The Magic of Art

As I write this, I take a sip from the Turkey Hill Sweet Tea I bought on my way home from Maryland. I decided to take the long way home. I saw the Turkey Hill Experience at the side of the road. And, decided it was the perfect way to get something to drink and have some ice cream (peanut butter and chocolate yum!) From there it was off to Warwick Furnace Farm. I had no idea what treat was in store for me! When I did get to meet Claire Rosen I was knocked over by her kindness (first of all). Then her hospitality. And, then when she flung open these giant barn doors to these giant mushrooms. I had to catch myself from falling backwards. From there, my mouth dropped open and was in awe. In awe of the vast space and then "her show". Her body of work is astounding. There were about twenty photographs. But, they are so much more then photographs. I think of photographs as capturing a moment. These capture a masterpiece. It is as if she stages a masterpiece and is able to capture a feeling. She makes you feel all the beauty brought upon us in the living world. I still can't explain how all of her work made me feel. And, then be able to talk about it with the Artist. I only have had that experience that a couple times in my lifetime. And, that was with the photographers of Bruce Springsteen. And, ironically words to one of his songs is: "and if I could capture a moment into my hands" from The Promised Land. And, I do feel like photography allows us to do this. I also feel all art does this. And, I think we can create art in everything we do (even retail). Believe it or not. Creativity is a problem solver. It is how we make dreams come true. It is how we set an intention and make it happen. I am still breathing in all that I witnessed. And, thankfully Claire Rosen wrote a book. So far, it is becoming my field book for my future. It is putting words a feeling I have. It is how I will be approaching my future. And, that is with the magical feeling of wanting to create something to leave behind. Something that expresses a voice to my life. Not, just scrapbooks, but something when you look at it, you say i am so glad she did that. It may be a book, a painting, a sculpture, a decorated room.....not sure what, yet. Because, life is a journey and a mystery at the same time. NO ONE knows how their story is going to end. But, hopefully we all will live, happily ever after. Quote from Imaginarium by Claire Rosen Art is a reminder of who we really are....or perhaps who we ought to be. And, life is what we find when we slow down and allow the beauty to envelop us. When we embrace what is right in front of us and believe it's worth our attention. But, in order to do this, inorder to find the life we all want, we must be stopped, thwarted from our petty pursuits and led down a nobler path. Jeff Goins "The Wonderful Ache of Beauty (Why We Need Art)"