I have a love hate relationship with time. I love and
treasure it because it is my most valuable asset. I’m not certain how much I
have but I am certain I can never acquire more. Knowing it is a scarce, uncontrolled
resource compels me to use my time wisely. Even if I can’t affect quantity, I
can still affect quality.
How will I use and share this asset? Maximize its meaning
and utility in hopes of expanding its influence? I cannot increase the hours of
my life but perhaps I can use them to create something that extends beyond my lifetime.
Ironically, the very reason I treasure time is the same
reason I hate it: scarcity. It creates pressure and urgency combined with
uncertainty. I am not in control although I wish I were. Did I choose wisely today
or did I waste my most precious asset? The near-constant vigilance over my
actions and choices is exhausting. I hate being constrained and controlled and
that’s what time does to me. My symbolic rebellion is expressed by a clock that
says “Whatever” and an hourglass that simultaneously flows both directions.
No doubt this challenge has evoked a strong reaction in me.
Which facet of time shall I represent? What is time to me?
- Perspective
- Context
- Direction
- Constraint
- Choice
And of course: how shall I represent this in a quilt? Stay
tuned and see. With time as our topic, I’m certain this Viewpoints 9 gallery
will be compelling!
What a cool clock! It exemplifies how I feel about time, most of the time. And how did you ever find an hourglass that flows in BOTH directions? Too funny. But isn't that how we work, really, with the past and the future melded together, meeting somewhere in the now? What a great challenge, can't wait to see the results.
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ReplyDeleteClocks are funny things - you can take away everything but the arms and we all still know what it means - and I'm guessing we could do it with just one arm! It's all thought provoking and leaves so much room for interpretation...I'm looking forward to what you create, Lisa-Marie!
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