And after an incredible journey with this piece, I am calling it done!
It was amazing to witness its evolution. And I say "witness" because this one started as something completely different and it just wouldn't feel right until I let it go and allow it to changed directions. Being open to change and having time to let the sculpture talk back to you is a wonderful and creative process. And also, not being afraid of re-sculpting helps, lol!
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If I had to summarize this piece in one word, it would be " Equanimity ".
( if you are not familiar with the concept, do a quick google research on it! It might change your life! )
Picturing the flow state between peak emotions, the statue slowly rotates on top of a subtle and calm water fountain. Happiness and Sadness, Joy and Fear, Dance and Depression, Music and Silence, Courage and Anxiety.... They are all temporary.
We are all trying to find our balance in the middle.
And attaching ourselves to any of those extremes brings only pain.
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Funny how this really started taking shape after THU. After a week of deep conversations with so many artists and old friends, I think I came back home with that energy and a deep sense of relief. It's cheesy but we are all really on the same boat.
If times are tough, hang in there! The end of the tunnel might be closer than you think! Go for long walks everyday. I promise, it makes wonders!
If times are great, savor it! Know that it will also come to an end and make peace with it.
Sorry if it got a little too deep! haha
But I love to reflect on the meaning of my artistic decisions 🤓💚
I'm curious to know how it makes you feel!
Thank you sooo much for following and for the support. If you are interested, there's almost 150 shots and sculpting videos of this piece and much more at my Patreon page!
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Now it's time to prepare them to come out to the physical realm 🦌🤞