Dreamer.
December 2nd, 2011 § 14 Comments
We, husbandguy and I, talked a lot about my work this last period of time. About the pressure, about what you dream, about what is in your mind’s eye, about what burdens your heart, about visions. About his view on my work, about his accumulated knowledge of living with me.
(In finding the right words and directions we had some help from artists at Kipvis. I never wrote about those who form the collective. In coming weeks I will tell you a bit about the different artists there, about the artist in residency we have, about the exhibits and opportunities. )
Anyway, husbandguy and I figured it best if I made a radical decision for next year. And it’s decided that I will not teach or try to earn any money this coming year.
Teaching or try to figure out how to make money, asks for a lot of energy. Energy needed for finding inspiration and development, for finding open doors in mind and heart. Energy needed for my body as my work takes a huge proportion out of the energy levels. It is physically hard work, especially realized in periods like this where I just started working on a new installation.
So, wide open spaces? Not completely,:) but I will do my utmost best to push the boundaries. and I bow my head to love and generosity.
Not sure if I used this music here before, dárn its good. Ben Woods.; Rebuild in silence. Stay safe guys!
* think I will call this piece ‘Where the heart is’ :)
Happy creating, unfettered by pressure to preform for money :)
Wow! What a gift…A year to be completely free to explore, “push the boundaries” (even more than you do now;-), and just be…Ahhhhhh. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there will be some wonderful and amazing things coming from that marvelous mind of yours…completely freed from the distractions that inherently go along with trying so hard to make ends meet. Can’t wait to see what comes of this year.
As always, love your music selection…Love you…
Dawn
You will not regret that decision. Go where your heart is…. a lot of us will be watching and be with you in their minds. Good luck!
Wonderful decision. I feel your needs. I am only teaching 3 classes close to home next year. Every time I teach it seems a little creativity is snitched away and used by others. Sometimes I feel rather empty.
Good luck and enjoy ths wonderful time. It is a time well deserved!
I look forward to seeing what you create.
Ah Elis- that was the perfect solution-to take off a year and just work on your art. That is exactly what I need to do but I am already booked for the next year. But changes are a happening…now if you could just send that good lookin’ hubby of yours over here and give me a year off, well, I
I’d be mighty grateful!
By now husbandguy has a waiting list dear Chad. :)
Glad the changes are happening, take good care of yourself.
x
A wise decision, Elis … wishing you a magical and brilliant journey. You are always an inspiration, looking forward to your dispatches along the way.
And thank you for this bit of inspiration. I have needed to do the same for a number of years now but unfortunately do not have a husbandguy to keep a lid on things for me in the meantime. Needs to be some changes happening here, as well, tho ….
It is the only was I think. To give yourself over entirely. He’s very sweet to you. Does he give lessons??
I meant way not was!!
Oh!! and I thought the piece had to be something about heartstrings for sure.
I am sure that the batteries will be able to recharge more often now. Listen more closely to the guy in your life……sometimes we need to have those other opinions and feelings to guide us whilst they are looking after us with love and caring feelings.
Best wishes
Julie
Excellent decision for you, at the right time too.
[...] Last year ended with me getting into town on the 31st of dec. to collect money, as one of the rough blankets which are at still at the Gallery, found a good home, and yeah sure I hope I can sell the others too. But, this is the year where I will not teach nor focus on vedible objects, but on material knowledge, installations pieces, exhibits, the global burrow project, growth. A logical step. ( The whole story is at the Dreamer post) [...]
Elis
what good news this is,and I hope you enjoy this time unfettered by other things other than the creative urge.
We are all starting I feel to travel less concentrate on what messages our bodies are giving us and appreciate ourselves a little more and giving the inner being the development space.
No worries is luxury and I for one am blessed by my husband guy and his ability to allow me creative freedom without worry–we are blessed.Stay safe on your journey this year.xx