21 December 2011
Thank You
I have recently been inspired to create custom boxes for people. I started by making a thank you gift for my friend Alison, in Edinburgh and then went from there.
The second box I completed was the above gift for my herbal teacher, Robin. It was presented after the recent graduation from apprenticeship circle.
I used real oak leaves that had fallen to the ground during the Fall and had all of the students sign a piece of paper which I then fixed to the inside top of the box:
This was the first time I used plant material and NOT one of my photographs or parts of a photograph.
I had everyone in class bring in a small item to put into the box...to represent themselves. After presenting the box we went around the circle telling her about our submission before placing it inside. It turned out to be a very powerful ceremony of gratitude and thanks for all her teaching. I was so pleased to be a part of it. These are the moments that matter.
I had such a good time creating this piece. I'm finding that making art while channeling another person's energy is so interesting. I pour it in mixed with my style and see what happens. The result is that the items flow with a natural ease that I haven't experienced before and they come out truly unique. Not only different from one another but different from anything I've ever made before.
XO
P.S. Thank You to Robin for allowing me to share her giftie with all of you.