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Acknowledgements


 The Sacred Nude series was an incredible journey. From their concep-
 tion to their completion, the drawings have woven a tale of desire. The
 desire for wholeness, for peace and for love of one’s self. I embarked on
 a journey to heal my body and my mind through meditation and to find
 the centeredness I had so long sought. Sacred Nude was a pivotal part of
 this journey.


 I would like to thank my friends and family for their love, help, guidance
 and encouragement, and for having faith in me, despite on occasion
 faltering, but who have never stopped believing in my work and me.


 Special thanks to the following people:


 Maimuna Adam (curator)
 Anais Alvarado, owner of Retreat Yoga Studio
 Eden O Shoro (art therapy)
 Niel Venter
 Andrew Crayford from The Life Drawing Gymnasia
 Darryl Nantais, my beloved framer
 Junko Rathmell for being my official photographer
 Ashley Chapman
 Greatart
 Evewright
 Paul Ballantyne (for the music)
 Mark Rathmel for his Boring Stories
 Noel Grassy Macken for his melodic poetry.


 Then, Francesca Simonelli, whose poetry discovered my art from across
 the Atlantic Ocean, and in perfect harmony, poured her soul into her
 immensely inspiring writing. Without her input and drive, the catalogue
 would simply not have been produced. No one gives me goose bumps
 quite like Francesca does: a Goddess woman.


 Thank you. Endlessly, love you all.
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