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My work in the Atmospheric Soulscapes Gallery is about relationships. Connecting with my creative spirit and the world around me, most especially Mother Nature in all her beauty and her challenges. There is a voice in nature that touches us and connects us to one another in ways that evokes an emotion and stirs the soul. My work is about creating that connection. It is a metaphor for so many ethereal moments in life that are fleeting and bring with them a bond like no other.
Using mediums such as cold wax and oil, acrylics and collage I feel that relationship as I work layering, adding, subtracting, constructing and deconstructing on canvas, paper and wood panels. Mark making is a must to infuse my energy in each work and you will find each of my atmospheric "soulscapes " intuitively honors this affinity with Mother Nature.
""How wonderful to be so connected to your soul and to share it through your art with others." Deb D
In the Divine Vessels Gallery I am driven by the knowledge that ..."Vessels are classic symbols of feminine matter. They accept, contain, protect and preserve the birth, death/rebirth cycle of life at both the physical and metaphysical levels. Our planet earth is a living vessel whose life cycles mirror processes of spiritual transformation." (excerpt from Healing the Sacred Divide by Jeanne Raffa. ) Again I call upon that voice from deep within to create that connection with my work. Vessels range from the human form to that which is formed by humans with the basic raw material of clay. This work was created over a period of ten years and takes on many forms but the message is always the same.
For many years I have been inspired by this quote from the 13th century Persian poet Rumi....
"Know, O my child, that each thing in the universe is a vessel,
Full to the brim with wisdom and beauty."
In the Plein Air Gallery I found that working outdoors in various locations has been exhilarating! It is a recipe for challenge, connecting with nature and creating atmospheric work.
"Creating art as beautiful as yours uplifts the soul and goes far in healing!" AF
All galleries are ongoing themes in my work.
Thank you for visiting and if I can answer any questions please feel free to contact me.
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