Magic
October 25, 2010
[Photo taken just before the doors opened for Messy and Brave.]
I have organized so many shows, events, and gatherings in my day that I can do them blindfolded, and part of the ease with which I feel I can pull things like this off without so much as a hiccup is that I’ve learned the value of detachment. I know that sounds odd ~ how can I hang my work alongside four amazing, astounding artists and attend to all the details that need attending to and be detached?
It is like this: Being detached is about not worrying over details I cannot control. It is about giving everyone involved all of the information they need and letting each of them handle their own end of things. It is about doing what needs to be done to the best of my abilities and letting that be enough. It is about designing the postcards, promoting the show, hanging the work, setting out food, taking pictures, opening the doors, and then releasing all expectations. It is about allowing everyone to have their own experience, and not trying to control how much or how little everyone has fun and likes the work. It is about taking tiny slivers of time to myself when I need them and saying thank you to everyone who took the time to attend.
This is true for art shows, retreats, workshops, classes, and even birthday parties. It isn’t about being so emotionally detached that my heart isn’t in it; it is about being detached from judgment and expectations. It is about letting the entire experience unfold in its own magical way, and appreciating the beauty in all of it.
It is about saying thank you to Gus Harper, Trevor Meeker, Lisa Occhipinti, and Sabrina Ward Harrison, whose magic, light, and extraordinary creations brought the house down. I have to say, I don’t believe anyone walked out of that studio Saturday night not feeling moved or inspired in some way. I don’t believe that one bit.
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Oh I wish I could have been there but I was on the other coast thinking about you and knowing it was a huge success. I’m just thankful I get to see you soon!
Bravo!!! Hope you soaked it all in. Thank you for these words about detaching and letting the experience unfold, recognizing we can’t control it all. I needed to hear that.
You are so inspiring, not just for throwing a show or for the amazing art that you contributed, but also for the above wisdom. Oh, and also? You’re foxy. xo
You are a sensational impresario! What a night! And I love this photo of the five of us…
Christine,
i am moved + inspired receiving these “Magic” words.
hearts + hugs,
meghan
inspiring + freeing words! looked like an amazing night. everyone has such speechless work!
HUGE hugs and smiles~ jill
beautiful.
beautiful.
beautiful.
i can feel the joy and excitement right through the screen! congrats on an amazing night!!! xoxo
I was there! It was amazing! And I bought something, and came away very inspired! Happy dance!!
Christine, this was such a fun night. I loved loved loved the art and from my perspective it was all just perfect. The art from everyone was really just so spectacular and fabulous, it is such a great thing to see it all in person and experience the art with others.
I’m so excited for you and thrilled it was a wonderful night. Wish that I could have been there! But I was thinking of you that night and wishing you all kinds of magic and joy.
xoxo,
Christianne
Thank you for your words of wisdom Christine. I have a first “official” show opening next week and I appreciate the reminder to release expectations and trust; do what needs to be done and then be.
Congratulations on such a magical evening! I wished I lived closer to see it all in person.
Stephanie
xo