Arte da Natureza

Primeiramente, vamos defini-lo:

Wabi-sabi é uma filosofia estética japonesa que encontra beleza na:

• Imperfeição

• Impermanência

• Envelhecimento natural e desgaste

Trata-se da arte encontrada na imperfeição, nas "coisas" morrendo e na beleza que elas nos proporcionam através da Natureza. Tudo carrega uma história.

Esta é uma das minhas.

Enquanto cuidava da casa de alguém no Arizona por um curto período, decidi coletar elementos naturais na propriedade dela e, posteriormente, incorporá-los a um azulejo de mídia mista, que presenteei como agradecimento por me dar uma chance de sair do inverno chuvoso de Oregon e desfrutar do clima quente e seco de Cave Creek. O amor dela (e meu) por cavalos foi o principal motivo. Cercar esse cavalo de metal com casca de árvore áspera em tons de cinza, pequenas sementes caídas de uma árvore entre sua casa principal e a hacienda onde eu estava, além de folhas secas no chão, rochas locais tão coloridas que adicionaram profundidade! Um cisto achatado e texturizado e algum tipo de espinho criaram uma oportunidade de trazer elementos wabi-sabi para a peça! O que deu vida a ela foi o trio de folhas verdes pontiagudas e achatadas e aquele pedaço de cacto bege e enrugado, que foram os toques finais. Beleza e verdade na imperfeição.

I'm a big believer in repurposing, recycling to give back to our environment in my own way. From finding old discarded items on our large country property to expertly placing old jewelry from my mom's collection after she transitioned or pieces given to me by friends, I think it's a great way to reinvent them!

"Earthbound in Red"

Broken glass, tools, and beads are just a few of the "artsy" re-purposed pieces that breathe new life into this mixed media work.

Personally, this is one of those important facets of being an artist when paying homage to nature. Whether you use recycled items, use less trees, or whatever your passion in saving our planet, I would love to hear about it!

I repurpose old tools, jewelry, even a rhinestone encrusted steering wheel cover that my husband "inherited" when a company car was given to him! Finding a use for things that many would throw into our garbage pits is one of many ways to save Mother Nature, who gives and gives to us, and FORGIVES us for not being mindful to her many virtues!

This is one where I did just that...Earth's Treasures Above and Below not only has natural finds (thank you, Mom Nature), but some donated jewelry and if you look closely, some of those "re-purposed" steering wheel cover rhinestones!

I had an aha moment quite awhile ago, meaning to do an Instagram reel about how "art" is part of the word "Heart" and that is such an important aspect of what art does for people all across the world. It affects the heart, pulling at it, deep connections made, emotional moments....how do YOU think art affects the heart?

"Golden Hearts" Mixed Media by Richworksart.com

Are you a painter? Sculptor? Mixed media artist? I would love to hear from you about your views on how nature affects your work!

This one is called "Sunlight with a Twist"...and the very word Sunlight gives you a clue as to my muse in titling this one. The flourescent mosaic glass is a nice juxtaposition to the sedate tones of the slate and my really cool craggy find in the top left; a knotted piece of wood found on one of my many Oregon hikes. Housed in a black shadowbox frame, it gives that pop of color a nice backdrop to add to the dimension of the artwork. This one was chosen by a gallery at Cannon Beach OR to be in Shearwater Gallery, along with two other nature-based pieces that are different and yet have the same general nature-based theme.

This community will be, without a doubt, one of the most interesting ones! I can't wait to see all the nature-made art

How does nature inspire you to create a work around her as a muse? This mixed media piece, "Gathered Radiance" has slivered pods from one of my trees beside my folly, which is my artspace, sitting next to Fishhawk Creek, my lovely country property in the coastal range of Oregon. Combined with this pointy "poof" of nature, acting as a sun with the rays created from the pods, small dried seeds, slate and bright colored glass. I also used re-purposed jewelry. (I'm big on that form of re-cycling)! Let's see what you use from real nature-inspired pieces!