Ph 121808(detail), 2008, acrylic on paper, 22" x 30"
You know that high dive we all take from time to time off the cliff of creative inspiration? You take a leap of faith with whatever it is you're doing and don't look down (or back, for that matter). You don't know where you'll land, but you're enjoying the view. You're working and realize upon reflection that at some point, you took that leap and now find yourself lost in a whole new world of your making.
Sometimes, there's no warning. You look around and suddenly realize that you're in unfamiliar territory, but things feel ok, there's no threat and you continue on, enjoying your journey for however long that leg lasts. Looking back on the past couple of weeks, that's where I've been; slightly different place and not quite sure when I took that first step.
Subconsciously, I think I knew I'd chosen something different, but the ease with which I found myself there was surprising somehow. No angels singing, no bands struck up, just a "Huh, well, that's interesting..." and you just keep going. At some point, the questions start creeping in, but for the moment, you just go with it.
5 comments:
i actually have a viseral response to this piece. not only becoz of the visual, but by what you are communicating here. somehow, what i am taking this to mean for me is this: no matter on it comes, all-fired up, or quiet as a church-mouse, inspiration DOES come. what you seem to be doing is letting it come in whatever form it wants to come..........and staying present with it!!
very important!! this is what i would like to have happen in my own work this coming year! blessings on this new direction for you....have an increbily productive and creative 2009, as well!!
Tim--
why do I love the closeup but not so much the whole piece?
under the influence (me) of looking at N Alper's big brush strokes?
but I love too all six of the Dec 08 photo
great explorations, all
Bob G
Wendy: Thanks for your comments. I think I've been more present with the inspirations lately than ever before.
It's not always easy, but I'm finding the experience of making art much more exciting because of the struggle to stay present.
Bob: Good questions and thanks for your observations
This is such a sexy painting. That's the difference for me - the palette shift makes it a less cerebral experience somehow. Or maybe it's that the sensation/feeling comes before my brain starts doing its thing. Congrats and happy 2009!
p.s. I'm gonna blog this, hope that's okay.
Jen: Thanks for looking and commenting. No problem with blogging anything.
Happy 2009 to you, as well!
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