The Finished Project

There are a few things I know I'd do differently, but in the spirit of the piece, I will acknowledge those observations and let them go.

I will say that something I would have valued about Leighton seeing this pieces is knowing he would see the imperfections and if it was his work, criticize them. We INTJs think along the same lines.

But, he was also one of the most encouraging people I've known. So it would have been interesting to see how much I could have gotten his brutally honest opinion vs. the kind words I know he'd start with.

The Spitzer Art Center is sponsoring an event for Dia de los Muertos.

Community artists (like me) are creating panels that serve as "an ode to a lost loved one." There will be an opening reception at Pale Fire Brewing on Friday, November 4 from 5-8pm. The show will be on display for the month of November.

This blog documents the story of my creation in honor of Leighton Shank, a dear friend who is still missed.  

I am titling the work "Balasana Juxtaposition." 

Balasana (child's pose): The idea of balasana is quite literal: Leighton and I became friends through regular yoga practice. Child's pose is the place one can come to any time during class for restoration. 

Juxtaposition: I learned much from Leighton in life by comparing and contrasting our approaches to problem solving. There are multiple juxtapositions happening for me in this piece, including past and present; mutability and immutability; solidity and emptiness. I invite you to discover your own.