Internal sources writeup-anna

What struck me first when reading about the three featured artists, was how each have created external environments for their internal inspirations. My other thought was their absolute dedicatin for constructing these outer worlds.

Julian La Verdiere's mission to inspire his viewers to dream, imagind, and strive is interesting. His use of history and historical objects as metaphors for courage, risk, hope, are clever and creative. La Verdiere say the most significan purchase he made was "buying my soul back while participating in the Tribute in Light Initiative because it had nothing to do with art commerce whatsoever. It has been the most enriching experience of my life." I had the sense it was a defining moment for him, as to why he made art. It's rewardig to be able to inspire others with their own creativity and dreams. You really do get a feeling of hope with his work.

There is also a sense of hopefulness with teh work of Pipilotti Rist. Even though her inspiration comes from emotional turbulence, her work begins with her romantic illusions, interrupted by disappointment, only to begin her illusions again. No matter what heartache come, she won't be deterred. There's a certain hope and innocence that remains.

Jan Harrison creates a world which even includes her own language (called animal tongues) and she has a strong connection to animals. Some of it seemed a bit over the top, but she also brings up some relevant truths about the ego, how it suppresses the life force. Animals have an inclusive engagement with the world. When we do come from an ego-centered place, fear and scarcity rule the day. We forget our own ability to heal, to grow, create and love. It was hopeful reading about how she became a professional artist. I admire her ability to have a career on her own terms.

some of her responses were encouraging, such as "You can do art in many ways, and you can be an artist anywhere". Also, she genuinely didn't seem to worry if her collectors may not like her new work. She had to create what she felt she needed to. It was interesting too, that she chooses to approach her work as a beginner, as a way, she says "of keeping a sense of wonder in the world."