I've been asking myself what I want to express in this series. Beauty in simple things we do in everyday life may be the answer. I'm using Little Buddhas to show it, but hopefully many of you are able to relate to the moments expressed here.
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A simple poem, framed pleasingly, was sitting on a bathroom counter at my friend's. It was about going forward in life with peace within. Between the lines, I perceived the poet's struggle to accept the way she was, while attempting to reach the tranquility. It resonated with my own. How could we embrace who we were and move forward? I created this little buddha, asking myself that question.
Click here to subscribe to this blog via email. I made one more piece for the show. The brightness portrays who Kit is.
Playfulness, creativity, and empathy are powerful tools that make communication without a common language possible. Using these tools, we can connect with people even in an advanced stage of dementia.* Let us laugh together. Kit has been teaching me its importance. * TED Talk: Reconsider Dementia by Vibeke Drevsen Back Many people helped me with this piece. Chuck and Marie posed beautifully for me. Paul and Gene assisted with the kiln loading and unloading. Darrel and Chris helped me transfer the figures from a temporary base to the one on the photo. Experts on the Ceramic Month Forum advised me how to add supports to the base. A few of my friends brainstormed titles for this sculpture. My reaction is a giant smile. A joint show with Kit Watson is coming up next week. Even for the installation, friends are indispensable. They truly make my world brighter. Thank you.
My show partner, who has been living with dementia, often watches the sunset from her dining room and recollects moments from her childhood - walking hand in hand with her father, helping mother sew her prom dress, visiting her elderly neighbors, and so on. Such simple interactions with adults long gone are continuing to blanket her lone evenings with warmth.
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This page is an window for you to see my creative process. I would like to encourage you to leave your comments here. What kind of thoughts did my art provoke you? What viewpoint do you agree/disagree to? Your feedback will feed my art going forward. Thank you.
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