Friday, July 14, 2017

Holistic Practices

Years ago, I overheard a college professor chastise several women students he felt were spending "too much time" on things other than their art. One was a single mom, who did amazing Susan Seddon-Boulet style shamanic work, another joined her sister who was in theater; both performing and producing a play her senior year, AND carrying off a brilliant Senior art show! But they weren't "one point focused" on their art, so would "never get anywhere" ...

I recently discovered this lovely little clip from the BBC, featuring Merritt Moore, a professional ballerina and student of quantum physics. She talks about trying to give up ballet, but finding it feeds her, and enhances her work with physics. 


Shande'nea
This ability to draw from many experiences and synthesize them as we create art is holistic and enriching. It is wonderful to have time and space to focus in, it's also lovely to have multiple experiences which feed your spirit! 

Happy Paint Party Friday!



6 comments:

sirkkis said...

Really impressive art.; There is mutch to think about.
Happy PPF ❤

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful art. We need to do everything which makes us grow into whole and complex persons. I don't think it is good to concentrate on just one aspect. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

Susan said...

This is amazing! It took me a while to "see" it all. Beautifully done and beautifully said. Happy PPF

Faye said...

I hope everyone will enlarge this to see your amazing painting.

denthe said...

Beautiful painting! And what a load of bull from that professor. I hate people telling other people they will never get anywhere ...

Irene Rafael said...

Oh, gosh, what an intricate beautiful piece!