86 - DANCING SHADOWS

DANCING SHADOWS

17 x 10 inches

(Shadow from handrail of Wood’s art building)

The contemporary minimalist handrail outside of the new art building casts a dancing linear shadow on the stairs below. Understanding the nature of the hidden source, the rigid zigzag reflection on the stairs metaphorically suggests that change and growth do not happen in a straight line. The source and its shadow are inseparable.

Although art education expanded my appreciation for visual shadows, life experiences have taught me the most. The more I look inside, the more I see reflections of my interior. As I continue on my journey, I see that many emotional shadows have become so complex that they are difficult to trace back to their original source. My journey continues to teach that shadows need to be embraced, not feared. Some shadows actually become so interesting that they define our individuality. Embraced shadows create a unique personality.

Shadows dance a wonderful rhythm of their own.