Below the Surface

This week was the judging of the Richmond Art Museum’s annual juried exhibition (and the 110th one I may add!) by David Kwasigroh. The museum has an open judging where artists may be present during the judging process and even ask the juror questions. I love open judging since it not only provides artists a chance to have their work displayed but also to use it as a learning opportunity.

Of course I’m also thrilled that my photo ‘Below the Surface’ has been selected for this exhibit. It really is so motivating that my underwater work is getting some thumbs up and I hope opportunities to take this further comes my way soon. I also decided to submit it to JPG magazine. If you like it, please don’t be shy to vote! :-)

Back in the Studio

It is good to be back in my studio after spending 10 days in England and Wales.

I have to thank everyone that came to my exhibitions! The feedback I got was just wonderful and I know many people traveled far in order to be there. I really appreciate this very much. I also got a number of messages from people that could not make it to the openings but would still like to visit. Both exhibitions are still up. The exhibit with I2 Art Gallery (26-28 Church St, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JQ) will be on for another month and the exhibition with The Bronze Gallery (63, High Street, Hartley Wintney, RG 27 8NY) will be open until Oct 30. There is also a very nice article in the South African Times about these exhibitions.

We often teach what we need to learn ourselves

‘We often teach what we need to learn ourselves’ this I read this morning in ‘Living Yoga’ (by Christy Turlington) and it got me thinking. I have been fascinated by yoga and it’s mind, body & spirit unity since yoga crossed my path the first time in 2001. This weekend I completed a yoga fundamentals instructor’s course in Chicago. As some may know, I have been a Bodyflow instructor for about a year. I know it is merely the beginning of a long journey, nevertheless one that feels so right.

I am happy to share that I just heard that the photo of Tantila that I included with my last post was indeed selected by juror, Jim Yood professor and art critic from Chicago, for he 30th annual juried exhibition of Indiana University East.

The piece I am sharing today is titled 'Silent Ballet II', inspired by my yoga journey.