Art and Life

Jenna's weekly ramblings and thoughts on life and art.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Post #20 waterproof and shockproof

Ever since I was a teenager, I have been wearing a Swatch brand watch. My swatch is waterproof and shockproof. I can shower and swim with it, and it still works great. I can smash it into a wall, or let it drop on the floor, and it continues to function perfectly.
Inspired by my love of the swatch, I asked myself, Can I be waterproof and shockproof? Can my art be waterproof and shockproof? Can I be unruffled, and remain true to myself, no matter what? Can I be so strong internally that nothing can touch me?
So no matter what life has thrown at me, be it the smallest of things, or the biggest of things, can I be made so well, made so very very well, that I remain completely intact and work just fine - just like my swatch?
and in the studio, making the art that I make - can that practice, and its result also be as waterproof and shockproof? Can it still function perfectly even thru adverse conditions? Is it so strong, - and its not even the work that i am talking about here, but more the intent, - that it can just be its own thing? and just continue to go, and go, and GO?
as you can see, there's lots of question marks punctuating this little entry, so obviously, I am still pondering the thought, but its a good thought to have - and good thoughts are always welcome in the house of Jenna.


Saturday, September 5, 2009

Post #19 by the time i got to woodstock...........