CURRENTLY SHOWING:
Westland Gallery has virtually released several works from my Outside Being series, one that I’ve been working on since early last fall. We’d planned a May solo exhibition around this body of work. Who could have foreseen the unprecedented circumstances we’ve found ourselves in globally? And yet in some way, my own way; these pieces share a timely way to view and be, while we work through what life will look like after ‘all of this’ (however we may reframe it).
The pieces in this collection represent our need for connectedness with ourselves and our environment, and depict a grace that can be found in difficult cycles while being forced into slowing down to Being. While so so hard (and costly at so many levels), this process can also bring us solace, new resilience and the space to delight in the light that is at hand.
Please drop by Westland Gallery’s front window if you are local, or click here to see the currently released pieces. And stay tuned for more…
Be well, Take care.
WORKSHOPS in 2020
1. Start Here
with Erica Dornbusch
Hosted By: Westland Gallery London ON
Date: Wednesday March 4th 6:30 – 9:30PM
GOT A GREAT PROJECT IN MIND?
NOT SURE HOW OR WHERE TO START?
As an artist and poet, I learned a LOT while self-publishing my book this past year. Not just lessons about things to do with pagination and binding and ISBN numbers, but about how to set an objective for any project and to begin work towards it. Having a great idea for a long range project is exciting but if you’re anything like me it can also land you in Inertia and Overwhelm Land where ideas go to lay down on the couch. Over years of realizing big projects, I’ve figured out a system that gets me from Concept to Actualizing my project goals and I’m excited to offer the workshop Start Here, along with the companion workbook I’ve created, at Westland Gallery.
2. The Art in Creative Play
with Erica Dornbusch
Hosted By: Westland Gallery London ON
A Full Day Workshop, Monday March 23rd 9am-4pm
Dear One Of A Kind You!
I want to invite you over for a creative playdate! And, no – you don’t have to be an artist to attend! I promise you will find deep value in spending time in creative play and self expression even if you are not a practising artist.
Our Own Stories Honoured, Can Rejuvenate And Inspire Us
Drawing from my own art making journey and mindfulness practice, I’ve created a program that will help you restore, celebrate and reconnect you to your own beautiful narrative.
These Days…
Launch day is getting close, we are less than a month away! The book is at press, Prints and Art Cards are here and framing for the 31 originals created for the book is being arranged. Click here to read more on all of that. Coincidentally, April is National Poetry Month so watch for daily shares here and elsewhere on social media. To learn more about THAT interesting story, click here.
Planning for the different launch events is being finalized and falling into place. If you are new here and just hearing about Paint & Prose, A Way Finder’s Meander, Click Here to download your pdf invite to our free community launch event. It’s coming up fast and I hope to see you there!
Breathing A Book Into Being
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actualization of this dream!
Currently Showing at Westland Gallery
Women’s Day Exhibition
March 5th – 23rd
Opening Reception: International Women’s Day – Friday March 8th, 7-9 p.m.
Artist Talk: Wed March 13th 7 pm
I’m honoured to be showing along with many talented women artists from around London and area. Check out show details and the works here.
The Gathering Tree "We travel long, right through the storms. Sometimes we meet; you coming in, me going out. We are not always certain which is You then; or Me now – with the breath of each of us remembered. Often we pass through one another, silent and honourably bowed. Today, we will meet at the Gathering Tree and clasp each other closely. I will ask you, “Tell me, how far you have traveled?” and “Are you weary?” © Erica Dornbusch 2019
