RE: Stories in Art: Tales Untold
I'm also big on things with history, found objects, broken, discarded and forgotten things. I believe she has the "what do I do now?" look on her face, as she immerses herself in mindblowing situations of the past. History spilling over even though the vessels levels are too empty to actually have active overflow. As we are--affected greatly by our history, somethings mindblowing, breaking us into pieces, reaching up through the depths, stunted growth with no life. rivers flowing from the eyes. Perhaps we give too much credence to history. it leaves us broken, dried up, leaking valuable content, stupified, left holding that which is already dysfunctional with no place to go and nothing to do. We'll have to clean out those vessels, add fertile soil to grow happy and healthy generations of those that follow, mend our minds, especially for the children. Great post. I love your art. Upvoting. I'm already following you. Thanks for sharing.
That is such an interesting take - thanks for posting it! It is interesting that you talk about giving too much credence to history. I totally get that now that you mention it - it appears in this image to be more of a burden than anything else. Very interesting, and a new take on this one!
I love how art is so open to interpretation.
I have an enlightened friend, @quinneaker, who once told me he was intentionally leaving behind his memories. I didn't really get it at the time as I was in the process of writing a book about my life for my children. But then I began to realize over time that he was right (as he always is!!!). Memories and things from the past often hold us back as we become entangled in them, wrap our identity around them, and are unknowingly controlled by them. History runs deep within our psyche, embedded ideas, thoughts, fears and limitations. We must let go and die to the past, before we can be reborn to the present.
Thanks for giving us the opportunity to question! Bless.