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An excerpt from
my blog about my creative process and a bit about the
Water series body of work I am debuting at the summer show.
"Through my daily practices revolving around water, old layers of sadness have emerged to be made love to and let go of… Embracing fluidity and stillness in my life process, resting in vulnerability and surrender allowing old thought/feeling patterns to bubble up and dissolve… This life process is vital to go through for me vs. the avoid-dance, catalyzing
catharsis to create (in this case) my art from a place of
authenticity and
true beauty.
And, honestly, from what I have learned from being a lifelong artist and student, moving through the layers of the shadow and the strata of the defense structure, are what make great art. Even if it’s not “pretty”, it’s a beautiful and necessary process. I was challenged lately by one of my teachers Cass to face my pain, anger, sadness and other “ugly” shadow stuff, especially if I call myself a “transformative” artist."
~~~ Lórien
Recommended Resources
The Work and World of Dr. Masaru Emoto
Masaru Emoto has studied water for over twenty years. Water has been Dr. Masaru Emoto’s passion. He has studied water around the planet form the perspective of an original thinker, and is the author of a number of bestselling books, a three-volume photo collection of beautiful water crystals, and now two children’s books about water. These books have been translated into more than thirty-five languages.
The Water Cure with Dr. F. Batmanghelidj
Love his books! Did you know?
Water is the basis of all life and that includes your body. Your muscles that move your body are 75% water; your blood that transport nutrients is 82% water; your lungs that provide your oxygen are 90% water; your brain that is the control center of your body is 76% water; even your bones are 25% water.
Our health is truly dependent on the quality and quantity of the water we drink.
Film: Inspirations
This latest documentary film by Michael Apted (7Up series, Gorillas in the Mist, Nell) explores the creative process through candid discussion with seven artists from diverse media. (note: Chihuly loves water too, it's fuel for his creative expression!)
"About 70 percent of our bodies are water. This is the case for adults of all races, and it is why people should not be divided by political strategies and ideologies. Just like water, people must always be allowed to flow freely."
~Dr. Masaru Emoto
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Lórien Eck Fine Art available in these Online Galleries
