Scattered

 

"Jitterbug" 24x72in mixedmedia on canvas $3456

Surrounded by scattered bits of tension, I hold a space where peace prevails. Living with tension seems to be the way of the world these days. Wars, weather and politics take their toll on patience. Amid so much negativity a positive outlook becomes more difficult to maintain.

I am thankful we decided to disconnect from news sources and television years ago. We have discovered we learn all we need to know from scattered bits of trusted information without the hype. A lack of hype allows space for reflection and peace of mind. Reflection is a daily routine over drinks before supper when we express our gratitude for the best things our day has brought to us.

“Jitterbug” looks scattered. A collaboration between myself and Doris Charest, we find our spirits renewed in this trusted alliance. Doris began this triptych with smooshing. She handed it over to me for the next steps. A month went by. Incubation time for ideas varies with the challenge. Accidents help. In the end we captured a playful spirit that can be displayed together or individually. We have entered it in the ISEA online competition “Utterly Profound”. Wish us luck!

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