Mapping A Mind
12x12 canvas, acrylics, alcohol ink, gesso
So, right out of the gate I have decided to make twelve "interior" map paintings!
The piece above is the first. It is an idea that has come to me from time to time
and it is very strong at present. Much of my previous abstract work I find, has
a cartographic influence, a definite longing to define
where I am both internally and externally. So when by serendipity,
I found at the library the book "The Map As Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography"
by Katherine Harmon and Gayle Clemans, I knew that what my art journey
needs at present is MAPS! (To know where I am going,
I need to clarify where I am!)
When I took the book back this week, I found
Jill Berry's new book "Personal Geographies", a double dose of muse calling for sure!
I plan to use all of my mixed media skills to focus on the map as a means
of developing my art in a self exploratory of the territory of my imagination
inspiration, experience and pure possibility.
As Katherine Harmon says:
"... a map is a cry from the wilderness, saying I am here."
a cartographic influence, a definite longing to define
where I am both internally and externally. So when by serendipity,
I found at the library the book "The Map As Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography"
by Katherine Harmon and Gayle Clemans, I knew that what my art journey
needs at present is MAPS! (To know where I am going,
I need to clarify where I am!)
When I took the book back this week, I found
Jill Berry's new book "Personal Geographies", a double dose of muse calling for sure!
I plan to use all of my mixed media skills to focus on the map as a means
of developing my art in a self exploratory of the territory of my imagination
inspiration, experience and pure possibility.
As Katherine Harmon says:
"... a map is a cry from the wilderness, saying I am here."
"To everything turn, turn, turn, There is a season turn, turn turn,
and a time for every purpose under heaven."
song lyrics based on the Book of Ecclesiastes
"There is a time for innovation, and a time for development."
Carol Diehl
4 comments:
I am enthralled by the quotes that inspired this map work. I am really beginning to believe that artists must...must make their voices heard or seen to document their journeys. You are here and I really appreciate the textures and colors blended here. Blessings, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
Best of art making times ahead for you...wonderful concept of this personal map making! I'll be watching for new work!
I've returned to this post because I couldn't get it out of my mind and the first time I looked I didn't have anything to say.
Now I need to tell you how much I appreciate your words and art. You share your inner feeling and thoughts so beautifully. Thank you Marie.
Thanks so much Mary Helen. I'm grateful for the "map" inspiration & am looking forward to where it leads.
Thanks Blue Sky. It helps to have a place to go for the new year!
Carole, I so much appreciate your thoughtful and kind comments.
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