Putrefaction

Red White and Blue Putrefaction

I see  a larger patch of cement in the garage.  Progress!  The flat files in the photo are now completely empty.  I threw it all away and it feels really okay.  Shelve space is opening up too.

Even though I recognize the process of letting go of old art and old materials are part of the creative process there is still part of me that wants to make sure I create something each day during the100 days. So, Today I worked on an old painting from one of Andrea’s workshops last year.  I think I can continue working on this one for a bit.

Today I hiked in the heat and loaded my pack with some weight to begin the training process for the trip.  It was a very good call and an eye opener.  I have plenty of time to take it slow and build up.  If I do not over do or injure something I think this trip will happen and might not be too grueling.

I did not have time to read further about the corked bottle as a symbol but today I searched for the quality of a corked bottle in and around me.  I can feel it for sure.  I looked for “where raw materials are hidden and rotting (putrefaction)” It is cool to think how rotting and putrefaction are needed stages in rebirth. Today's painting has that quality I think. Maybe our country is in a stage of putrefaction.