The Muse Within
I know that everyone of you have had that amazing AHA moment…
· When that perfect solution filters to the top of your head.
· When you are awestruck by the beauty of nature.
· When all of your hard work and energy is manifested in an incredible performance.
· Or when that unexplainable spiritual moment inspired you to open your heart or reach out to make a difference in the world around you.
This is what this exhibition is about. Giving tangible form to that Muse Within us all.
As a verb, to muse is to think deeply, ponder, or reflect for a considerable period. As a noun, it evokes the image of a female form as a symbol of artistic inspiration or a guiding spirit. Sometimes, my images of the muse are obvious, realistic figures embedded in a surrealistic close-up of nature or musical instruments. Other times, she is more abstracted and obscured within the composition. A couple of my students have asked me why I choose to use a female figure in my work rather than a male figure, because after all….. I am a woman of the 21st century. My response is that for me, the female form best represent the human qualities of nurturing, care-taking and inner strength.
You will also discover other recurring symbols throughout this exhibit.
· Circles or Seeds represent inspiration, growth and rebirth;
· Swirling Sprouts or Seedlings represent growth, transformation, and life cycle;
· Trees & Flowers represent balance, strength, beauty, and one’s life journey;
· Branches represent the reaching and yearning for spiritual completeness with God;
· Roots represent earth and a source of physical, mental and spiritual nourishment;
Many of my pieces begin as a narrative in my mind and then are given visual form. I often create poetry or prose to accompany my work. This helps me solidify the ideas that percolate in my head while I create and these writings also bring the viewer added insight into the intent of those particular paintings or sculptures.
· When that perfect solution filters to the top of your head.
· When you are awestruck by the beauty of nature.
· When all of your hard work and energy is manifested in an incredible performance.
· Or when that unexplainable spiritual moment inspired you to open your heart or reach out to make a difference in the world around you.
This is what this exhibition is about. Giving tangible form to that Muse Within us all.
As a verb, to muse is to think deeply, ponder, or reflect for a considerable period. As a noun, it evokes the image of a female form as a symbol of artistic inspiration or a guiding spirit. Sometimes, my images of the muse are obvious, realistic figures embedded in a surrealistic close-up of nature or musical instruments. Other times, she is more abstracted and obscured within the composition. A couple of my students have asked me why I choose to use a female figure in my work rather than a male figure, because after all….. I am a woman of the 21st century. My response is that for me, the female form best represent the human qualities of nurturing, care-taking and inner strength.
You will also discover other recurring symbols throughout this exhibit.
· Circles or Seeds represent inspiration, growth and rebirth;
· Swirling Sprouts or Seedlings represent growth, transformation, and life cycle;
· Trees & Flowers represent balance, strength, beauty, and one’s life journey;
· Branches represent the reaching and yearning for spiritual completeness with God;
· Roots represent earth and a source of physical, mental and spiritual nourishment;
Many of my pieces begin as a narrative in my mind and then are given visual form. I often create poetry or prose to accompany my work. This helps me solidify the ideas that percolate in my head while I create and these writings also bring the viewer added insight into the intent of those particular paintings or sculptures.
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