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Lifewreath exhibition up next......
I was trying to remember the exact date I sat down at my desk in my studio to create my first wreath. I had been through hell and back with chemo and I thought I was on my way out - I had the big 'C' again and this time it was classed as terminal. After a long panic attack that lasted the guts of 13 hours I was finally ready to create something out of it all.
I had gathered my little knikkiknacks (as I call them) things that appealed to me or invoked something inside that I had carried all the way across the world and back to the home turf. Everything from the old faded ribbon that packed a beautiful gift once upon a time, to the lost purse that I had picked up on the beach to the bouy we used for Johnnys first fishing trip. Random objects that embued some strong memories.
The wreath I was creating was to be the wreath for my funeral. I know this may sound morbid to some but not to me. I wanted to celebrate my life but do it in my own style. You see I have always been into the visual aspect of life. Ive always inhaled every single thing that took my fancy. Much to my detriment at times as my persona can leave me out in the cold with some personalities just not getting me. I remember most teachers in school being a little like that. They used to say I 'lacked concentration' but could be very good. But now I know it wasn't that I lacked concentration at all. I had a different concentration. I just wasn't able to put it into the correct framework ie lessons. I wasn't able to decipher as a child what information I should retain and what I should throw away. I could throw nothing away both mentally and physically.
So I hoarded alot of visual information and things - like exactly how many windows were in the class, or how many lats there were in the blinds or when I would be able to root in my grannys closet again. Way too far away for most people!
So I guess that's what sort of makes me who I am today. I thank my lucky stars for everything I have been through in life for its spawned so many wonderful mindblowing connections with both people and moments and relationships, I could have never imagined possible. Most people are afraid of cancer. I embrace it for it made me take a step back and look at my life and how I was living. Cancer is only there to warrant change before its too late. And yes for some its too late by the time its discovered. I watch people deal with it everyday. There has been some very dark times but out of the dark there can only be light.
Without extreme challenges I would not be able to see the beauty in absolutely everything no matter how dull it is. I feel so much gratitude that I have had the health to create these pieces. In fact they have almost brought me back to life in some ways. That's why I call them Lifewreaths.
I have made lifewreaths to remember loved ones who have passed on to their next lives. I have made lifewreaths to celebrate the union of love between two beautiful people. I have made a lifewreath to celebrate a special family member birthday. I have made a lifewreath to thank a family for giving me the opportunity to have my studio and so many more. I feel like there is alot of memories trapped in my wreaths. Everything I do with them is done with alot of intention and thought and its completely my style. If i dont like it, it goes. I put something up on the wreath and then I might come back to it and take it down again. Its a constant process that never ends a constant changing experience, just like life, I guess. (without being too sappy! LOL)
I am over the moon to be asked to come and have my second exhibition of my lifewreaths in Brown Hound Bakery and Eastern Seaboard Restaurant - two amazing spaces with the most incredible food in Drogheda. There will be pink prosecco served with a variety of nibbles by the bakery which I am so excited about. The theme is clean living....well apart form the alcohol! But Jeni is catering for an aware crowd.
The nerves are setting in as I just feel nothings finished yet but thats just part and parcel of it all really isnt it. I thank god Jeni the owner has ruffled my feathers to produce to a deadline for the 27th of April at 7pm sharp!
For the exhibition I will display 13 lifewreaths. 13 - my lucky and fortunate number. I will also have smaller mixmedia artworks for sale too.
There is food in the restaurant after. Let me know if you would like to dine around 9.30pm so I can reserve the right amount of places and we can keep the party going! It will be a set menu of delicious clean eating!!!
I am so looking forward to seeing you all there.
love and blessings to you all,
fi xxx
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