Thursday, August 30, 2012

St Damien of Molokai


This poster was for a 30 August 1914 anniversary of Father Damien death, but was cancelled due to World War I. In matter of fact, Father Damien's hometown was burned to the ground one week earlier.

Saint Damien silkscreened Church on Molokai in Hawaii..Images is about 16 by 18 inches on both shirts and prints   http://bit.ly/UdZIBS

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Saint Icon - Damien of Molokai

So being raised Catholic, I have an appreciation for the saints. I really like the tradition, ceremony and formality that surrounds the saints. I want to do a series of saint icons for saints that are important to people I know.  I started this project a while ago but finally put the finishing touches on this one.  And its a great on to begin with.

Damien of Molokai is important to many people in Hawaii. He is the name sake of one of my uncle's Alma Mater. He is one of 15 American Saints and most notably he did most of his missionary work in Hawaii.

I started with an red oxide ink wash. I then did the drawing in red ink then in black ink. I am pretty happy with the effect. The hand pose is nod to El Greco who really liked that hand layout.

I like the alcove in the background though I am unsure if the drawing is really complete yet.   

I have a whole bunch of pages prepped lets see how many of these I can do  
by Richard Barlett  
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Thursday, August 23, 2012

India - Ministry notes rise in leprosy cases


New Delhi: 
India has recorded more than 127,000 fresh cases of leprosy in 2011-12, its federal parliament was told yesterday.  Junior Health Minister Sudip Bandyopadhyay said the state of Uttar Pradesh topped the list with 24,627 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 17,892 cases and Bihar with 17,801.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India accounted for 54 percent of the total number of leprosy cases detected worldwide in 2010, which came to 228,474.

However, a senior ministry official described last year’s rise as “slight.”  A.K. Puri of the ministry’s leprosy section said the national leprosy eradication program is supplying free medicines to patients, training doctors to diagnose cases and providing facilities for reconstructive surgery.  The government also grants 5,000 rupees to each patient for medical rehabilitation and is conducting awareness programs to change public attitudes toward patients.

Sister Ambrose Kadavelil, who works with leprosy patients in Bihar, said they are ostracized by people who are afraid of contracting the disease.  “People bring the patients and dump them in leprosy colonies,” she said, adding that this dismissive attitude was a major cause of the lepers’ frequently pathetic condition.  “It becomes very difficult for these people to join mainstream [society] even once they are cured. Some start begging as their source of livelihood,” she said.  “There is also a need to educate the leprosy patients themselves,” she said, adding that generally they are illiterate, malnourished, unhygienic and ignorant.  “They need to be motivated to take the medicines regularly, as some of them tend to stop the course and the disease reappears.”

Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a progressive ailment that can cause permanent damage to the skin, nerves, limbs and eyes if left untreated.  While transmitted by air through droplets from the nose and mouth, the disease is one of the least infectious diseases in the world, according to a fact sheet from the WHO.  The fact sheet further notes that the principle form of treatment is Multi-Drug Therapy, or MDT, which the WHO has been providing worldwide since 1995.  “Over the past 20 years, more than 14 million leprosy patients have been cured, [and] about 4 million since 2000,” the fact sheet states.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Molokai: The Hawaiian Island with gentle charm

When we think of Hawaii, Maui, Waikiki, Kauai and the Big Island come to mind: Stunning high rise buildings, dozens of outdoor activities – from surfing to sailing – with spectacular indoor entertainment in sophisticated night clubs that bring on visions of Las Vegas. Then there is Molokai: an idyllic 38 by 10 miles, a paradise with a little more than 7,000 laid back folks, of which about half are native Hawaiians. It is the least hyped of all the islands, with a small friendly population that makes a visitor feel like part of a special family.

Gentle charm:     Molokai is not for everyone. There isn't the tempo of the other islands, but there is a romantic rhythm that comes from the Pacific gently beating on the island's shores. A peaceful, gentle charm permeates this second smallest island of the original island chain. It feels like an exclusive, serene aura hovers over this volcanic speck floating in the Pacific. On clear nights, from the beaches on the western shore, the twinkling lights of Oahu 25 miles across the channel can be seen. This gives a fairytale feeling that asks what might be if I go through the looking glass, but do I want to?

Itinerary flexibility:   Molokai can be included in Hawaii itineraries with flexibility. Day flights are available from Oahu or Maui, or nestle in on the island with great hotel rates, comfortable condos or bed and breakfasts, and visit the sister islands as your whim directs. It depends on how much lack of stress and relaxation you can handle.

The Friendly Island:  Molokai has many labels. It is presently called the "Friendly Island," but it has gone through many metamorphosis. It was known as the "Lonely Island" in the 16th and 17th centuries due to superstition and fear of the powerful and feared Kahunas (priests) that were suppose to inhabit the island.

The Forbidden Island:   In the mid-1800s, leprosy crept in and Molokai became the "Forbidden Island." Lepers were cast off to an inaccessible cove on the Kapapapa Peninsula. It was a death sentence for anyone sent here until 1873 when a Belgian priest, Father Damien de Veuster, came to Molokai and dedicated his life to caring for the lepers. After years of easing the plight of the exiles, he died from the disease. Eventually a Norwegian scientist, Armauer Hansen, isolated the virus, eased the ravages of those infected and stopped the disease from spreading. The disorder became known as Hansen's disease.

The Molokai Mule Ride:  The colony can be reached by the “Molokai Mule Ride" that includes a 1,700-foot decent with 26 switchbacks. Upon arrival into the valley, you will be greeted by a resident and a four hour tour is available. It's safe and very interesting. You can also hike or fly in and be met by representative from the Kalaupapa National Historical Park who can accommodate your tour needs. 

A stunning view:   Drive to Palaau State Park for breathtaking views at Kalaaupapa Lookout, a panoramic view of the leper colony, its airport and the 2,000 foot sea cliffs. Another path will take you to Phallic Rock; the ancient Hawaiians recognized this as a fertility symbol. It is said that infertile woman need only touch it for results. Watch out!

Simple and uncluttered:   With waterfalls, beautiful scenery and the tallest sea cliffs in the world, Molokai lets the visitor take a few steps back to the past when everything moved much slower and everyone had time to, as they say, "smell the flowers." Everything is simple and uncluttered. When was the last time you were the only car on the road going 20 miles an hour? Kites and hand-dyed shirts are the exciting things to purchase here.

Getting around:   Molokai airport is about eight miles northwest of Kaunakakai. Rental cars are available and reservations (especially on weekends) are a good idea. There is no public transportation, but there is a 24-hour taxi service, a helpful touring office and a limousine company available. There is a ferry from Maui (Lahina) to Molokai.

Getting there:   Hawaiian Airlines serves Molokai with a 26-minute flight from Honolulu. Molokai Air Shuttle also offers flights. If you plan to fly to the leprosy settlement, you can fly to a simple landing strip at Kalaupapa Airport. Molokai Airport serves passengers for all other parts of Molokai. A reliable travel agent is your best bet for the best deals.
By Camille Bounds
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St. Damien of Molokai



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