In 2011 using permanent markers, I cursively wrote, repeated, and layered these words on rice paper. The writing and color bled through onto the other side, creating a pleasing effect to my eye. (Difficult to photograph and colors non-apparent behind the plexiglass.) This piece was in direct response to the crazy maker I was engaged with and my attempts to disengage via divorce; the ultimate whirlwind of craziness. Often during that process I felt as though I was enrolled in multiple PHD programs simultaneously - law, finance, psychology, ethics. The demands and onslaughts were off the charts and enough to give anyone a heart attack! Anchored by my art, I got through the arduous fight for justice and my rights. I learned a lot, gained an enormous amount of strength, and secured freedom to explore my potential unencumbered.
What we’re all dealing with now individually and collectively, whether it be politics, pandemic, shelter-in-place, economic downturn, fires, racism and inequality, etc., can be described as high octane entanglement and disentanglement. How do we stay aware, resilient, emotional agile, healthy, and stable while disentangling from systematic constraints, move forward with fortitude and optimism, and create new paradigms?
