Q: In terms of change where will you take your work next?
Barbara’s studio
A: That’s difficult to say because creating new pastel paintings is a somewhat mysterious process. Change happens on its own timetable and in its own way rather than from my efforts to exert conscious control over it. In essence it is my job to keep working in the studio, to be sensitive and true to my own creative process, and to go where the work leads. I doubt that I could work otherwise and still claim to be authentic.
Comments are welcome!
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Barbara, I was just reading about authenticity yesterday in Adam Phillips’ book On Balance. Fascinating his inference that there are multiple authenticities to be considered! There is a yin to the yang, as it were. The childlike base we love is composed not only of innocence, but of a darker side as well.
Susa, I don’t know that book, but will check it out. Thanks for commenting!