Visual Meditation: “To Face the Strange New Earth”
Adam Marveling he stands on the cathedral’s steep ascent, close to the rose window, as though frightened at the apotheosis which grew and all at once set him down over these and these. And straight he stands and glad of his endurance, simply determined; as the husbandman who began and who knew not how from […]
Sacred Artist Interview: Laurie Mika
I first encountered Laurie Mika‘s work when I saw one of her mosaic classes offered. While paper arts and photography are my primary art forms, I sometimes like to extend myself into the world of mosaics, where broken pieces are transformed into something of beauty. Her class was full, as most of them are, but I visited her […]
Into the Wild
I am still living into the gifts of my 12-day trip down the East coast in March re-visiting family and friends, walking in familiar places with new eyes, tending to memories of formative times. In the last couple of days of my trip I watched the film Into the Wild from my hotel room one […]
Visual Meditation: Winged Delight
As Once the Winged Energy of Delight As once the winged energy of delight carried you over childhood’s dark abysses, now beyond your own life build the great arch of unimagined bridges. Wonders happen if we can succeed in passing through the harshest danger; but only in a bright and purely granted achievement can we […]
Sacred Artist Interview: Marilyn Russell
I first encountered Marilyn Russell virtually when we were each asked to write an article on spirituality and artistic expression for the UCLA Spirituality in Higher Education Newsletter. Marilyn’s article was on “The Empowering of Art & Spirituality.” Read her article to gain even more insight into her vision as an artist. (you can read my article here). […]
Returning: Some Highlights
I went on a journey for 12 days down the east coast which you can read more about. I have lots to process, but here are some initial offerings of things for which I am grateful (both silly and sublime): renting the cheapest car level possible and ending up with a Ford Mustang convertible wandering through […]