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| Self-breakthrough, 18" x 27" |
I’m
keen on learning things that I’m not familiar with in order to make
self-improvements. I believe that it’s a life lesson for all of us. However, reality
is often not as easy as what we imagined. Bias, preconception and different
levels of understanding of people and things usually block us. Sometimes confidence
would influence our choices and judgments. All these problems would be solved
or gain positive response if only we can open our minds to learn. I’m willing
to overcome my shortcomings. It’s also my lifelong learning goal.
Over
a long period of time, I have known that there is a bottomless black hole
inside me. There is nothing horrible as people might have imagined, but the
need of profound knowledge makes it hard to access and reveal. The real world
is gorgeous, colorful and full of hope, which is encouraging me, supporting me
and giving me power and blessing because of my efforts to learn. I am like a
colorless big tree that accepts various challenges through different learning
experiences. I try my best to learn the wisdom and expect to bloom confidently
just like the transparent flowers on the tree. I always believed that to learn
humbly is the best way to breakthrough oneself. I wish myself and everyone all
has the courage.
To
me, this challenge gives me another opportunity to talk with my inner-self and
re-understanding myself. It’s a very special experience to examine new feelings
with every stitch. I cherish the creative process of this quilt. It’s going to
be an unforgettable memory. Thank you Lisa-Marie for giving this topic!
Materials:
woven fabric from my old collection, silk, satin, commercial cotton, glitter,
beads, ribbon, lace, woolen yarn, metallic threads
Techniques:
100% hand-stitched, pieced, appliqué, 3-layer quilted
Hsin-Chen your piece is beautiful! I love the transparent flowers and the metaphor of the tree. I'm so glad you enjoyed the challenge!
ReplyDeleteMaking the transparent flowers is a new experience to me. I've never thought that tree can be transparent. That’s why we cannot say “no” to everything. Saying “yes” allows us to try new things!
DeleteWonderful! Hsin-Chen, I, too, was struck by the transparent tree and your metaphor. I think I the metaphor, but I would hardly call you colorless! There is a lot to learn in a lifetime.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Martha. I've made 3 quilts related to trees recently. Maybe they can become a series. I've learned a lot during the creative process, and just like you said, “There is a lot to learn in a lifetime.”
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