Week 6 winter quarter

I spent week 6 focused on the report back next week and on gathering more inspiration for my art installation. I rented a PBS series called "Art 21," interviews with artist in the 21st century. These DVDs were incredibly helpful in gaining perspective and guidance surrounding the work I am creating. I was especially enchanted with Ann Hamilton's work. Her use of natural materials and multimedia presentations exploring the idea of spirituality excited me. I was also enthralled by the works of Kiki Smith, her sculpture, especially about the witch trials was a fascinating way to make history relevant and in your face. I liked the reminder of how political art is a way of creating beauty and healing in a tense and destructive environment. As a multi-media artist I also appreciated how the interviews were shot, few face on shots and mostly showing the artist as they created their work. You really got a sense of the process and energy put into each piece.

Heron and I crafted a slideshow and presentation for the report back as well as took a look over our timeline and decided what were the most important things to cover. We have been publicizing the event widely and will be doing a short interview on the radio about permaculture and the report back. I think it will go smoothly and be very dynamic, a true expression of our experience at EAT.

I have been keeping up with my Body and Earth nature awareness exercises and notice new things each time I go out. I find myself craving to go to my secret spot in the mornings. I feel as though I am fully honoring the spring this year by watching it slowly unfold in my neighborhood. This week we were focused on the brain and visceral experience in the body. I did yoga on Saturday and had an even more illuminated experience when noticing my visceral body and brain during the practice.