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I Know You By Heart
I am so excited about my new piece, "I Know You By Heart." There are two things that I love about it. The first one is that it is completely not the piece I had intended to make. I love that-- all of our planning and designing and intention take us to a place of newness, something completely unplanned. It reminds us to loosen the reins, the process will unfold and take us along.
The second thing I love about this piece is that it has its own theme song. Every time I began to work on it I heard Eva Cassidy singing, "I Know You By Heart." I wish I could post it for you here, but I strongly encourage you to search for it. I still remember the moment I first heard her singing "Fields of Gold" at a small art show in Decatur. The show coordinator was playing Eva's cd as we all set up for the show. I immediately stopped unpacking and went to find her...I had to know who the artist was, I cannot remember ever feeling so moved by a voice. She left us much too young, but she leaves the gift of her voice...pure and beautiful.
This piece will be featured at our 8th anniversary show this Saturday 2/25 at Tannery Row. I have been here for almost half of those 8 years. My gratitude for this space and my fellow artists grows every time I walk through the doors of this profoundly historic building. I hope you can help us celebrate Saturday night!
Who do you know by heart?
Truly exceptional, Kristen! I love the asymmetrical balance and inspired symbolism of the seven smooth garnets balanced with the larger faceted garnet and the contrasting tones/feelings of the metals. Amazing!