This summer I have been delighted to create two separate commissioned paintings where the collectors (and I) had no idea what the final imagery would be. In each case the painting would be created as an unfolding mystery for the patron with the intention being that the painting would be a visual meditation, contemplation, and/or prayer for that individual.
I was honored to be allowed into the lives of these individuals to create a piece that would be solely (and soul-filled) for them. To embark on this journey together we agreed that each person would not know what their piece would look like or see it until it arrived on their doorstep.
This first completed piece titled "Heartspace" is dedicated to Mimi Klein of New York, New York.
She wrote me in a letter that she would "love to be healed of the pain I have been feeling from years of verbal and emotional abuse and control. I would love to turn my hurt into knowledge, wisdom and healing that will then help other women wake up to their own amazing power, and love themselves enough to not tolerate disrespect cruelty and abuse and to be able to provide them concrete tools and processes to step away and step into their own authentic soul filled lives." *
I hope that this painting can, in some way, remind her of her own courageous journey of strengthening and healing her own heart so that she can share that with others. I thank Mimi for this honor of sharing "Heartspace" with her.
This is a blessing by the late John O'Donohue that I would love to dedicate to Mimi:
"As high over the mountains the eagle spreads its wings, may your perspective be larger than the view from the foothills. When the way is flat and dull in times of gray endurance, may your imagination continue to evoke horizons."
*full permission was given by Mimi Klein to share her words directly with you