Comments on: What would I save in a fire?

By: Eight inspiring artists

Eight inspiring artists — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:53:13 +0000

[...] Staines, who made my clock. Her life reflects her art, and vice [...]

By: claire

claire — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:21:06 +0000

I love the description of the clock you imagined and how the artist interpreted your visualization.
Cronehood… This is such a beautiful time to step into… And it will go on forever until we step into the next world/life.
What would I take in a fire? I will have to think about that. At the moment, I have a blank. People, animals, definitely. Things??? Great question.

By: Crayons

Crayons — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:19:45 +0000

Well I like your question a lot. I hadn’t thought of that in a long time. Your clock is, indeed, a lovely object with a spiritual background. Thanks for sharing this.

By: Abbey of the Arts

Abbey of the Arts — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:46:53 +0000

Tess, I am slow to comment here, but just wanted to add my own ooohs and aahhs about this glorious clock – what a marvelous tension between chronos and kairos time captured here. Simply beautiful, just like you.

By: Tenar

Tenar — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:51:13 +0000

Therese, I never doubt you get my point, and then some! (-:

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:39:33 +0000

@Tenar, perhaps my angels of inspiration have pointy Vulcan ears?
@Rebecca, it’s a great gift when we feel truly known.
@Rima, it’s obvious you have a lot of fans here!
@Barbara, I must put that film on my list, I never did get to see it.
@Kate, another world indeed. Perhaps you should get yourself a housewarming present from Rima…

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:21:09 +0000

Tess, this clock that marks your passage into your “crowning” years is amazing…simply beautiful. It draws me into another world.

What a wonderful gift to give yourself and I know it will bring you such joy as “time” goes by.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:32:55 +0000

I adore that clock as well. A delightful piece of art!

Your question about what would you save from a fire reminded me of the same question from that 60’s French film, A Man and a Woman (love it, love it, love it!). The woman, I believe, said a similar question was asked of the Swiss artist Giacometti — would he save a great painting or his cat from a fire. He said he would save his cat because it was alive. Your clock is easier to carry than a painting, so I can see saving it along with your cats.
If I could save one thing, aside from my Humphrey and Bogart, it would be a lithograph by Toko Shinoda.

By: Rima

Rima — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:50:00 +0000

I’m so delighted that you are delighted Tess, thank you for such a lovely commission!
With love and tick tocks x Rima

By: rebecca

rebecca — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:59:44 +0000

Tess, I had a very similar experience lately where someone was creating a piece of art for me. I was so nervous as I waited to open it. What if I hated it? My experience as I first laid eyes on it was so similar to yours. It felt like the artist had looked deep inside my soul and placed that part of me upon canvas. Unlike your goosebumps and tears in your eyes, I had great heaving sobs. (One of things that I have discovered in my journey is that I often cry in the presence of truth. It happens frequently in my practice of spiritual direction.) I felt so known, so loved by that piece. Thanks for sharing your experience. Love…