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A visual depiction of how many times in my life I move against the current, honestly speaking, and asking honesty out of those around me. Painted in 2013 after making the decision that I could no longer work and teach for the City of Columbus Department of Recreation and Parks because of corruption and lies that directly impacted the studio where I taught. The city plan was to remove a huge expanse of glass block windows in a room with a high ceiling, and replace them all with concrete block. Why? They said "the windows were making the roof leak". An obvious lie. This is from the Director of Parks and Recreation, Alan McKnight. By appealing to Columbus City Council I saved most of the windows in my building and two other buildings. I also decided I could no longer work there. I loved and still love the many art students I worked with there for over 21 years. Thus... moving against the current. I could have remained mute like many others that worked in the building, allowing...

Artist Paddy Shaffer mixes a serious focus on subject matter that documents current history such as politics, elections, news, justice, the environment, and a lighthearted blissful enjoyment of nature, people, animals, food, and architecture in her art. Shaffer produces both a hard critical view, and a soft loving edge in the art she creates. Shaffer has mastered many mediums including: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass, and more. Current work also includes contemporary abstract images of ice and private collections of artifacts and memorabilia. These are pleasant and uplifting visuals images for commercial and home settings. Some are also educational in content, yet arty fun pieces. Enjoying the...