Sharone Reef ART Habens
I very much agree with Angela Bulloch ' s view of the potential which is offered with an openness to the element of change and shifts as part of the evolving process of creating a piece of art , which slowly becomes .
As I mentioned above I attend to each medium with an accepting openness to all that it carries with it . Absolute freedom to accept all that comes and becomes without judgemental views is an unconditional love and trust in the inner voice , one which always guides me to create . Examining all perspectives , knowing the potential of each piece of wood and trusting it to collaborate with my energy is when shifts accour and art evolves .
The common central idea , which links all of my artwork together is my neverending wish to express the beauty and healing peace which are embeded in my heart and soul , as I continuously learn new lessons , re-invent and discover new connections . Each and every new creation begins with questions such as , " What do I know about this subject ? What more do I wish to discover about it ? How can I connect and relate to it ?", but most of all " What story does my soul wish to share when it comes to this specific subject ?". Every vision presents an opportunity to focus on a subject , examine it carefully , make connections and learn from it . While my vision is my initial spiritual connection , I attend to the subject wholely to discover more connections we might share .
I love wood for all the exceptional prized qualities it possess . Every inch of every piece of wood has its own distinctive properties , as the tree it was taken from . Like a fingerprint , each piece is original . When I hold a piece of wood I immediately notice the formation of the grain and colors , any outstanding characteristics , possible effects of weather , insects or aging , and the formation of the bark , if stil attached . I imagine the possible stories each piece might tell ; History of struggles growing up , interactions with nature , surviving insects , birds , and other living creatures ' use of the tree .
The natural state of the wood , its design and shape offer an endless possibilities to interlace and create . The aroma of wood often invites the crave for a tasting - not in the edible sense , but in a sense of trying new hands-on experiences . I find natural hardwoods to be more apealing than softwoods . While it is easier to apply the art of wood burning ( Pyrography ) to softer woods , I love the
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