This collage is combination of a collage on watercolor paper and a digital collage. I was never happy with the actual collage so I scanned the parts I liked and used them for this digital collage. Because I used Ginkgo leaves, I titled it “Celebration of Life”. The Ginkgo tree, to my understanding, can have a life span of 1,000 years or more. China claims to have a 3500-year-old Ginkgo tree and the Ginkgo, revered in Japan because one at a temple survived the atomic bombing, called it the “Bearer of Hope”. This has special meaning for me now. Apparently, the stress of a flooded studio caused an acute raise in my blood pressure and a pounding heart. I ended up in the ER having every test imaginable. I was happy to learn my heart is fine, but I do have high blood pressure and arrhythmia. I do not mind the medications, but I must confess my new tasteless, low sodium diet without a glass of wine is not appealing. Creating this collage reminded me of what is important and reasons to celebrate my life
I so love this piece...especially all the level of meanings behind it, the tree representing "Bearer of Hope". Past all the "stuff" of our lives is always hope...even past low-sodium diets! Bravo to you and your ability to continue with HOPE and imagination and creativity and and and...life is good!
ReplyDeleteThank you Blue Sky, I'm afraid I've whined too much here about the drama going on. I'm really doing great, but have not been able to paint or post as much as I would like.Hope all is well with you.
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Such an interesting composition and story!
ReplyDeleteThank you Peggy :O)
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful! Do take good care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteEva -- I am new to your blog and was browsing your recent entries -- this image resonates, like a visual symphony! I, too, have HBP -- walking seems to help greatly, gets me up off my keyster and out into the natural world.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly for your comment and for joining my site. This HBP thing is the pits isn't it? I guess I've had it for years, but I wasn't aware of it. It is the silent health robber. I watch it like a hawk now!
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