Sunday, March 24, 2019

New Work:In Dialogue With Darwin 1 &2


In Dialogue With Darwin 2
11" x 14" painted papers/collage
In Dialogue With Darwin 1
11" x 14" painted papers/collage
The title of the two pieces comes from a podcast that I listened to not that long ago. During the discussion, the interviewer said a few times that the author (it was a podcast featuring a writer) had "been in dialogue with Darwin." Well, that phrase sort of stuck with me (the interviewer said it a number of times) and I have had it in my head ever since. 

It's somewhat coincidental that I am now reading a book called Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea, by Carl Zimmer. For someone who isn't very science-y I am certainly drawn to science-y ideas: books, movies, documentaries and podcasts. I can't say that I always understand the topics in an in depth way but I am good at getting the general idea of things.

These two pieces were made simultaneously and side by side. I intended for them to go together, to sort of talk with one another. I can't help but think of prehistoric creatures, plants and animals rising up and being destroyed, water, land, fire and air coming and going, swirling together to help to create life in one form or another. It's heady stuff and honestly, I know precious little beyond Darwin and his famous voyage on The Beagle. What I do know is that the shapes I make and put together often end up looking like some kind of "form" other than just a circle or square. Maybe a person, a plant or another animal? Who knows! I am often pleasantly surprised when a little "story" emerges and isn't that the point of art? Being surprised?

OK, back to work. I have been off for a week or so getting ready for vacation and being on vacation. I'll be writing a seperate post about that on my other blog, The Curious Housewife.

Thanks for reading and commenting,
Libby



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  1. UnknownMarch 26, 2019 at 8:56 AM

    I wish there were another photo of these two side by side. I liked reading about how the title arose, and how you want these to be in conversation. We watch a lot of nature shows and have been learning how endlessly fascinating our world is and has been since the very first sign of life. I continue to be fascinated by your discoveries!

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    1. Libby FifeMarch 27, 2019 at 12:35 PM

      Carol-

      I tried to maneuver them side by side but Blogger doesn't seem to allow the configuration! I will try and be mindful of getting two shots in one next time.

      I agree. Nature is truly fascinating. As I mentioned, I am reading that book about evolution. I am astounded at what scientists have figured out over the years; how they went from one idea to the other to arrive at a truth. Even the theories that didn't work out are interesting.

      And thank you. It's nice that you get something out of the posts and the artwork. It's always nice to know that someone is listening:)

      Thanks again,
      Libby

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