I am realizing that I am not in a nurturing space right now -- that should be clear from the emothional roller-coaster of the previous couple of posts.
I will happily recieve any more submissions -- hey, at least I got you to make something.
But I am realizing that this project requires that I am in a space of being healthy in myself -- which I am not right now -- so that I can be supportive and nurturing... not reactive and emotional. So for the time being, the project is on hold. I will hopefully be able to relaunch in the future.
In the meantime... keep creating. It's good for our souls.
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code is art --- and sometimes when it breaks its especially art --- we need to throw the sculpture back in the furnace sometimes, give it to the gods --- a cozine is art too, but only if it means something to someone, most importantly you. The funny part about stopping for awhile, no matter what the reason you stop --- is that you let yourself build some energy. But you know that. You said that just now, though you used "put on hold" and "to keep your eyes on the paper". It was nice to hear. Just thought i would let you know i feel the same way. Two years now and i have hardly even touched my sewing machine or paints. I will take courage in knowing that a storm needs to build before it can progress. Maybe you just cant force the rain. Your weather makes me think i will need to find an umbrella. And i will bring something for your next opening. Probably wine. big hello.
Adam C
I read your entry and adam's comment...very wise, that. I like the reference to weather. I also think that art requires rest and activity and I've never figured out how much of each...when I teach, students always want to know how much of each thing to add in measurements that can be written down and I can only say, over and over that you have to see it new each time...feel with whatever it is..figure it out anew forever, if you will. I think back on my own history, however checkered, and I see that there was a long rest, gathering information, inspiration and energy and then a burst of energy that, when I was young, kept me working for days, not sleeping, or just napping and waking at 3:00AM to work some more. When you were little, I'd put you and Stevie to bed and work all night. Get you up in the AM, take you to school, and then go to school myself. Those times I didn't feel tired, although I should have, maybe. Anyway, I digress from the subject of the day and I just want to say that I guess whatever you wanted to give to others did do something to move me from a static place and that I hope that your incredible energy and creativity will mostly nourish you. I , for one, get a lot just from the fallout...Love, MO
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