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Sunday, August 3, 2008

what I mean when I say

art for daily life is:objects from your life arranged on a windowsill...
and found objects from nature...
or a dish drainer full of dishes that you use and love
pieces of firewood too beautiful to burn...
a stone on a brick on a wall...
a windowsill still life...

Which is to say, art doesn't have to be purchased from a gallery, framed and hung on the wall. Art is all around. Everyone can have art in their life every single day. Simply observe. Observe simplicity.
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18 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 4, 2008 at 8:42 AM

    Such a wonderful sentiment and so perfectly exemplified with these photos.

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  2. RobinAugust 4, 2008 at 9:01 AM

    Hi Barb - yes I agree, sometimes we forget to stop and see the beauty and art in simple things. This morning I was admiring the way the sun reflected off the Bank of America building and onto my living room wall - the Bank building has gold glass so it gave a warm honey glow to everything.

    And yes, handmade soap certainly is an example of art in daily life and one of my favorite luxuries!

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  3. Chocolate and SteelAugust 4, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    My husband and I were just having this discussion. Art does not have to be over the top and kept in a gallery or framed by a professional. Its just how you see everyday life.

    I really enjoyed the examples you gave, especially the wood:)

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  4. DaleAugust 4, 2008 at 6:05 PM

    Wonderful! Yes.

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  5. deeAugust 4, 2008 at 6:39 PM

    How is it that you make a rack full of dishes look beautiful? Seriously...such a lovely thought, and one we all need to remind ourselves of often;)

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  6. LiasonAugust 5, 2008 at 6:45 AM

    very true. that was a lovely post. beauty, like love, is something you choose to see not something which happens to you. and you have such grace in the way you see it.

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  7. ///August 5, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    I love this sentiment, too! :)

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  8. ///August 5, 2008 at 9:54 AM

    And, I agree with Lil Bee. ;)

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  9. UnknownAugust 5, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    As a potter I am especially drawn to your photograph of the dish drain full of well loved dishes. This is a perfect example of art that is allowed to come in and truly be a part of our lives.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 13, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    love this! a wonderful reminder and a lovely sentiment. Thank you.

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  11. PurrPrintsAugust 14, 2008 at 4:04 PM

    nice ideas...very pretty composition.

    tried to drop an entrecard on you but no entrecard widget showed up--thought you might want to know

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  12. Mrs.FrenchAugust 22, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    there is nothing sweeter than finding beauty in the everyday.

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  13. Alison PurpleAugust 25, 2008 at 5:46 PM

    beautifully put. Now I am inspired.

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  14. littlebyrdAugust 26, 2008 at 6:41 AM

    So perfectly stated! I love this.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 26, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    I just love your collection of dishes. This morning I sat outside for a little while and admired the evergreen bushes that I planted over the weekend. Thanks for reminding us to look around :)

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  16. Snotty McSnottersonAugust 26, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    I love your blog; blog more :)

    Wonderful pics, btw--makes me excited to see your windowsills in person.

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  17. FancyPants-designAugust 26, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Such a lovely post and a lovely blog!! :) Couldn't agree more..

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  18. ButtercupAugust 30, 2008 at 2:57 PM

    Hello! I am one of Kristi's friends and every time we are over at their house I love all the pottery and Rick always tells me to read your blog so here I am.

    At some point, I am thinking of having you make me some custom cat dishes for all my babies with some of your cute chicks and fishes. (I am a crazy cat lady like that.)

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