"Do what your inner soul tells you to do, regardless of any money or success it will bring you." - Etel Adnan
Etel Adnan was a Lebanese-American poet, essayist, and painter. Born in Beirut to a Greek Christian mother and a Syrian Muslim father, she grew up in a multicultural environment. Adnan's work explored themes of identity, memory, nature, and spirituality. Her paintings often featured abstract landscapes, while her poetry addressed topics such as exile, love, and politics.