Fred: What can be simpler than the way nature creates a rainbow. Individual droplets of water refracting the sun's rays. My work is nothing more than art imitating nature.

Tammie: You've consistently called upon artists to make statements with global messages. What do you see the role of the artist being in increasing consciousness?

Fred: I don't like the word consciousness. I feel that, in many ways, we are in a state of metamorphosis, moving from a life-destroying to a life-preserving species. The leadership for this metamorphosis can come from the religious leaders, the business community, the politicians or the scientists. They all have other agendas. The leadership must, of necessity, come from the artists since they are the only ones who can speak in a nonverbal language.

Tammie: Tears came to my eyes when I envisioned the deep and profound feelings that were inspired as your "Silent Rainbow" appeared over a German sky serving as a memorial to the holocaust victims. What was going on inside of you during this sacred moment as your rainbow arched over you?

Fred: Unfortunately, I was concerned about the positioning of the boats' hoses and communicating with the Captain of the boat by walkie-talkie. I am not too present at my rainbows, lots of details to deal with.

I was raised Jewish, although like you, I do not practice. Going to Germany to open a festival entitled "Eutopia," I had no choice but to become a Jewish Artist. The piece entitled "Keshet Sheket, The Silent Rainbow," moves me now even as I write it.

The last time someone spoke of Germany and Eutopia, it was Hitler. My position was to make sure that we truly understood a Utopian goal in a German context.

Tammie: How has becoming a global citizen rather than simply a United States citizen shaped your life?

Fred: I am not sure I am a global citizen. I am just an idealist who believes if national boundaries were torn down, our world would have a better chance. Maybe not even an idealist, maybe just naive.

Tammie: Gandhi said that, "my life is my message." What is the message of your life?

Fred: This one brings a tear to my eyes as I struggle with it. My message is to believe in our children and the future of our world. The message of my life is about growing and becoming more able to love and be present and to not know anything about anything, to just be lead to learn better to read the signposts along the way.

You can visit Fred's extraordinary Website by following this link.

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