I’ve had my hands in so many pots that I haven’t had time or mind to write a new entry in almost a week. Having this new journal page pulls at me from two directions. From one way it adds to the many things I have to do each day, but from the other way it reminds me to check in with myself and see what’s brewing.
In preparation for our In Viaggio, Ischia workshop, Patricia and I have been brainstorming in our usual fun loving and dynamic way, crystallizing our ideas and writing them down, or up on the computer. In favor of the computer we both agreed that it’s an advantage to see what’s written, and be able to change it immediately when it needs work, which is more often than not. We spent a long time on describing the use and purposing of journaling because we both feel that it is an important tool for anyone, anytime and especially during an intense week dedicated to art. Our journals will be whatever each person wants to make of them, using art materials as well as pens.
In the words of Pablo Picasso, “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary.”
With all that is going on I forgot to mention that I am going to be showing in The Monique Goldstom Gallery on August 5. The opening is from 6 - 8 at 560 Broadway, 3rd floor. It is a group show featuring works on paper of both emerging and famous artists. I have two pieces in it. Please come by if you’re in New York City.
Cheers,
Barbara