“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person.
Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
-Albert Schweizer
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Gratitude
Posted in Influences, Quote, tagged Albert Schweizer, Gratitude on November 27, 2008| 1 Comment »
A Day of History
Posted in Favorite Things, Quote, tagged Eugene Robinson, Obama, Washington Post on November 4, 2008| Leave a Comment »
There are very few days in our lives when we realize that there is history of great magnitude occurring before our very eyes. It is awe-inspiring to see the throngs of voters converging on the polls with steely-eyed determination, willing to stand hours so that history will not be denied. I’m sure each has their own individual motivation but most simply desire a change in our leadership that insures and affirms the fairness and promise of possibility in our country.
You see, the magic of America has always been about possibility.
Eugene Robinson wrote a wonderful article in today’s Washington Post that speaks of this:
“For African Americans, at least those of us old enough to have lived through the civil rights movement, this is nothing short of mind-blowing. It’s disorienting, and it makes me see this nation in a different light.
You see, I remember a time of separate and unequal schools, restrooms and water fountains — a time when black people were officially second-class citizens. I remember moments when African Americans were hopeful and excited about the political process, and I remember other moments when most of us were depressed and disillusioned. But I can’t think of a single moment, before this year, when I thought it was within the realm of remote possibility that a black man could be nominated for president by one of the major parties — let alone that he would go into Election Day with a better-than-even chance of winning.
Let me clarify: It’s not that I would have calculated the odds of an African American being elected president and concluded that this was unlikely; it’s that I wouldn’t even have thought about such a thing.”
One new possibility becoming reality opens a door to an open and endless plain of possibility. And that is all we ask–for a door to open. Get out there and stand in line. Vote.
Undefinable
Posted in Influences, Quote, tagged George Braque on October 27, 2008| Leave a Comment »
“There is only one valuable thing in art: the thing you cannot explain”
This is a quote that I used on the first artist statement I ever wrote and one that I always revisit on a regular basis, especially at times when I question the content of a piece. It reminds me that what I am trying to capture is not the subject matter, not a mere representation of reality. I am trying to capture an indefinable feeling or spirit that is not calculable. It is the sum of color and texture and light. It is spirit and lifeforce. When it is there, it is obvious and undeniable.
And that is a good day…
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