Monday, March 24, 2014

BE STILL, THEY SAY




"Walking, I am listening to a deeper way. Suddenly all my ancestors are behind me.
Be still, they say. Watch and listen. You are the result of the love of thousands."  -  Linda Hogan, Native American writer
Ancestors by Emil Alzamora (ceramic, iron paint) See website here

Mark Chatterley. See website here
"Life, death, creation and destruction, this is the world I find myself in. I want my art to echo these thoughts, everything in a state of flux, changing and reforming. A sense of decay along with life. Nothing is permanent and nothing stays the same." - Mark Chatterley
The Messenger (I think this is by Anthony Abrahams)
Dreaming Guardians by Hib Sabin. See more here

 As a shaman practitioner, Hib is acutely attuned to the connection between the human and animal spirit worlds. His cast of figures moves in and out of the spiritual world and evokes a certain ancient timelessness. Themes of transformation are quite common in his work, specifically transitional moments between life and death. 
- Stonington Gallery
Hib Sabin. See more here
Did you ever find out what your dreams were about? by Fran Williams. See website here.
Fran Williams  See more of Fran's beautiful work on FaceBook 

Jesus Curia Perez. Website here. Current exhibition here

Jesus Curia Perez

".... may the protection of the ancestors be yours.
And so may a slow
wind work these words
of love around you,
an invisible cloak
to mind your life."

 - John O'Donohue

Stephen De Staebler
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53 comments:

  1. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 24, 2014 at 3:11 AM

    I feel the slow winds of creativity oozing around and out of this post.

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 24, 2014 at 5:31 AM

      I'm feeling soothed.... and yes creativity is in the air :-)

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  2. Fiona DempsterMarch 24, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Oh my Robyn - precious. I have noticed the last two post have words by John Donohue; I love his words and his blessings...

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  3. URUMOMarch 24, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Amazing post. Thank you very much.
    Just a present from the Basque Country, Jorge Oteiza, Aranzazu.

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  4. Francine GardnerMarch 24, 2014 at 4:29 AM

    I love the work of Fran Williams

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 24, 2014 at 5:28 AM

      Hi Francine. Yes, I've just discovered more beautiful images on Face Book. Great to see recent work.

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  5. Annie CoeMarch 24, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Robyn, Wonderful. I love Mark Chatterley's work, I also echo his words in my own work and process of late. xoxo

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      Loving your new process of late, Annie.

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    2. Annie CoeMarch 31, 2014 at 2:26 PM

      Thank you Robyn, means the world coming from you. xoxo

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  6. Leslie Avon MillerMarch 24, 2014 at 7:15 AM

    Beautiful sculpture, beautiful words. The works all speaks to me, especially that of Jesus Curia Perez. xo

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 7:58 PM

      Yes I am moved by his work too. They feel sacred.

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  7. The Weaver of GrassMarch 24, 2014 at 8:47 AM

    These are just wonderful - particularly today when ancestors have been on my mind, as our friend and neighbour has ploughed a field and dug up a grind stone which experts estimate to be 900BC

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:00 PM

      Weaver, I enjoyed reading about your neighbour's discovery. Imagine excavating something so amazing on one's own property!

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  8. Ruth ArmitageMarch 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    What a wonderful post... I love the 'slow wind that works these words of love around you...' beautiful images. Thank you for sharing this!

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:03 PM

      Thanks Ruth. John O'Donohue's blessings are rather beautiful.

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  9. Blue Sky DreamingMarch 24, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Robyn, I'm a long time fan of De Staebler, beautiful images, all of them. I'm struck wordless, thank you.

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:05 PM

      Yes I love De Staebler's work too and this one is particularly beautiful.

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  10. stephanie daltonMarch 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM

    thanks for sharing, beautiful and moving work.

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  11. HastypearlMarch 24, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Incredible continuity in this posting...HOW do you do it ?? :) Laura

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  12. Kathryn DycheMarch 25, 2014 at 4:46 AM

    Hib Sabin's work is incredible and I find myself drawn to the idea of animal spirits.

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:08 PM

      He is quite prolific too. Follow the link to see many more!

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  13. lyle baxterMarch 25, 2014 at 4:56 AM

    what is it about these figures that speaks so softly but firmly to me??? love the entire post!

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:10 PM

      Hi Lyle, they certainly have a presence. Sacred, comforting and quietly powerful.

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  14. Sand Hill ArtMarch 25, 2014 at 5:13 AM

    Our ancestors are a part of each one of us. Light a stick of incense to honor them.

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      "You are the result of the love of thousands" ..... beautiful!

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  15. Caterina GiglioMarch 25, 2014 at 1:06 PM

    another post that touches my soul... thank you..

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  16. WimMarch 25, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    As always, I always enjoy your posts very much :-)

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  17. Mo CrowMarch 25, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    such beautiful work resonating with deep mystery yet so familiar to the soul, you have a great eye Robyn thank you

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      "resonating with deep mystery yet so familiar to the soul "..... I like that!

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  18. BarryMarch 26, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    Hi R - a very powerful post - I often feel in awe of folk who can pull such powerful energy into totems, sculptures and other assemblages - embodying soul or sacredness - keeping watch - bearing witness. Thanks. B

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:18 PM

      These certainly do that... I can feel the energy.

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  19. ZemMarch 26, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    A very interesting post about ancestors. Encouraging texts and images.
    Thanks.
    Greetings, Zem.

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  20. Sharmon DavidsonMarch 26, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Such a beautiful post, Robyn! With the recent passing of my grandmother, I find it very comforting; it evokes the feeling that our ancestors are always with us.

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:21 PM

      Sorry to hear about your grandmother, Sharmon. I find comfort in these sculptures too.

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  21. ValeriannaMarch 26, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    Wonderful work, thanks. Love Linda Hogan's work. Especially her novel, "Solar Storms" great!!

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    1. ArtPropelledMarch 30, 2014 at 8:22 PM

      Oh I will have to put that on my wish list! I love her quote.

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  22. SethMarch 28, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Stunning and fascinating pieces here. I find them all quite compelling.

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  23. SweetpeaMarch 29, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    So often when I visit here I feel I could spend days clicking through your links and researching words/authors quoted here. For me, that is what makes your blog so entirely special, Robyn. I know it takes a lot of work to compose the assorted pieces you assemble under one [or two or three] thought[s] here, but my goodness, do I appreciate your effort and enthusiasm. THANK YOU, as always, for this inspiration!

    Christi

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  24. mansuetudeApril 1, 2014 at 8:49 AM

    The love of thousands !

    Wonderful wonderful post

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  25. ArtPropelledApril 2, 2014 at 4:58 AM

    The love of thousands..... it's certainly comforting. Thanks M.

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  26. Tammie LeeApril 5, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    such a gorgeous and deeply moving post!
    i SO enjoyed the art, the words and the memories which have risen as i take what you have shared to heart. Thank you.

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  27. ArtPropelledApril 5, 2014 at 9:32 PM

    :-) Thank you Tammie Lee

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  28. rossichkaApril 13, 2014 at 2:16 PM

    "Nothing is permanent and nothing stays the same."...
    "You are the result of the love of thousands."...
    Thank you for the carefully chosen quotes, Robyn! This post shows that through art we could uplift the curtain between our past and our living today and to find answers to some of the questions that we wear always with us... even on a subconscious level...

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  29. layersApril 28, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    Nothing is permanent, nothing in perfect, nothing is complete... a very thoughtful Zen blog post on the cycle of life.

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