So you want to write an abstract poem? Well, I was lucky enough to have a poem selected and published in an art and literature journal this month. The theme was abstract. The art and literature journal was ArtAscent. Let’s begin with understanding abstraction. Anything abstract often exists in thought or having no particular concrete […]
Artistic Exploration #Aging the way we should or should not #HereAndNow
June 21, 2017 by
The famous Japanese painter Hokusai said that everything he did before he was 73 was quite worthless and that it was only after then, he had embarked on his true artistic career. Instincts or innate impulses. innate meaning – existing in you from birth. (e.g. innate musical talent) impulse – influence a particular feeling or […]
Trust in the crazy moments #BeingAFearlessCreative #TheAbstract
June 10, 2017 by
Creating something that the viewer understands can be even more powerful in the abstract form. But it’s no easy task. The elegant balance of creating something that viewers will be intrigued by but also understand is the challenge. However, I’m a great believer on not planning everything in a creative concept. And the reason is? […]
Great leaders utilise great inner resources. #Connection #SituationalAwareness
May 2, 2017 by
Developing as a leader takes time. Leaders are indeed made not born. Individuals have throughout history been born to lead, but the question remains, was he or she any good at it? When I first studied workplace management I examined different motivational theories including Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs which I came across again when studying […]
An extreme close-up with uncertainty and unease #Playwright #Screenwriter #Author
April 9, 2017 by
When I began writing Crazy Plastic Love two years ago I wanted to explore relationships “the lived in experience”. Questioning how I could look at the subjects of truth, lies and love closer to expose the characters’ true nature. Life up close and personal, if you like. I believe I did that by enticing the […]
Women who dare to be bold and brave #International #WomensDay #CreativeLife
March 8, 2017 by
Once we would find storytellers sitting under a tree with pen and paper, digging through the story scrabble of consequences, conflicts and conquests. Most of those storytellers were men back in those old-timer days. It’s true to say that some of my most beloved stories were written by men and some of my favourite poetry […]
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