mary jane dodd
'all life is an experiment.'
~ ralph waldo emerson
fibers - different kinds used in unexpected ways...
lying in bed at night thinking about crocheting - even though i have been more of a knitter... my grandmother taught me how to do both...
lately i have been feeling like a snake about to shed its skin, nearing a rebirth of sorts... on thinking of snakes the nagging biases from judeo-christian idealogy seem to rear their heads... this is unfortunate... in other very old cultures, snakes are guardians entrusted with protecting sacred spaces... the naga in hinduism and buddhism represent rebirth...
do you experience moments where in the midst of utter chaos, you simply must make something? right then? even though in your right mind you know that it is no time to do such a thing? welp, i did... and i am so glad... i love this - i plan on working with it more - in different fibers, mixed with fine wire... now if i could only order up a little less chaos... but maybe it was the chaos that caused me to focus upon what brings me calm... so it was all balanced after all...
4 comments:
This is beautiful, Mary Jane. New growth, rebirth, order amidst chaos, and reassurance.
When the muse calls - we must answer. And I am soooo glad you did - this is magnificent!!!
You already know I love this ring. And I know of that feeling or state you say it is sprung from. When things are messy and chaotic around you it really helps to close everything off and focus on one thing. And to actually produce something is very satisfying. It rests your mind sort of I find.
Now I love the ring even more!!!!!
I find that very often, in moments of extreme stress, deadlines looming and panic setting in, I feel the need to just sit down with my beads and make SOMETHING. Even if it's just a tiny little peyote stitched beaded bead. And for some reason, it calms me, it clears my head, and I get up from my little mini-beading session focused and ready to get to it. Out of chaos comes beauty and order! And it certainly resulted in that gorgeous ring for you!
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