this view across the Grand Canal to the Basilica Santa Maria Della Salute opens before you. Perhaps you'll want to take a gondola over this Baroque landmark. (Acrylic on 11"x14"x1.5" wood panel) #acrylicpainting #veniceart #gondola #art
Gondola prows line the waterfront, connected to the quay by wooden piers. The teal-colored Grand Canal extends to the bank of the Dorsoduro District beyond. Most notably, the towering domes and bell tower of Santa Maria della Salute rises above the waterline, into a lilac sky
March 13, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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erinrichardson.bsky.social
This is going to kill many public libraries, especially in rural areas. If you use a public library, you will be impacted. #imls is a dust mote in the federal budget. It also provides things like internet at your local library so people can apply for jobs and kids can do homework.
March 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
cathyaster.bsky.social
TFW you hear the metallic clink of your mailbox and you rush outside to see what great new collage images and bits are there in your junk mail. (Today: SCORE!) #collage #AnalogCollage
March 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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djregular.tech
Semi-regular reminder: Please use alt-text, especially for screenshots of flyers, letters, text posts, etc. For people that use screen readers or the like, those sorts of posts are like throwing up a blank wall.
March 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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eolai.bsky.social
A #painting for you. "Cobh II" came from a day I spent cycling from one online friend to another, stopping in the Cork Harbour town to paint this view of the town from the pier. At one point my stool collapsed and with my dodgy knees I was like an insect on its back. Good times. #SpeirGorm #ArtYear
Landscape format in painterly acrylics on canvas. View of town on a hillside from pier. Under a yellow painterly sky a gothic blue cathedral with a steeple on the left end sits on top of the town. Below it and to the left is a row of tall dark blue supporting arches under the green stone boundary wall and walkway which drops down to a jumble of blue slate roofs. Along the bottom across the full width of the painting is the front street scene of 7 buildings, each with 3 stories though of varied heights, and joined together save for one gap. They have shop fronts at street level, upper stories are coloured, left to right, pink, white, yellow, orange, red, teal, and yellow, with contrasting window frames and details including dormer windows. Buildings are 3 or 4 window bays wide, all narrow windows coloured in a blue or a black. A couple of small trees with a ball of bright green foliage are on the left, and up beside the cathedral there is one at the left end and 2 at the right. Parts of the fronts of other buildings are visible in gaps up the hill to the top on the right. Signed top right: Liam Daly
March 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM