Seren
So much has happen in the past 3 years that I can't even put it into words, though I can say it's been more pain than I ever thought I could handle. I am neither a religious nor spiritual person, but I now truly understand then concept of: He won't give you more than you can bear. I also have learned that I consistently underestimate myself…but that was then, and this is now:
The Art Journal project is back on track. I'm circulating fewer books at a time, but they are out there. #33 and #44 were recently re-launched with two artists that had worked in journals in the past, Fiona Meier and Cynthia Vose. Although they have very different styles, I think is very interesting that they both did a spread with a map! I took it as a sign…especially since these two journals arrived on the same day…and I was feeling very, very sad about being "stuck" in California -- far away from my friends and family.
Their map spreads were positive and upbeat…hopeful. Fiona talks about living "Car-free" for several months after her car was totaled in an accident. She muses about knowing her city better than ever because she rides her bike everywhere now -- she changed her perspective on her world and the new view is better than the old one in some ways. Cynthia's map spread highlights a trip to the Ogunquit Museum of American Art with friends…but what really caught my eye is the road on the map. It's basically a circle and along the road are a couple interesting places that she plots: Cape Neddick Lobster Pound, Sundaes at the Beach Ice Cream…but the its mostly roads that create a circle back to a single point in the lower left hand corner…as if to say, the road you're on can always take you back to were you started, so go ahead and wander. More encouragement for me to re-consider my California situation…change my perspective and the new view might be more interesting than the old one.
Is all this a reach…a purposeful play to find meaning where there is none? I don't know…maybe…but its working for me so I'm going with it.
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