This week, an artist whom I’d only met once asked me how I was doing. For reasons I can't explain, I gave her the real answer. The messy answer. I wrote you a letter about it.
Reason #3,427 we still need handwriting instruction in schools! This surprise handwritten letter is the perfect partner to both the story and the art. It all feels personal and reflects the deep connection inherent to the act of reaching out and the care we are all able to offer each other in small, quiet moments. We’ve been programmed to think of art as impressive if it’s hanging on a big white wall in a museum or gallery, but it most impresses me when it’s part of a small act of caring, communication, or exploration. We illuminate a moment and wind up illuminating each other. Thank you for sharing this gift.
Wow! This presentation and articulation of inner, drifty, listlessness hit me directly, I feel seen and understood! What a fabulous piece, in both content and creativity. I will revisit repeatedly for introspection and use as ignition for boosting out of the depths of this cloudy, confused, current, semi-suspended state of being. 👌💯🌱
This was a beautiful piece that really hit home for me. It very much reflected the losses and grief I’ve been feeling over the past 6 months or so, as well as the sense of feeling untethered and lost. Thank you for this.
Thank you! One of art's super powers is to make us feel seen. It's reassuring when something outside of us can reflect what's happening inside. That's what Sophia's images did for me. And I'm honored that you had a similar experience with the piece.
Reason #3,427 we still need handwriting instruction in schools! This surprise handwritten letter is the perfect partner to both the story and the art. It all feels personal and reflects the deep connection inherent to the act of reaching out and the care we are all able to offer each other in small, quiet moments. We’ve been programmed to think of art as impressive if it’s hanging on a big white wall in a museum or gallery, but it most impresses me when it’s part of a small act of caring, communication, or exploration. We illuminate a moment and wind up illuminating each other. Thank you for sharing this gift.
Thank you for this. I agree with you that all art is an act of care. And I believe that Fred Rogers would agree with both of us on this.
Wow! This presentation and articulation of inner, drifty, listlessness hit me directly, I feel seen and understood! What a fabulous piece, in both content and creativity. I will revisit repeatedly for introspection and use as ignition for boosting out of the depths of this cloudy, confused, current, semi-suspended state of being. 👌💯🌱
Thank you! I'm so glad it made you feel seen.
This was a beautiful piece that really hit home for me. It very much reflected the losses and grief I’ve been feeling over the past 6 months or so, as well as the sense of feeling untethered and lost. Thank you for this.
Thank you! One of art's super powers is to make us feel seen. It's reassuring when something outside of us can reflect what's happening inside. That's what Sophia's images did for me. And I'm honored that you had a similar experience with the piece.