I was up all night, and watched the shadows become velvet blankets as the world outside closed around itself. There were no stars visible, only the gentle rain making its long journey from the clouds. In the blue blackness, sound paints creatures with each rustle, and gives to my imagination the ability to create what is unthinkable by day. And I think of my early adulthood with conversations about all matters of absolute importance which the night, and visiting friends, and wine brought forth. And of pre-Mom times when I knew by 10 pm that the night energy was going to carry me like a woman on the River Styx through another all nighter in my studio.
This is my glaze pattern called Night Chi, night energy. It's my expression of the wisdom and treasures of that which is hidden from sight, and known to me by following dreams and mysteries. By following creative impulses into the unknown and uncharted landscape. And being willing to ditch my plans and schedule like a boring date, and sneak out with Night Chi.
Beautiful piece both the post and the plate. It is truly amazing the energy we get from the creative spirit that can carry us through to sunrise. I cherish the memories of those times when I was so inspired that I just had to keep working until all hours.
ReplyDeleteThanks in2l. It really was fun but I'm paying for it today for sure! Those darn muses don't understand the aging process very well!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece Night Chi. I too love the night hours and will often get up in the wee hours just to experience that shift from night to day with all the possibilities of the new day. I made a necklace called "Hidden" based on some things you mention.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful piece, bella! I saw it on Etsy and it really does have some good Night Chi1
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