'painting is just another way of keeping a diary.'
~ picasso
i would take it a bit further for myself and say 'creating'...
this week i have longed for respite into a world of elevating dreams, swirling colours...
i had to concede to time after taking many pictures of this and not being wholly satisfied with my ability to capture the painterliness of the enamel (i now completely feel the name of barbara lewis' business)... not quite sure what i will do for etsy!
textural, aged, light... shakespeare's words float in the resin and are set off against layers of different colored enamels...
'survivor' is defined in the 1877 dictionary that i used as 'one who outlives another'... almost 130 yrs. later, our definition has greatly expanded... one can survive a natural disaster, a serious disease, a damaging relationship... i chose the colors of beige and red to allude to the root chakra... i think that often 'survivor' speaks to our self - the very core of who we are here and now... the root chakra acts as a grounding force - it empowers by allowing us to connect to the earth's energies... the faux shibuichi is rough - as trials can be...
'remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness.
every act creates a ripple with no logical end.'
~ scott adams
a copper ball representing your act... set within the depths of resin... a three dimensional ring, allowing you to gaze upon the potential you carry within...
Mary Jane - you always find a way to inspire me, and today's post is no different. I am a huge Shakespeare fan, so your first ring really spoke to me. I also love the small act of kindness ring, as it reminds me that I have no idea what one small act on my part can accomplish. Thanks so much for YOUR act of inspiration! :-) Molly
ReplyDeleteI love the way you've blended the paper art with the metal - it's working beautifully! And your photos are stunning, as usual.
ReplyDeleteLovely post Mary Jane. I like the way you defined survivor. Very inspiring, we all need to hear that from time to time. Thank you. Hugs, The pieces are stunning. Riki
ReplyDeleteThese rings are breathtaking!!! (Now, get this - I made myself a ring on the weekend...)
ReplyDeleteI love the earthiness of these pieces and think it is fabulous that you combined them with resin! The thoughts you have imbued these pieces with are deeply inspiring, as always. You are such a talent, Mary Jane!
Beautiful work!! Earthy colors, everything looks like it is floating in water.
ReplyDeleteLOVE these!!! Couldn't be better!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love those rings - even more because you let us know what they mean to you. regards Stefanie
ReplyDeleteI can imagine that being so much prettier in person -- I know what you mean about photos not doing things justice. But the photos sure do want me love it and want it!
ReplyDeleteThese rings are beautiful. They speak to me.
ReplyDelete"When we create with purpose, we inspire beyond our boldest intent." You're a brilliant example of such.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... I especially love the first ring!
ReplyDeleteI find it hard to comment on your work sometimes. I haven't seen a piece yet I don't like.
ReplyDeleteBut your commentary when presenting your pieces is profound and thought provoking, the part that I have come to anticipate as much as your visual expressions.
" allowing you to gaze upon the potential you carry within... "
I see what you mean...it speaks of freedom and dreams of freedom from whatever may block our progress. Beautiful work, as always.
ReplyDeleteso lovely and sweet. Hope your doing well sweet friend... xoxo
ReplyDeletewonderful Mary Jane, I love seeing your rings and feeling the inspiration behind your designs. xoxo, L
ReplyDeleteI just love what you're doing with these! They are coming out awesome!
ReplyDeleteyummmm lovely rings fairyJane!!
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