An artist is never poor.” Babette’s Feast by Isak Dinesen
Do you know the story Babette’s Feast? Babette, once a famous chef, is a refugee, who escapes the French civil war and resettles in Norway. For the next twelve years, she cooks for two deeply religious sisters—without pay. One day, Babette’s financial position changes, so she decides to prepare a lavish feast for the sisters and their neighbors. Overwhelmed by Babette’s generous hospitality, the meal helps heal the broken community.
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Top image: Babette’s Hands (sketch), Paper collage panels, 9×4 feet, 2018
Just watched the movie (English subtitles) last week with small group from church. Been thinking about it ever since.
Bruce, I’m so very sorry for missing your comment. But I’m glad that Babette’s Feast at St. Clements made such an impact on you. Babette’s Story also inspired me to create a traveling art experiment called Open Hands. The interactive work started in New York. Then in 2019, Open Hands traveled to San Fransisco. The work is also scheduled to pop up in more cities later this year.