Permission to Play

I am having so much fun making these collages for the exchange I mentioned yesterday.  With so many pieces to make I have given myself "permission" to let my imagination run wild.  Colors and images I wouldn't normally choose are finding their way onto my art table.  Its exciting!  I never know how they will turn out!  I made two with an Asia motif and I really like them.  I must give myself "permission" to "play" more often! 

However, I have imposed one restriction on my play. "No words" unless the words are used as image.  Words themselves can be so constraining.  They can keep me caught in my head when I want to stay in my body. As Carl Jung remarked many years ago,  "Our soul speaks to us in symbols and images".  My weekend has been a playful expression of creative soul work.  I feel relaxed and at peace with myself.  Who would have thought a project with a deadline could be the  catalyst for 3 days of  child like fun?  I may give myself permission to play more often!

Comments

[Cyndee Greene]

Isn't it interesting that we need 'permission' to 'play'...my kitten reminds me constantly to play. At first by playing by herself. Then once I started playing w/ her....let the games begin. It is hilarious!
And thanks for the reminder about words. I think I will shift my focus from words today...after I write my post :)

[Julie Prichard]

the best way to spend a weekend, indeed!

[Jennifer White]

You're really opening things up, Kathy....this is wonderful.

[Seth]

Always fun to play. I particularly like your use of open space in the design.

[Marilyn Gallas]

Really nice Asian feel to this one. Your play is pretty elegant!!!