Dialogue with Art
Today I thought I would share with you an entry that I made in my art journal a while back. I was flipping through and reviewing my journal and came across this dialogue I had with one of my journal paintings.
To be clear, I don’t always write about my art. Often the dialogue that takes place happens in my head as I am going through the process of making art. I check in with my creation to see what it needs and in doing so am checking in with myself and what I need in that moment. Sometimes my process is quick and when it is done I may find questions popping up. This is when I engage my painting in dialogue.
Reading over again can give me inspiration and important reminders from my inner wise self. The one I share today is something I think most people can relate to; the subject of fear.
A page from my art journal . . .
She sits with one arm outstretched to the night sky, the other rests carefully on her lap. Moon shines its golden light down on her and the earth like blood supports her and keeps her grounded. Head turned away ball balancing on one knee. Green sky nourishes. Eggplant earth cushions, relaxes.
Dialogue:
Me–Why do you look away?
She-I am looking out into my surroundings -night sky -facing the darkness.
Me– Aren’t you afraid?
She– Fear is a state of mind, I once was afraid and then I took a chance and realized that facing darkness helps me find my light.
Me–That sounds promising but are you really ready?
She– We never are totally ready, sometimes we need to just jump in and explore without hesitation, without thought of what might be. Sometimes we just need to chance it if we are going to have a chance.
Me– Why do you balance a ball on your knee?
She– The ball is there to remind me to pay attention to my inner response- my body’s response to all that is now. It reminds me to balance fear with my inner knowing
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