Transformation 45
My "Transformations" series is strongly rooted in my deep feelings about the magic of nature, and when I look for words about nature, I often look to one of my heroes and favorite writers, Wendell Berry. I leave you here with some of his wisdom.
“The care of the Earth is our most ancient and most worthy, and after all our most pleasing responsibility. To cherish what remains of it and to foster its renewal is our only hope.”
“It may be that when we no longer know what to do,
we have come to our real work
and when we no longer know which way to go,
we have begun our real journey.
The mind that is not baffled is not employed.
The impeded stream is the one that sings.”
“So, friends, every day do something that won't compute...Give your approval to all you cannot understand...Ask the questions that have no answers. Put your faith in two inches of humus that will build under the trees every thousand years...Laugh. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts....Practice resurrection.”
Very nice words, and art piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words!
DeleteA clear and beautiful witness to your connection to nature and Wendell Berry's words only echo that sweet connection. Great color and light and shadow here!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the kind and insight words, Mary Ann! xoxo
Deletewhen i look at this work i got the feeling i see the photosynthesis at work, at least that was my first thought looking at it.
ReplyDeletei see like cells and sunlight and the formation of colors
strong composition,very lively.it really looks like you enjoyed making it.
i like your transformations- series a lot Sharmon.
Thank you so much, Renilde.... i love your interpretation with the photosynthesis idea... very much the feeling i was going for...
DeleteAh yes resurrection in the heart of winter-now that is faith. Happy New Year to you!! I saw that in a post or two back you mentioned being on medical leave. I searched back posts to find out what was up- but to no avail. Your art has not suffered- your work and your process continue to inspire me. xoxo Teri
ReplyDeleteI like what you say about resurrection and faith. I have been on medical leave for severe depression and anxiety, but keep going day by day by faith and will. so nice to hear from you. xoxo
DeleteMy heart is with you.
DeleteThat means a lot to me, Teri. xo
Deleteah sharmon, i don't know which i love more, 'transformation 45' or wendell's words...
ReplyDeletethank you...
xoxo
Thank you so much, sweet Lynne! Wendell Berry's words are always deeply inspiring to me! xoxox
DeleteI can clearly see how you would be inspired from the words of Wendell Berry.
ReplyDeleteYou created a gorgeous piece, I love it.
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Margie, your kind words are more appreciated than you could know. Thank you! xox
DeleteBeautiful, beautiful, beautiful. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, sweet Annie! xoxo
DeleteTransformation 45 looks like a birth of a flower . . . and Wendell Berry's words are the perfect partner. Beautiful piece and a beautiful post.
ReplyDelete"birth of a flower" is a lovely description, Judy... thanks so much for your thoughtful comment... xox
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece, it reminds me of butterfly wings.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words!
DeleteWhat a beautiful palette you've used for your "Transformation 45" piece - and I just love the ethereal layers of pattern... The words you've shared are equally beautiful, inspiring & thought-provoking.
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