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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