Creative Magpie: Jeroen Bodewits
Dacha1 - photograph - part of the 'Russian Series'
I recently discovered the off-beat talent of Jeroen Bodewits while searching for photos of Russian dachas. Jeroen is a Nederlands visual artist working as a photographer, sculptor and print designer. His work focuses on the slightly off-centre, unusual subjects that may not have the immediate appeal of the obvious but they express beauty and interest in the ordinary and sometimes mundane; a ramshackle pile of wood, a wall fan, kitchen items on a table, an old woman in a worn-out tracksuit as well as the more serene and beautiful image of a girl lying bathed in sunlight on a couch. A mixture of industrial and sensual shapes and a diverse use of materials and ideas characterise his work. I especially love this dacha – if there is a photograph that would be a great starting point for patchwork then this is it! Here is Jeroen’s take on creativity. Continue reading »
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Beautiful Corner – Making Way for a Spiritual Life
Icon Corner - Image used with kind permission of Phool4xc at Flickr
Having an altar in a house is an ancient practice stretching back into prehistoric times. In Romania and other East European countries, especially in small country villages, one would often find a beautiful painted plate, a treasured gilded icon and pictures or photos of family members or religious figures on the wall decorated above with a beautifully embroidered cloth pinned just so to frame the collection of precious objects. Nearby there may be a small container tacked to the wall to hold a candle or a tiny bowl of holy water. Or underneath the pictures, a small wooden shelf holding a religious stauette and some flowers (maybe even faded plastic roses!). Continue reading »
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Nicky Perryman is a Birmingham based Shamanic Energy Field Healer & Creativity Coach. She is also a Textile Artist. This site discusses all aspects of the creative process including practical creativity and healing techniques to facilitate getting in the flow of life more deeply.