See-Saw
You know how on a see-saw, with some focused attention, riders can position their relative weights on either side of the fulcrum so as to allow for a pleasant cooperative experience of moving up and down, up and down in a satisfying rhythm, and sometimes choose to find the balance point that leaves them at their respective ends with feet off the ground in a place of equipoise?
I often seek a similar experience when painting, alternating between the freely expressive and the deliberately editorial with delicious enjoyment in a satisfying rhythm, pausing periodically in the sweet spot between the two to reflect before moving again.
This CutUp did not offer such an experience!
While the background came to life in just minutes with my quick intuitive use of gelli plate, spray bottle, and water-soluble pastels, I went on to fuss with painted paper, embroidery scissors, and glue for ages to create the branches and endearing little avian critter you see here.
Way out of balance!
No satisfying rhythm!
In other words, the carefree creator sat on the ground at her end of the see-saw for only a blink before the precision-and-detail gal shifted weight abruptly and catapulted her partner upward where said partner sat high, dry, and helpless for what seemed to be hours until the last bit of paper was secured in place with meticulous care and deliberation!
Still and all, a surprisingly good time at the playground.
and Spotting Birds Out the Window
3.5 x 5″; acrylic, water-soluble pastel, and collage on card stock
CutUp
2024
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9 responses to “See-Saw”
You had me chuckling out loud with your detailed description of your journey making this piece. I don’t know how many times I don’t find rhythm and balance.
But all that aside….I have fond memories of the see saw….and your description is spot on! And oh….how I love watching the bluebirds out the window in my backyard.
Your little piece most certainly evokes fun on the playground on a beautiful summer day. So it’s a win!
MaryAnn, thanks for your thoughtful comments and for letting me know I had you chuckling in recognition of the experience of lack of rhythm and/or balance while art is in process.
And isn’t the experience of a see-saw immediately accessible as a body memory?
Thanks for your wrap-up comment supporting your it’s-a-win declaration. Yay!
Especially! xoxo
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