Creation in Times of Uncertainty 2020
It is April 2020, everything is getting canceled in an effort to contain the pandemic. This includes my Opening Night jewelry show in Hanover, New Hampshire. It will eventually happen, I have no idea when, but probably sometime in the next year. One thing I am sure about is that I do not want to rush it, I want the community to be part of it. What good is a show if can't share it with you all. I am not using this as a time to close myself off to new ideas but rather as a time to reflect on what I want to contribute to society and where I can continue to create value.
I am more committed than ever to share my work and continuing to improve. And to continue doing what feels right for me without regrets because having the freedom to do my work and express my ideas is very special and I don't ever want to give it up.
During this time, I have also been thinking about how to create a better system to let my creativity flourish. Once I start working I want to avoid stopping midway to look at something else. I want to be more aware of the things that stop my creative flow. This means eliminating as much noise as possible and becoming more self-aware of the things that slow my creative energy down.
Even in quarantine, I simply cannot take an extended break from my creativity, I feel the need to exercise it constantly. A blessing and a curse, but ultimately, this is who I am. I am doing this from my room as I watch the rain and play Beethoven's Für Elise.
I have been thinking a lot about what I want my studio to look like for example. I need a sacred space away from the outer world where I can simply work and create and perform all of my business duties. For a long time, I have procrastinated on the planning of my studio, but not anymore.
In a way, I realized I have already taken enough trips to NYC and have had enough distractions. But I have not taken time to sit down and process all of the things that have inspired me or caught my inner genie. Until now. I needed some time to sit down with myself to dream, to process and to plan. What better time than the now, to do just that.
I will be giving you a few sneak peeks soon on what I have planned for my studio.
In the meantime, stay safe and calm. I cannot wait for all of us to be together once again. Keep your spirits high and continue to find peace in knowing that we will get through all of this together and be stronger at the end.