by Skye Morrison
I want to take responsibility for what I create. I can no longer be careless with my words, thoughts, actions, or paintbrush.
I believe that we have chosen the most challenging and exciting time to be alive on this planet. Humanity is being called to rise, and that is now an urgent matter. Every aspect of our lives is being shaken, and we are becoming aware of our careless impacts on the Earth and one another.
In general, pain sells more easily than ecstasy, and fear is more contagious than joy. Throughout history, for most passionately creative people, it was vital to tell the story of the collective struggle. People found beauty in the darkness around them by looking through the gaze of an artist. It was a matter of survival.
Although today is arguably a difficult time, I believe it is even more an evolving time. We are at the threshold of boundless possibilities. I want to shine a light, to connect to those around me through honesty and awakening, to celebrate this fantastic adventure.
Maybe I am making it harder for myself by not capitalizing on the morbidity of popular media. But then, aren’t we all ready for something different? Ready to release the judgments of an outlived sorrow? I believe we are hungry for light and hope.
I humbly offer you your own reflection: one of a healing humanity, one of a sublime divinity.
After an inspiring winter of living and painting on Maui, Autumn Skye has returned home to BC with nine new paintings. In this body of work she explores sacred geometry, divine essence, and the beauty of the human form. These new works, and others, will be showing at Bemused Bistro (4623 Marine Ave) from May 10th until June 7th. There will be an opening reception on Sunday, May 10th from 7-9pm.
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