...whether it's the space between people (a safe 6 feet right now in pandemic times), the space between our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies, the space between quarks which comprise protons, neutrons and electrons which combine to make atoms, and so on.
In fact, we really don't know what the space between actually is, which means, of course, that I had to create something to represent it. Remember a while ago I told you I was saving bits of paper from the cutting of snowflakes? Well, there's a use for everything, right?
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| The Space Between, a journal spread |
I started by gessoing a large journal spread (11" x 16.5" when open) with black gesso, and then tore into it with gel pens. I've done several gel-on-black pieces, but none this size before, and it took a long, long while.
The pages are densely covered with an array of dots, geometric forms, symbols and more.
There is such a wide range of wonkiness,
And I have to wonder if that is what is really going on in our lives...the path is sometimes dense, occasionally easy to follow, once in a while impossible to understand and so much more besides. Are we meant to understand our lives at all, or is it enough to navigate through it to the best of our abilities, caring for the space between ourselves and others (those who are all one with us).
What is your perception of your life? Is there a space between at all? Of what is it comprised?
That gel pen on black is like the heavens exploding! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHmm, the space between. It sets me thinking, especially when you talk about the space between people. How much of it is healthy and how often are we holding ourselves away from people in unhealthy ways? Definitely something to ponder.
I agree about the gel pens on black paper, Tracy - it's hard to stop playing with them! So much to think about when considering the space between; it's had me pondering off and on for many years!
DeleteWhat a great interpretation of "space" on your art, Win! You are really a great artist.
ReplyDeleteYour post reminds me of an essay theme when I was in high school "the closer the roofs of the houses get, the farther the hearts go".
Kisses!
Mia, your comment is so lovely - many thanks. I love that saying, too; it's one I'd not heard before and is filled with deep meaning, especially now.
DeleteOh yes. I think it fits perfectly in these hard times. Hugs, my friend.
DeleteI always love seeing your drawings on the back journal. I have bought a black journal too, I still have not drawn anything, but you give me true inspiration.
I'm excited to see what you create in your black journal - I heartily recommend the Gelly Roll pens by Sakura. They come in all sorts including bright sparkle, metallics and more...so juicy! xo
DeleteThose doodles look wonderful on the dark background and what a great way to make use of those negatives of the snowflakes! I can imagine the doodling was very relaxing, however long it took! Thanks for your visit Win - have a lovely weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteIt was most relaxing indeed, Zsuzsa...very zen for a couple of days in our house. :D
DeleteI am so in love with the doodling it looks great on the black pages and the perfect way to use the left-over snowflake pieces. I'm impressed, so often I keep things like that and then never get round to using them. Thanks for the comment over at mine. I was lucky winning the raffle prize not something that happens very often. Take care and sending hugs, Angela xXx ps hugs are allowed at this distance!
ReplyDeleteIt was a blissfully quiet time to do all that doodling, Angela, and I love the contrast between the colour-on-black and the snowflake shapes. Sending hugs right back - safe as blazes all the way from Canada. xo
DeleteSpace is what binds us together, as energy binds atoms together and within themselves... It's my vision of space, not the 'thing' wich splits us from the others.
ReplyDeleteYour snowflakes are superb and your work on a black background deserves to be printed on fabric, like a kind of 'liberty'.
In any case I would wear it with pleasure if this fabric existed :)
Stay serene, cheerful and creative during this truly special holiday season. All my wishes fly to you and those you love.
What a wonderful response, Sim: 'Space is what binds us together', and I believe you're absolutely right.
DeleteNever thought about that piece as a fabric, but you're right that it, or something like, would make a great shirt, I'd say!
As always, you're a delight to host here, and I so much appreciate your comments and encouragement. Sending Christmas wishes, warm hugs and love to you and yours! xo
Since I arrived on your blog I have been saving space...lol I think that your life is what you make it. We each have freedom to choose how we react to life's situations. I think Sim is right, we are all bound together by the same space. I think we also choose how much space we need and the distance we put between ourselves and each individual person depending on how in tune they are with us...or maybe I'm just crazy. Love you a bunch you dear soul. Have a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteRight back atcha, Deann; I'm so in agreement with you and Sim, knowing that we are sympatico to the max, and the space between us is miniscule. Wishing you and yours an incredibly happy Christmas time, as we look forward to a 2021 filled with grace. Much love, Win
DeleteColour on black paper is so foreign to meet in watercolour that I am very attracted to it. The WONDER of it all. It would be a great medium to create a piece around the two planets Jupiter and Saturn that will look close together tonight!
ReplyDeleteI'm keeping all fingers crossed that the skies will clear for the light show! If not, I know some of my friends in far-flung places will keep me apprised!
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