Art Newsletter, November 2020

It All Started with a Circle.
The March Covid-19 Lockdown had many of us reevaluating things.
​As a busy type "A" person, much to my surprise, I was pretty ok being sequestered. The sudden world 'time out' made my life simplified in ways that both disappointed and liberated me. 

Lockdown meant there were people and situations I did not have to deal with directly anymore.     My time was spent with a trusted inner circle of friends and family I adore, with whom I share common beliefs and values.  We had meaningful conversations, carefully planned meals and lots of laughter amid the uncertainty that surrounded us.  The security of my bubble, my inner circle, helped to offset the daily reminders of chaos and mortality of the outside world.  We had each other.

I am filled with gratitude for what I recognize to be a very blessed and privileged life. The great pause of Covid allowed me to ponder what provides true value in my life, what is just obligation vs. what brings me joy.  I fully comprehend the necessity of genuine, vulnerable and trusted
relationships, of quality over quantity. Our inner circle is the foundation on which to build our authentic self, and in turn, a larger community of like minded individuals.  With any luck, it could make the world a healthier place than it is right now.
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Themes of circles continue occupy my mind and current art.
Pictured above:  Lockdown: Inner Circle  encaustic and antique hardware on wood panel, 18x24.