Welcome to my reality, my attempt to make sense of life and the human condition through artistic expression. My blog is primarily about my fibre art, which reflects my feelings, experiences, and thoughts. Inevitably, mental turmoil comes into it, as it informs much of my work.
Reality is never absolute, and each person’s interpretation of reality is unique, and equally valid. When one’s reality is that of a ‘different drum’, not shared by many, one can feel isolated and alienated in the world, and withdraw, feeling not-understood. I am awed by art’s power to bridge this divide, and to communicate, connect and bring understanding where previously there was separation and alienation; where we were ships passing in the night.
If my work strikes a chord with another person, I feel heard, and it is my fervent wish that the reality of the viewer is likewise validated.
2 comments:
Karen, good for you for finding a way to help yourself out of depression. I hope you come away refreshed and renewed. And I'm impressed that you can take your sewing stuff with you!
Karen - HAVE A GOOD REST! They never let me take even hand needles in (self-harmer...) but even so, just the break from the bad routines and some good help, usually with an adjustment of meds - it really really helps. Hope you are ready to face the world again soon!
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