Different Points of View
“Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop.” Lewis Carrol, Alice in Wonderland
As I venture into the world of artisans, I have come to realize that everyone has a different point of view. Some are sharp and opinionated, some are softly whispered, and some create emerging thoughts for me to ponder. I am learning to process what I hear, what is said – and then to trust my own intuition. Life is about the journey, about learning experiences and, most of all, about honoring and trusting my own instincts. What is your point of view?
And the winner is: Kirsten of Persnickity Cat. The title of this story art is “Another Chance”….thank you Kirsten
Note: after naming this picture, someone sent in the name “transformation” … and I felt that should be part of the title. It’s all about change, even the picture keeps changing as I “tweek” it. It is a work in progress as is the Essence of Laurel.
Another Chance - the Transformation
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I LOVE your art work!!! It draws you in and you can meditate on the forms and colors.
I would call it Rebirth. It is as if you are being reborn to a beautiful place after passing through deep pain.
Thanks Barbara – I love how you describe what the picture says to you. Laurel
It speaks to my inner voice, my God, telling me to sit quietly and to ‘be still’,
through the forrest / the trees, what lies beyond is beautiful …there are two
sides from which to choose, the path you follow, where you sit, where you
go, who you trust… and where you ‘arrive’; where your heart will take you beyond
this world into the depths of life or death, ‘the unseen’.
Tammy, your words touch me and take my breath away. How beautiful. Maybe it should be called “what lies beyond”?
You know I appreciate your work, Laurel.
I find I’m drawn to the 2nd image.
My comments, however, may not be appropriate for your group of responders. I’ve also become somewhat more conscious of making florid public comments since recently landing a job I’ve searched for – the last two years :>
But I’m sure I’ll keep it kosher.
The work is gorgeous, but somewhat disturbing. The connected garden chairs, with their curious symmetrical tree growth above them — and the blocked Hibiscus (that is a Hibiscus, yes?) — as if passion wanted in, and though the bloom is not embraced – it is admired, appreciated, perhaps even longed for — but not yet allowed in. Behind in the background is a trunk skin I’m very familiar with – because one of its kind, the thorny Ceiba grew in my shop’s garden. It is a powerful image – though subtle in its display here. I remember once a botanist friend came through the garden and commented to me that he’d noticed several of the thorny Kapoks in the center of Villages while he toured India. The Mayans also saw it as a mythic image – perhaps like the Scandanavian/European symbol of world tree. Photos of the tree in the Caribbean show how after many years its roots erupt out of the ground, and people can actually climb around in the roots. In any case the emergent roots eventually dominate any garden in which they’re planted. The tree, as you may know, produces the pod that contains both seeds and the silky material that gives the tree its other name: Cotton Silk Tree. I’m told the material has many uses and is resistant to rot and water.
Anyhow — that’s what flooded into my mind. That and the very strident sensuality of the piece — unfulfilled, yet like a an imprisioned beauty crying for his or her lover, “let me out, and love me!”
Well – how I do go on!
A title?
Let Me In
I see something that describes protected passion. This creation has an immense amount of meaning; personal meaning of which you can apply to your life in any context you wish. It speaks to a sense of calm and relentless beauty. It penetrates the mind, soul and deep into the insides of your heart via the invitation to sit with yourself and face your demons, and then and only then are you ready to open your body with no apologies or inhabitations. I would likely call this story art; ‘enveloped emotion’ Beautiful work Laurel, touching and deep, honest and inspiring, the essence of life!!
xo..Melissa
Most of the comments speak of passing through the gates to beauty, love, sensuality. I see the gates creating an opening for the flower – whatever it represents – to come in to me. Its arms are holding up the frame and creating a passage for the flower, not me. A title? Allow
I would name it…
Bridging the Gap
Comment from Kenneth Leber
A beautiful blossom has been permitted to flourish, protected by the union of two rugged individuals that grew together over time from simple beginnings.
I see beauty in a storm – the gray areas could be a passing rain with the vibrant flower as the rainbow. A lovely image, as usual.
Maddy
Kirsten of Persnickity Cat says:
Passionate…and powerful….
Soulful reemergence…
Another chance….
Rebirth of the Soul …
I love this piece and it speaks to me. Wow! Kirsten
From Harriet:
What a great idea Laurel! A title challenge! That’s right up my alley! You are such a special woman and friend.
These are just the thoughts that first come to my mind.
Why Wait to Blossom? Take the first step toward happiness. It’s what we all want for you, to bloom, to be your best ever self!
Anticipation. Have Faith and believe! Do not be afraid, My Friend, the best is yet to come! Walk forward in Faith!. Destiny, is determined by our actions. Step forward, do not be afraid. I have prepared a place for you, far better than you could ever imagine.