Strange Retirement
Looking back over our years, we can identify times when life didn’t go as planned (and we had liked our plan!). After 20 years in the classroom– surprise!-- I stopped in a kind of health-related early retirement. Suddenly I had time and LOTS OF space to release a tight schedule and choose to return to creative play. What fun to discover that I could like this NEW PLAN too! This piece enjoys the whimsy and energy of open creative play. Whenever and however that shift comes in life, the positive uplift leaves me smiling.
6X3 FEET (wired to hang vertically or horizonally)
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This piece is part of my Simpson Exhibit “Movement.” Let me tell you about it.
During 2024, I’ve been purposely leaving visual evidence of MOVEMENT in my artwork.
Why does MOVEMENT matter?
In life, we don’t always like changes that come into our lives and sometimes we do everything possible to resist making needed changes.
In contrast, when we choose to make moves– literal or metaphorical– they’re usually positive.
The exploration and play involved in creating these art pieces felt positive to me. They showcase making artistic choices and staying open to whatever comes next.
I hope any of the pieces in this exhibit-- whether you see them at the gallery or bring them to your home-- will serve as positive reminders of the positivity related to “choice” and the beauty of moving forward.