Tuesday, May 22, 2012

ANg, Cathy here. This is one of my hearts to you for May. You talk about healing, I think this project is a good example of an interesting way to bring it on. You've reached out for help and we showed up. I find that I am thinking of motherhood and loss and your sweet babe, as I wonder what to create, as I do create, all along the way. My hope is that as we all do this with you for these number of months, that our energy will somehow swirl out there with yours and maybe water down the pain, and add in some relief space acceptance love, and whatever you personally are hoping for. From miles and miles away I send you love.

May 22, 2012

A couple weeks ago its was Mothers Day. The little blue forget me nots were in full bloom. My heart was ok. I made hearts for this project. Its interesting living with a broken heart, its interesting when you can actually feel the healing. Please don't get me wrong I miss Andrew alot. I now know healing does not mean forgeting and healing does not mean that everyday will be perfect. It just means I have more interest in living, loving and believing in the power of a healing heart and i know that grief,joy,and healing can all be honoured at the same time.


Hearts for Els,Anita,Cath and Meran. My heart friends.

L.
ANg

Monday, May 14, 2012

The Heart of the Matter by Els

As you may or may not know, I am currently in the process of moving from one town to another. This is a process in which I have participated approximately 50 times in my life so far, and I'd really like to stop soon, please.

Trying to find the soul of the Balanced HeART within me whilst moving has been interesting.  Because I don't have the time to sit and stew, I have had to set my inner Art Department the task of discovering what I had to say as well as a method of saying it, and then just get on with my daily chores.  For awhile I thought nothing would emerge, so I came up with a backup plan or two.  Then, while sorting and packing, I opened a drawer and found two beautiful little 4x4 masonite boards, and I knew the direction I needed to go...

What emerged, as frequently seems to be the case, was interesting, then turned into a dreary muddle, but finally some of what was in my heart and head began to appear.

Only Time Will Mend the Wounded Heart
4x4" masonite, watercolour and acrylic
The first piece is titled 'Only Time Will Mend the Wounded Heart,' and shows the endless clock ticking away the painful hours of healing a torn and bleeding heart.  Because I so admire the intense honesty of her self portrait work, I am very pleased to say that it brings Frida Kahlo's art to mind, though that wasn't my intent at all, nor am I comparing myself to her.
The Heart is as Delicate as Lace,
and Precious as the Purest Gold

4x4" masonite, waxed tissue and acryli











The second square is titled 'The Heart is as Delicate as Lace, and Precious as the Purest Gold.' Using a waxed tissue heart and a delicate impression of lace as the centerpiece, this piece depicts the sheer delicacy of the heart of an unborn child, surrounded and protected by a field of the purest gold that represents Unconditional Love.


Wednesday, May 9, 2012

To the Moon and back

"Fill your heart with love, joy and happiness. Peace will follow. Understanding will follow.
And THEN give to the world from the overflow"  So often we give and give, but we are giving from the well of our hearts, we have forgotten to take care of ourselves.
So please be gentle with yourself, be brave and strong. Be unique and creative. Fill your heart. Then give.

L.
ANg