The Art of Creation: A Trail of Trolls
July 18, 2024 - When I wrote a piece about Thomas Dambo and his work three years ago, Dambo’s trolls delighted me, but I didn’t know that I would have the opportunity of seeing one first-hand. By Louise Conner
Exodus 15:22-27 - Healing Waters
Dec. 13, 2022 - The Hebrews are out of Egypt but in the wilderness, free of oppressive civilization but surrounded by rock and sand. As they start out, once again water takes center stage. By James Amadon
Exodus 3-4: Call and Response
Oct. 11, 2022 - As Chapter 3 begins, Moses is living his new life in Midian, married, caring for his father-in-law's flock of sheep, and safely out of the reach of Pharaoh. He is not, however, safely out of the reach of God. By James Amadon
The Art of Creation: Standing in Place
January 27, 2022 - The poem Lost by David Wagoner speaks about the movement from being lost to being found—from disconnection and disorientation to connection and placement. This movement from one to the other is accomplished, ironically, according to the poem, by standing still. By Louise Conner
The Art of Creation: Leaf on Leaf, Stone on Stone
September 16, 2021 - Sometimes the only way anyone will see his works is through the pictures he takes of them before they change, melt, collapse, or are brought down by a passing wind. By Louise Conner