The beauty of working with clay, is that the possibilities are virtually endless. The lump of clay can become anything you want it to be, if you treat it carefully and with respect.
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Have you ever come up with an idea you thought was great, then started working on it and realized it was going to be much bigger than you thought?
That brings me to the story behind the “1,000 Tiles Say a Single Word” piece that was part of the Potters Guild of Hamilton biennial exhibition “Next” in March 2024 at the Carnegie Gallery in Dundas, Ontario.
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If you’re someone who doesn’t think you’re creative and have believed that all your life, how do you know once you’ve “become” creative? Is there some sort of graduation ceremony, where someone bestows a gap and gown on you saying “Now you have earned the title of Creative.”
Nope.
No bells, whistles, gaps, gowns, or flowers.
Being creative is not a distinction that is granted upon you from other people, such as someone who you consider creative saying “yes, now you are creative.”
Being creative is a decision.
It is a mindset.
It is owning the creativity you were born with.
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I was in an intense “cat-like state of readiness” no matter what the situation: when sitting at home, when getting ready to go to work, at work (that was the worst, because I had no control over what happened or when), and even when trying to go to sleep. If you’ve ever experienced any kind of anxiety, you’ll understand the feeling. If you haven’t, I’m glad you have been spared that, and pray you are always blessed to never experience it.
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There is something blissfully peaceful about a cat napping. It's like they've perfected the art of contentment and rest, enjoying the moment, not worrying about the next thing to come. Where do you find moments of peace in your life?
Is it catching a quick nap through a busy day? Or taking a quiet walk in the woods?
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