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Colours of Fine Arts
BY SONAL RAJE
Are you ready to release YOUR BRILLIANCEinto the world?
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You have churned your creativity into a piece of art.
Where does it belong?
Who decides it’s worth?
And most importantly, are you ready to reveal your creation?
You might wonder, what does this have to do with the colour red? Well, red is the colour of our root chakra. The energy centre at the base of the spine. Connecting us to Mother Earth, keeping us grounded and secure. As an artist, I view my creations as my babies, the period of gestation when I’ve nurtured the inspiration within my being, and the birthing process being a labour of love.
My studio holds my creations safe within its walls. So why do artists even need to show their art? Financial security, emotional need of validation, sense of belonging and relevance in society. All good reasons, all intrinsically connected to our longing for security and stability, as represented by the deep red energy of the first chakra. The first energy centre to be developed in a baby after being born. So, it is no surprise that we as creators would want to find a place for our creations that are nurturing of all these values, which in turn nourishes our own existence. That for me is the lifecycle of a work of art, as perceived by any of our five senses.
That is what I am going to share. My process of inspiration, creation, and determining the value, place and purpose.
1. Inspiration/gestation: The womb of Mother Earth. Everything is transmuted to pure energy. Swirls of red interspersed with gold.
2. Creation/birth: My studio, grounded in the basement. Wooden panel. Paints. Pouring, tilting, swirling. The vibrations of the dynamic fluid art process reverberate within the walls culminating in the burst of creation. Glistening, expanding, dripping with life.
3. How does a creator determine the value of awe, wonderment, gratitude, and love?
4. Purpose: Of this I am certain. The Soul Art Express has begun its journey. Exploring the chakras along the way. I can already feel the warmth of the deep red energy move upwards, turning to a brilliant orange. For now, we can rest assured, secure, and supported.
