petals in brass - 2012
'lightly, child, lightly.
you've got to learn to do everything lightly.
think lightly, act lightly, feel lightly.
yes, feel lightly, even though you're feeling deeply.'
- aldous huxley island
it was interesting today to realize that while working with a stiff metal,
heating & reheating
hammering
folding & unfolding
gently bending and forming,
i was, in fact, doing it lightly...
(contented sigh)
much gratitude to robyn gordon at art propelled for sharing this passage... i immediately got the book and have since finished it...
a beautiful & worthwhile read...
so lovely and gentle...
ReplyDeletekind of reminds me.. are you planning to see the hunger games?
good counsel for everyday foot steps xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!! And I think I need to look up that book...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love that petals shape. Exciting to see what you come up with now as you have tried a new technique!!! You are sooo talented and your work is so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMD-gues it demonstrates that even the harder metals can be moulded with light strokes - great quote to reflect on. B
ReplyDeleteBeautiful softness and gentleness - lovely forms and lovely words - what more could we ask for? Go lightly...
ReplyDeletewonderful passage...love your petals
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh....lightly, free, joyful! I love your stamping and the shape of this organic pieces. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, both the message, and your art. Just like you MJ. xoxo
ReplyDeleteMost folks don't read anything but his best-known work. Lots to think about from his other books though. Part of 'lightly' is not taking yourself too seriously-- not to disrespect the work, that is serious-- but to let the work evolve and define itself without forcing it. Listening to what it has to tell you. And you do-- listen.
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