As an artist, I have understood the connection between the creative spark from the brain/soul/heart through the hand into the processing of material, stone, fabric paper etc.
After experiencing this workshop, and listening to Dorothy Caldwell, I have a greater understanding of the human factors within this creative transition. There is a physicality with the use of the hand, an ability of muscle which includes strength, flexibility, and individuality. Tension, length, rhythm, are personal traits of the processes used in creating. Stitch, cutting, lettering, marking with so many instruments and methods are individual to the maker. Handwriting can be read by an expert and personality traits can be assessed. The writing can be assigned to a specific individual. So can the result a the physical touch of an artist, a maker, a craftsperson in their hand created pieces.
I can have more joy in the results of my quilts, vessels, painting - appreciating the personality, the individuality of my marks, my stitches.
Not only can I accept the individuality of my marks, I have a better understanding of the history of my marks. I have a connection to stitchers, mark makers of the generations of the human race before me leaving their marks on what they touched.
I am grateful to be a maker today, using a huge dictionary of marks, using old and new techniques, using the old and new products. I can be traditional or unique and be part of the stream of makers putting their mark on their creations. I can appreciate the individuality of my marks and appreciate mark makers before me.
My tension, my pressure, my rhythm, my creations.
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