Shoes can also be a source of inspiration! When I saw these sandals that Bill got for me something happened in my brain and here is the story: Many months ago I got some wonderful pieces of paper at schoollocker with the most amazing colors and I stored them in my studio waiting for my muses to come down and tell me what to do with them. When I looked at my sandals for the first time the colors penetrated in my brain through my eyes, speeded around the frontal lobe in circles, bounced on top of my sensory motor area making me smile and then ended up in a corner of the parietal lobe where a little pile of colored papers was resting blowing them away in the air and making me go like: Hey! Wait a minute! Why don’t I make a paper sculpture with those papers that I got some time ago? And before I finished the word ago I was already cutting the papers and putting them together in my studio. That’s when Bill called me from the house: ELSA, COME DOWN, WE HAVE TO GO! We were ready to go out so I had to leave my little project but I finished it later and here I can finally show it to you.
In this scene there is a girl, a bird, a snake and some flowers involved. The girl’s name is Elsita 😮 and she is trying to fly away to her imaginary world but the snake tries to keep her from doing so. The snake represents all the obstacles that she finds when she needs to express herself creatively (lack of time, being too tired, so many responsabilities etc) . I wish that I could animate this scene so you could see how in the end Elsita wins the battle. She is tired by happy! 🙂
Creativity is a daily battle for me but a good one, the kind of battle that helps me become a “war” expert. I have to come out with my own plans and strategies about how to use my time wisely and about how to use all my creative weapons in the best way possible. My battle is against the part of me that says you CANNOT do it. In the end anytime when I prove myself that I CAN do it I feel like I have conquered another little piece of that imaginary territory in my mind that has to do with feeding and keeping my imagination alive no matter what. Life is always hard, but life without creativity is hard AND sad too. And I don’t want to be sad. I want to be happy!!!!
THE END
And by nurturing that creativity you are a muse for people like me.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I think it is the flamingos that Natalie likes. 🙂
This is so wonderful!!! It impresses me that you juggle so many things in your life and continue to create such warm and beautiful work. You’re talented beyond your creative endeavors. CHEERS!! To Elsita!
You always express so beautifully and perfectly what it is like to be a creative person, Elsa!
And that paper collage is just amazing!!
Your paper scupltures are fantastic! Oh and so are your shoes!
The paper sculpture is so beautiful!!!
What wonderful symbolism for the battle all creative people go through. I love your art! It’s sweet, uplifting and beautiful.
I think you have won the battle it is obvious from this amazing work of art. You have smothered the snake with the flowers which I think represents your beautiful, kind spirit. I love all these colors together in this figure.
From one creative blogger to another, BRAVA!! (You are my favorite)! Excellent way to show the shoe inspiration too!
From one creative blogger to another, BRAVA!! (You are my favorite)! Excellent way to show the shoe inspiration too!
Your gift of storytelling combining with your creativity continues to inspire me. Thank you for sharing 😀
hola elsita, encontré esta entrevista en el periódico y pensé que te interesaría. http://www.lavanguardia.es/free/edicionimpresa/20080305/53442172792.html
besitos (me encantan tus sandaliaaaaaaaaas!!!)
I love your paper sculptures and as for battles and wars – yes I know exactly what you mean. I watched Once on Monday night (loved it, it was exactly like a little jewel box) and then started to watch it again with the director and actor commentary. Anyway, I was surprised by the film and the ending or rather open-endedness, but life’s like that, isn’t it? I thought that the title referred to the fact that you only meet “That Person” once in your life – but the director said that it was about a saying in Ireland, people saying how they will pursue their creative goals or dreams “Once they…” get enough money, finish this job etc. It is a battle, carving time out of the day and dedicate it to creativity, you’ve said it so well.
This is so wonderful!! I can see it made out of metal too (jewelry). You are just a non stop source of creativity and imagination. I missed the Oscars last week but will go back and read your posts..I’m sure you had a great time:)
I too am wrestling whith that inner snake of self doubt that says “you cant” – thank you for your honesty and a representation that resonates with us all.
the craftsmanship & details that you put into your creations is staggering (in a most excellent way) to me. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity and life. Like your paper sculptures as I do that too. Your porcelains are lovely and encourage more creativity for others. Continue with your expressions. They are fantastic!
Best wishes, Winkie 😉
I cannot tell you how much you inspire me!!!