Sometimes we all feel stuck.
Sometimes, we might feel trapped.
Sometimes our hearts break seeing others who are trapped.
Sometimes hope seems possible.
Sometimes the complexity of things hidden appears strong.
Sometimes we want to sing, but we can’t.
These are all possible states of being.
I’m a bit in-between things in my studio practice this week. I want to finish the two large projects I’ve been working on and writing about for the last few weeks. And, I have a new project that interests me a lot, but which I just can’t rush. I feel in varying stages all at once.
Thinking of this, I remembered a work I created several years ago to address some of these feelings. It features images of a bird and a jar. (I worked on a series of bird and jar images for a while.) I was very drawn to the concept of addressing complex ideas with simple symbols, to see if the works would communicate.
Building this work was an experience in variations on a theme. I used the same elements, rearranged them, and created a work in three panels.
“States of Being” 28”H x 42”W
This work represents some of my earliest experiments with monotype printing on varying surfaces. I hope you’ll enjoy some up close looks.
I’m looking forward to what’s next. Some satisfaction of work completed. Some surging energy in new projects tackled.
If you would like more information about “States of Being,” it’s on my website HERE.
A reminder for readers who are close to Central Florida: Friday, June 10 is the opening of an interesting textile art show at Ormond Memorial Museum and Gardens in Ormond Beach. I’m pleased to have five of my quilts in this exhibit. (I am also giving a gallery talk on June 23 at 11 AM)
I hope I’ll see you there.
For all the artmakers: Happy creating
For all the art lovers: Happy appreciating
Thank you for reading. I always enjoy questions and comments.
--Bobbi
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