Art is not living. It is a use of living. The artist has the ability to take that living and use it in a certain way, and produce art.
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When we create out of our experiences, as feminists of color, women of color, we have to develop those structures that will present and circulate our culture.Audre Lorde
But the true feminist deals out of a lesbian consciousness whether or not she ever sleeps with women.
Audre Lorde
Part of the lesbian consciousness is an absolute recognition of the erotic within our lives and, taking that a step further, dealing with the erotic not only in sexual terms.
Audre Lorde
In other words, I would be giving in to a myth of sameness which I think can destroy us.
Audre Lorde
I can't really define it in sexual terms alone although our sexuality is so energizing why not enjoy it too?
Audre Lorde
Our visions begin with our desires.
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