Have you seen our latest project? On a recent trip through the world of imagination, I stumbled across an old, forgotten graveyard. The sculptures, stones, moss, trees and leaves were alive, whispering the wisdom of ages. I hope the haunting beauty of their message shines through this film. We're working on a coffee table book of the guardians who allowed me to photograph them and the magic places they call home. 
Rebirthday
Today is my Rebirth Day and I made this collage in celebration. On this day nine years ago I fell down the rabbit hole and it changed the way I walk in the world. And while the anniversary of the 'cut' is not so important for me to mark, the reclaiming and recovery of self as dreamer and doer--of 'walker' in the world--IS. Since I cannot pinpoint a day for my recovery and transformation, I choose to celebrate on this date. It fills an otherwise dismal memory with sunshine, joy and champagne. Life is good.
I am completely new at this collage thing. Can you tell? I find the process allows me ultimate creative freedom and if I keep judgement out of the equation, I can enjoy the creation and maybe even learn something along the way. As I sat at the drafting table to honor this day, these are the words that popped out (in case you cant read the photo!):
Today, Too Day, Two Day is a celebration day. Nine years ago I lay on an operating table having my wings clipped. Life, as I knew it, was over. But today is not tomorrow nor is it yesterday. Today is today and just look at my wings now. Shimmering, starshine sasparilla serenade on my back. I can flitter. I can flutter. I can fly high, glide low. I can soar like Icarus, no fear in my eyes, because like the sun I Rise. Today I drink tangerine champagne and raise a toast to the gal I love the most. The brave, red curly soul who took the chance to fly to the sun. I love her for not giving up. These champagne bubbles sing her song: I Rise. Like a phoenix in the ashes with her head held high--her throat rings the bell of victory: I Rise. I Rise. I Rise.
(The little girl card is ©Catherine Holmes and the sun is ©Stephen Mackey)
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Leo Waygen
Posted by: leo waygen | October 26, 2006 at 08:40 PM
I like this kind of mix art with collage and ink. It's one of my favourite technics.
Posted by: Alain | October 26, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Happy rebirthday!
I think your collage is exquisitely beautiful!
It came from your heart and really expresses what a beautiful soul you are.
Posted by: becky | July 15, 2006 at 10:53 AM