Monday, September 24, 2018

Just That

What do I notice in this moment? Two ivy plants tucked in a tin planter on the little drop-leaf desk in my study.

I water them once a week, turning the planter around at each watering to give the back side a chance to be the front side. I notice midweek—today, right now—how the leaves have shifted, have reached with quiet reflexive strength of purpose, bit by bit by bit since Wednesday, toward the light coming from the window across the room.

Just that.


Like the Chrysalis Who Had No Idea
1.75 x 6"; acrylic, India ink, and collage on drawing paper,
mounted on card stock
abstract bookmark
2018
[sold]

8 comments:

carol edan said...

Always look forward for your posts. for the image and the story behind! The red sings through the leaves!

Simone said...

It's beautiful, Dotty! Fun you've sold it! Today I made my very first bookmark, inspired by your bookmark-making practice!

Sheila said...

Love the post and this piece. The light gleaming on the leaves... cool :)

dotty seiter: now playing said...

Thanks, Carol. Fun to hear that the red sings for you—me, too. Fun little bits of textural collage.

dotty seiter: now playing said...

Simone, thanks. Oh—fun to hear that you've made your very first bookmark. Eager to see!

dotty seiter: now playing said...

Thank you, Sheila. Ironically, what now appear to be leaves were no more than triangles in my mind as I created, and the light gleaming on them is stenciling I did when creating the handpainted collage paper from which I eventually cut my triangles. Indeed: cool!

Lola (Jen Jovan) said...

Goodness! This looks like stained glass! Contemporary leaves! Love love LOVE!

dotty seiter: now playing said...

oh! Love the stained glass feedback, Jen. Thanks for your love love LOVE!

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