I'm sure you've seen the t-shirts and other kitch that one can bring back from a trip that say "I went to San Francisco and this is all I brought back". Well, this is all I brought back (we won't mention the 3 dyed silk scarves from a conference vendor!).
This little twig was on the ground on our way to the car on the last day and it just said 'pick me up'. And I'm so glad I brought it back with me. It will help me reflect and meditate on all that I learned and absorbed over the 3 days of information pertaining to the art quilt and how the art world perceives them.
I'm not quite sure, yet, how it will all affect me and my art, but I believe I'm in for a profound change.
The twig's branch is smooth and mellow, the wood is bent a bit and it looks to be perpetually blowing in the wind. It has already weathered quite a bit and its greenery is struggling to have its spot in the sun.
Isn't that what we are all trying for?
I love your branch! I can't tell you how many pieces of dried trees and shrubs I've collected over the years! Takes me back in an instant to the feelings and thoughts I was having when they called me to take them home! .... of course the silk scarves will do that too!
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hmm. winds of change indeed. can't wait to see how you are affected by what we heard and saw at the SAQA conference...
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