Just working on the concept of ordinary moments taking on greater significance as I notice and record what is in front of me. Sometimes in the translation form daily course of events,such as wrapping up a room to be painted, and drawing and painting it, I see metaphors that I was never able to articulate as clearly!
When things are wrapped together under a translucent cover, their individual detail is embraced as it becomes a part of the greater whole. An ordinary job is viewed as ethereal. Perhaps things aren’t as concrete as they first appear!
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Karen Renna // May 18, 2008 at 5:31 pm
Things are never as hard and fast or as clear as they appear. The physical world as we know it is made up primarily of empty space. This has been confirmed by scientists who have studied the structures of all atoms and sub-atomic particles. They can tell you that even the hardest densest substances are made up mostly of the empty space in between all of those floating whizzing particles. This certainly changed my notion of the “physical” world. In the Baha’i writings it talks about God being closer to us then our life’s vein. That makes sense to me now.
Karen Renna // May 18, 2008 at 5:32 pm
By the way, the watercolor is lovely and breezy.
bethvw // May 18, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Hi Karen,
Your comments are inspiring!
I see the objects that we surround ourself with as transitory . I see them as useful gifts for us to use and share. When I paint and draw, I am honoring the metaphorical nature of what we refer to as “real”. Of course, that brings us to the define ” real”.
Karen Renna // May 25, 2008 at 8:45 am
As usual I can not find the most recent posting, but this will suffice. Went to the Whitney Biennial Friday. I generally prepare myself for this event by remembering there are three easy responses I generally have to the work
1 laughter both sardonic or genuine
2 surprised delight at being visually challenged in a new way
3 puzzlement/mystery
Friday was a preponderance of boredom for me. Out of four floors of art there were maybe 4 things that I will recall with interest. As an overall response this year I felt there was NO SKILL< FINESSE< REFINEMENT of concept presented for the most part. There was one video that will stay with me, one sculpture, one painter-maybe and one installation and one hanging sculpture.
From the last biennial I can recall at least 5 things off the top of my head without effort and that was two years ago.
Art and Global issues- would you know there was a thought there this year?
Obscurity and miscellany felt like the theme and not a response to public and private space as the museum phrased it. I spent much of the day asking myself how I could be so irresponsible with the gifts I have been given
Carole Freysz Gutierrez // June 2, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Dear Beth,
It took me a while to get focused in this new world of blogs. I easily get overwhelmed with a lot of different information which is presented at the same time. Too much detail for me as well! The wrapping , protecting and simplifying of ‘things’ sounds like a beautiful concept to give you a break from the overwhelming stuff! I’m also thinking of the layers of protection we build within our psyche to give us the time/space to deal with confusion, pain, or overstimulation. One can call it cover-up, denial, or simply ’self-preservation’. A temporary (hopefully!) veil to take distance and gain perspective.
Thank you for the ‘food for thought’ you provide with your blog! I love your translucent paintings of veiled objects! The crumpled bed is fantastic too!
Keep up the great work, Beth!
Love, Carole
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