Spider .6 (Grateful) - Gratitude (Postcard)
-The Spider weaves together its home, as do I. We gather our intricate beauty and dwell in our creations. Think not of the outcome of the work, like the Spider, think only of how the creation may serve you. – (Inspiration)
The spider has spun its home alongside the artist for a year, creating its dwelling from emptiness, weaving and gathering its shelter from nothing but self.
We each do something similar, collecting things we adore; things we find meaningful, beautiful, and useful. Working to adorn our homes according to how we prefer to live. However, we function differently than the spider. The spider is willing to move on when the web has served its purpose. We struggle with this. We collect; more and more, while simultaneously forgetting why we enjoyed experiencing things in the first place. Let this be a reminder to mentally pause; take time to appreciate the beautiful things that have taken so many years to curate. Learn to be grateful for the many interconnected things that surround us and take a moment to breathe them in.
Original is Mixed Media (Acrylic, Chrome Pen, Gloss Varnish) on 14"x18" canvas. (Postcard)