. . . Uniqueness
It is true that not one of us is alike in all ways, and I find that to be a curious thing about life. Often we seek to normalize ourselves, thinking this is what is needed to truly belong to our human family. I had a lot of practice in attempting to be like everyone else until one day I made the decision to give up and be myself. I like this quote I picked up some time ago, author unknown . . . “Be yourself. Those who mind don’t matter and those who matter won’t mind.”
Living into awareness of ourselves is sometimes uncomfortable, always valuable. The journey of self-discovery takes more than simply breathing and going through the motions. It takes courage and tenacity to show up in your fullness no matter what anyone else has to say about it. This painting is a stark example of my commitment to be me and only me. I set out to paint and after one throw reeled myself back. It felt complete, finished, done. An essential part of the expression of my art is knowing when to stop. Can I really have the ‘audacity’ to claim this single, provocative throw as a finished painting? I do. I look at this piece and can’t imagine what else it could need. I call it “Essence,” for it is a visualization of that which is truly and purely, uniquely, just ME!
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