a return to feminine power

As we strive to connect with the universe to unlock its secrets and our innate potential - the divine feminine has been a potent concept in human history.

Goddess Maat, Egyptian, date unknown
via the British Museum

The manifestation of feminine energy in the universe is the energy inside everyone associated with creativity, fertility, and intuitive thinking. It is a sacred power source that is both integral to the nature of the universe and inherent in ourselves.

Goddess Tellus relief, Ara Pacis, circa 13- 9 BCE

All through history the divine feminine is revered and deified as the foundation of all creation. In many cultures - then and now - the Mother Goddess is a matriarchal archetype represented frequently in art and found in various mythologies around the world.

our girls' day

2022 marks the tenth anniversary of the creation of the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG). This year the theme is “Our Time Is Now — Our Rights, Our Future.” 

Now more than ever, we must renew our commitment to work together so that girls enjoy and exercise their rights and can play a full and equal part in their communities and societies. Investing in girls is investing in our common future." ~ UN Secretary-General António Guterres 

Art by Karen Hallion

COVID-19 pandemic and multiple manmade and natural disasters in countries across the world have created repeated challenges for young women and girls to learn, earn and connect in a free, independent and safe environment. 

Situations have accentuated the importance of education and technology as crucial support for young women and girls to access essential services and information, communicate safely, connect with friends and relatives as key aspects for autonomy and future prospects. 

This is a key priority of the Generation Equality Action Coalition for Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality. The Coalition is bringing together governments, tech companies, the UN System, civil society organizations and young people for a more equal and diverse digital transformation, including by preventing and eliminating online gender-based violence.

Day of the Girl message from UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell

The leadership and participation of young women and girls are at the heart of all these efforts. On International Girls in ICT Day, let us work together to prioritize girls’ access to technology, and to ensure meaningful connectivity in a safe and empowering environment.

It is time for us all to stand accountable - with and for girls - fully invested in a future that believes in their agency, leadership and potential. 

Oei Katsushika : artist, daughter, Hokusai's keeper of secrets

We just celebrated International Women's Day [last March 8] and head into our month long observance of Women's History Month.

Here at wonder | wander | world we are focusing our continued gaze on art in general and women in particular.

Father-Daughter Collaboration

Especially in this one particular case, these famous words of Virginia Woolf, another accomplished artist, is all too true and quite sad.

We offer you the rare and unique O-Ei Katsushika - Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter, and secret collaborator on many works of her famous father, Hokusai.