The Great Belonging Project: Day 14
“[At the Georgia O’Keeffe museum in Santa Fe]...I stood with the painting [Autumn Trees–The Maple] for several minutes and tried to interpret my inner response. I enjoyed the stillness and the process of giving my attention to the art. O’Keeffe’s work invited me to enter a realm that wasn’t affected by the news of the day, my personal anxieties, or unknown passersby. I entered this dimension and considered how the painting might see me. Was it a mirror that reflected an image of my soul? If so, what was it trying to show me? I stood in front of this painting, asking questions and waiting for answers.” - The Great Belonging: How Loneliness Leads Us to Each Other
Visit an art gallery online or in person, fall in love with a new-to-you artist, learn everything you can about them, and let their art, ideas, and life broaden your belongings to yourself, others, the world, and the divine.
Not sure where to start for The Great Belonging Project: Day 14?
I highly recommend perusing the @bluespiral1 account and website. (And go in person if you can!)
Also, if you walk into an art gallery and the people who work there aren’t welcoming and kind and fully accepting of you in that exact moment
if they judge your particular level of understanding or lack of understanding of art
if they measure you up to determine if you do or don’t have money to spend on art
turn around, leave, and try again somewhere else.
Life’s too short to stay in spaces that make you feel like shit.
Art galleries should be happy and inviting places where you feel comfortable and connected, not lonely and othered.
Happy art-ing!
Please feel free to share your thoughts in the comments, if you like!
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