Two weeks ago I co-hosted a workshop at the Highland Cultural Center with Ann Haaland and Elisa Pritzker. It is always so great to meet other artists and have the sense that one is understood and connected. There's a shorthand of language about what we do and why. No difficult explanations. Short sweet sentences get the message across. And there's no blank look in the others' eyes. But, as I think I mentioned in passing conversation there, often what we percieve to be blank stares are really not misunderstandings, but complete awe and rapture. Non artists are amazed at what we do. So next time someone seems to be somewhere else when you are talking about your work, entertain the thought that that blank look in their eyes is love, or something like it.
Ann's website is annhaaland.com
Her work is just beautiful and an inspiration to those of us who are still grappling with web presence and professional presentation of our work.
Tonight I am off to a Burning Man event in New York with Bman founder Larry Harvey. The Rabbi, The Reverend and The Renegade is about spirituality, community and activism. Visit burningman.com for all you need to know about this amazing annual alternative art community built in the Black Rock Desert every year. The event I'm attending tonight is a bit of a touchstone for me, as I have not yet figured out a way to get myself to the playa this year.
Have a beautiful day.
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