“The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive.”
Reflecting on the opposite of embracing imperfection, I find myself considering perfectionism. I’ve noticed that when I strive for absolute perfection in my art, it often leads to procrastination, a fear of making mistakes, and self-doubt. I recall when I was younger and experimenting with different art mediums. I had
Wind of change
In today’s uncertain world, “Wind of Change” evokes a sense of new possibilities and a shift toward a better future. Even A small single breeze can lead to great change.The song Wind of Change by Scorpions includes the line, “Where the children of tomorrow dream away in the wind of
Exciting Times!
Today we are beginning a new round of work with the overall theme: Create, Inspire, Connect. Our group, Cloth in Common is dedicated to creating work to inspire and connect with others. I have the honor of presenting the very first prompt for this round, and have decided on a
Windmills North Sea ’25
When we commissioned “wind of change” I thought a lot about the politicalsituation in the world. The outlook is not very positive. For our smallNetherlands, America is a major player on the world stage. Trust is declining onall fronts.Still, I was pleasantly surprised by the news that a few countries
Relentless Change
Everywhere, the Winds of Change stir the earth,shaping cities, shifting destinies, whispering stories of rise and fall. When I compare my home country with the Middle East,I see how swiftly these winds move—gentle breezes in some places, violent tempests in others. The discovery of oil brought immense wealth to the
Wind Chime Corridor
When the wind direction changes, many wind chimes make a sound at once and the wind passes through it. Japan people feel that the sound of wind chimes is cool, and hang them on the eaves of their houses in summer. In recent years, many wind chimes have been decorated
WINDS OF CHANGE
A Change I Did Not Ask For! I realize that changing something in your life can be a sign of growing or perhaps a way to survive. The changes in the world for reason I refuse to mention have really taken a toll on myself, my family, and even my
After the Darkest Night . . .
A recent struggle with depression inspired this take on Wind of Change
Winds of Change
Winds of Change is a visual meditation on a world in flux, where the forces of upheaval: social, political and personal move across the landscape like a gathering storm. The Watcher stands alert bearing witness to the chaos. Meanwhile, above crows take flight propelled by invisible currents, with urgency, sounding
Persist
The theme, Winds of Change, inspired me to reflect on the recent massive changes in the United States and the world, and to compare them to a hurricane type storm. Experiencing the offensive actions of our executive commander and his crew feels like being bombarded with a steady stream of
We The People
More than three months of confusion, frustration and brainwork are coming to an end. This was hard for me, to articulate what I am feeling. Deep sadness clouded my vision, a vision that has become a fast-moving target as the daily deluge of bad news washes over this country. And