sarahgj

I am reading your biography, and was lucky enough to see you speak at the Anderson Ranch Arts Center Last week (thank you!). One of the things I was touched by in the book were the occasions with Nesy and Ulay where you opted to forgo parenthood because of the life you wanted to pursue as an artist. I have chosen the same, and wonder if you have any thoughts on this very important choice looking back. Would you have had time for children? How you do feel about these decisions now?

I totally understand - thank you, Marina. I never wanted children either, and as a woman in American culture, that almost makes you a pariah...particularly if you're choosing to be an ARTIST over being a parent. It's ok if you "can't" have kids, but people look at you sideways if you "don't want" kids. Here's to living a meaningful life, in whatever form that takes. All the best to you! xo

Commander Kelly, thank you so much for the amazing images you post of our humble home from your window! Has there been any particular view that moved you in such a way, to take philosophical pause at our humanity? As an artist, I'm moved by both your aesthetic eye, but also the perspective your images afford us - if we're willing to take a moment and consider our place on the blue marble. Thank you so much.