New Orleans

NOLA; Destruction Still Abounds After 18 Months

"The rebuilding of New Orleans gives us the perfect opportunity to see if we're ready to extend the legacy of Dr. King."
~ Wynton Marsalis

I had wanted to “help” in some way since the Hurricane Katrina disaster began. I had sent clothing, supplies, but felt I needed to “do more”. 18 months later, February of 2007, I finally went to New Orleans with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Marblehead MA to do whatever relief was needed. We worked in St. Bernard’s Parish where I learned how to “mud” seams on walls and ceilings, taping ceilings to be painted and most importantly, got to know one of the families and hear them talk about Hurricane Katrina and what happened to them and their neighbors. These are several photos from taking a walk down Guerra Drive. I selected several from my exhibit to show people that the devastation still continues in sections of Louisiana. We cannot forget these people. I’ve also included 3 oil paintings. I saw a photo of “The Black Knight of New Orleans” in a magazine and I was overwhelmed and compelled to paint the essence of his sadness and survivorship etched in his face. We were on our way to our “sister UU church” when at a stop, I jumped out of the van to photograph this boat rammed into a tree. All the houses around were still boarded up and this was not a poorer section of town. I also fell in love with the Catahola, a Louisianan brand dog, like “Violet”, who was lucky to be a survivor.

Holly Aloha Jaynes on Guerra Drive witha typical Louisiana Catahola dog.

1. 17th Street Canal Levy	2. Guerra Drive Lifeboat	3. Tea?	4. Home to be Demolished
5. Home and Personal Belongings	6. Putting up Drywall	7. Who's Dolly is This?	8. Hope
9. Doin' Our Best	10. Little Girl and Puppy Statue	11. I Love Mold	12. Angel of the World
"Violet" Catahola Dog 8x10 $200	The Black Knight of New Orleans 9x12 NFS	Noah's Arc - No Politicians 16x20 $450

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