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Maj Hedtjärn: colour portrait · Molly Marina · 2023
Let the portrait breathe
© Molly Marina · COPENHAGEN / 2023
THE COLOUR OF THIS ENCOUNTER

Four ways of seeing. Choose your perspective.

053 / 100 · ONE OF 100 PERSPECTIVES

Maj Hedtjärn

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt”
A quote selected by the participant · 2023

Let the image shift. Stay with the words. What changes in your reading?

THE PERSON BEHIND THE PORTRAIT

In her own words

My definition of a Power Person relates to a mindset, and a behavior, and has nothing to do with control, hierarchy, status, or gender.To me, a Power Woman is someone who is authentic, and positive. Someone who will stand up for herself and has the courage to follow her beliefs and seize opportunities, even if she meets resistance, or feels challenged by the assignment that goes beyond her experience and comfort zone.She inspires other people, treats people with respect and nurtures collaboration. I believe that it all starts with the mindset, the can-doattitude, and the drive to accomplish your goals, and I would like to thank all the people who have seen the potential in me and supported me!Believing in someone is one of the most powerful ways to help another person reach their full potential. This is why I make a virtue of paying it forward. To all the talents out there -I want to encourage you to follow your dreams, and do what is right for you, instead of doing what other people think you should do. Hold on to your values, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes, everybody makes them, but use your failures to learn from them and develop. Always do your best and be accountable for your actions. And most importantly: Never doubt your abilities -you can succeed with so much more than you think, if you only believe in it.

02 / COLOUR & SYMBOL

A portrait has more than one voice.

Look, listen, change perspective. There is more than one way into a story.

Symbol chosen for Maj Hedtjärn

A personal symbol.

Stay with the image for a moment. What does it bring to mind?

Colour

Two colours. A different atmosphere. Choose one and look again.

03 / LISTEN

Who’s gonna ride your wild horses · U2

Listen while you give her story a little more time.

Music is part of her story.

YOUR COLOUR READING

What does this colour feel like to you?

Choose a colour above. Give it a word below. Then reverse the colours. Does your reading change?

WHAT WILL YOU TAKE WITH YOU?

Look at her.
Look a little inward.

You do not need the right answer. Only an honest one for yourself.

QUESTION 01 / 05

Where in your own life could you find a new way?

Your words stay in this browser. They are never sent to us.

100 PORTRAITS

Another encounter awaits.

Three more voices from the exhibition. Which story makes you curious?