It's spring break at the University of Utah, and, after an intense week of finishing a sculpture project, I'm looking forward to a week of relative relaxation. I say "relative" because I'm actually in Atlanta for the week taking care of family business following the death of my father last month. Even with a long to-do list, I'm looking forward to refreshing and recharging my creative battery.
But how to do that? I started by browsing the art events listings online, looking for art exhibits of interest. So far, I've identified a group exhibition on the theme of "abstracted nature," at Swan House, a gallery housed in an old mansion, which also contains one of the best restaurants in town. It promises to inspire.
I'll continue the online browsing with the goal of finding at least one art gallery/exhibit to visit each day, in between my appointments with financial advisors and tax preparers.
I want to return home with ideas, inspiration, and the drive to dive into some new art creation. It occurs to me that I'm fortunate to have this designated "spring break" to break from the normal routine. But regardless of whether you're a student or not, everyone needs to give themselves a break to refresh and explore new sources of inspiration.
So, dear readers, designate your spring break and go for it!
I'm posting the results of my just-completed wood sculpture - a "person reliquary" incorporating relics of my life saved for who knows what purpose. My father's glasses, old dentures, high school wrestling emblem, key chains, lapel pins, an a bird's nest - all found a purpose in this sculpture.
