A Room With A Muse

A Room With A Muse attempts to capture the essence of creating art, whether it is written, illustrated, or performed. The eye symbolizes many things;... more

by Nancy M Garrett

Title

A Room With A Muse

Artist

Nancy M Garrett

Medium

Painting - Acrylic On Canvas

Description

"A Room With A Muse" attempts to capture the essence of creating art, whether it is written, illustrated, or performed. The eye symbolizes many things; higher knowledge, intuition, and instinct. The eye is also meant to be interactive, inviting the viewer to reveal themselves back into the painting, uncovering feelings which are pure and genuine from within, without fear of judgement. A time to see oneself as perfect in one's imperfections. The eye peers into the our souls with acceptance and love, giving us the freedom and inner peace to be comfortable with that whom we are. The hummingbird symbolizes the ability to take the nectar of one idea to nourish another. The flower also represents the growth of a creative project. Paint from the fingertips represents creativity that comes flowing from within. The golden liquid symbolizes inspiration. The flamingo symbolizes being what one is meant to be; having the courage to follow one's own unique course (sticking your neck out) and having the courage to be unique. The paintings within the painting represent the potential of the future. For me this work, as a whole, speaks of a concept I have always wondered about in my own life....Did I choose Art or did it choose me? After being a professional Artist for over 40 years now, I have no doubt about the answer to that question. It chose me. It pulled me through an expansive and sublime door as a child, into a world where I feel I belong, never to escape....never to what to.

Uploaded

April 27th, 2012