My goal is to share thoughts, insights, and inspirational experiences in a meaningful way that builds on the ideas that I have been exploring in my poems, essays, and other writings.
In the midst of a creative drought, I went to see the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit, Now's the Time, at the Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto. Prolific and innovative, Basquiat created thought-provoking pieces which delved into large themes: racism, the urban landscape, personal identity, saints, and heroes. He painted the black America...
Have you ever felt yourself physically respond to a painting? Felt your heart swell with joy; your spirit lighten? Did you notice your mind humming with new ideas and with the desire to create something intriguing after you were dazzled by a piece of art? I have and I am thrilled and grateful each time it happens.In particular, three m...
