August 2024: Are You Longing for Connection and Beauty In these Uncertain Times?

I know I’m not alone in feeling anxious about the uncertainty and precariousness of these times. I often feel like I don’t have an anchor tethering me to the earth. Like I am floating above wondering if and when I will land on solid ground. So each day I try to find ways to feel grounded, even if it's fleeting. Immersing myself in art, authentic connections with my community, cooking a delicious meal, and being in nature. These are ways for me to calm my nervous system and open myself up to beauty. They remind me that joy and laughter, love and connection, and nourishment and renewal are critical for living a full life even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

When you take a moment to pause, how do you feel in your body, mind and soul? Do you allow yourself space to actually feel? Do you have support in holding all of this uncertainty? How do you connect to joy and beauty?

I’m very excited to share that I’ve been working hard this year preparing for two art shows:

1)  A Breath of Fresh Art: Democracy in Life and Art, September 21st. This is going to be a really special outdoor event where I will be doing my very first art installation. Come see my work hanging in the woods within the trees. I think it’s going to be pretty magical. There will be 22 separate individuals/groups presenting work and about 45 participants, including visual artists, musicians, dancers, and writers. See the links below for more information and to buy tickets. All ticket purchases will support the artists. I’ll be there all day and would love to see you!

A Breath of Fresh Art - Primrose Retreat

Breath of Fresh Art | Buy Tickets in Verona | Ticketbud

2) Overture Center For The Arts, Dec 2024-March 2025, Gallery II.  I’m thrilled to share that I will be a featured artist along with pastel artist Betsy Tuttle. We were selected by Overture to exhibit together and the connection between our work and our lives has been surprising and incredibly meaningful. More details to come…

I look forward to spending time together getting grounded and connecting to joy and beauty!