As part of my investigation, I came across a video clip of Andy describing how working on his projects helps him reconnect with himself and awakens a sense of amazement.
Listening to the birds in this clip reminds me why I love spending time in the woods and how important and creative thoughts are able to simmer on the backburner while a person is engaged in this manner. Remembering those feelings leads me to conclude that part of why I'm fascinated by Andy's art has got to somehow be connected with what Richard Louv is witnessing is his book, Last Child in the Woods.
I'd love to hear from any, and everyone of you as to your own experiences of nature and your thoughts on its connection with creativity and connectivity. Cheers!
On one side agree wildly, other side-- reservations. Late summer went to a beautiful place i know in mountains (three guesses where), and in spot on river someone had "created" many piles of balanced rocks. Clearly a lot of effort and assume to them it was pleasing-- but to me-- the place was nothing short of sacred before and these things were a kitschy intrusion. But if a little bit of subtlety is remembered, well...
ReplyDeleteI think subtlety and, perhaps, also taking down or away what you build when it is of a somewhat permanent nature are in order.
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