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Circles of creativity, calm, and balance

October 4, 2019 by jgdefalco

For some reason, circles are comforting.   It may be that we are always looking for closure?  It may be our circle of life – something that starts and ends almost at the same place.  One definition I found captures the spirit quite well.  “Circles do not begin or end. They move without restriction, suggesting energy and power. They can roll freely, representing the infinite and unity/oneness. While circles move freely, they can protect what’s inside their boundaries.”

When I find a round piece of sea glass – in particular a well-worn bottleneck top that I can lay flat, it’s one of the biggest gifts of nature.  I made my first sea glass piece using one of these some time ago – a sea foam blue color with a simple pearl in the middle.  I find that it immediately attracts attention – it’s always a conversation piece, yet design-wise, it’s quite simple.

I have precious few of these unique pieces, but I want to share them with those who appreciate their spirit.  At this stage of life, I am experiencing personal challenges and growth that I fully expect to show up in my creative journey.    Whereas many of my clients over the years have purchases sea glass to make them feel good, I will continue to create elegant and artistic pieces to fulfill that need in others and myself.

Recently I was invited to be part of the Artisan Market at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston this coming November 9th.   With 15 years behind my creative journey, this is by far the biggest privilege for me and testament to my goal to design in my own palate and break some rules along the way.  Thank you for your support.   I hope to see you this coming studio tour – October 12-14 , by appointment – especially the week before the tour, and hopefully on November 9th to support the MFA and this milestone in my creative journey.

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Hi Jackie,

Just thought I would share my experience yesterday of walking into the Classic Touch gallery in Medfield, MA yesterday. Your work was prominently displayed as I walked in the door, I was captured immediately!! The colors and combinations were great, and  I have always been drawn to sea glass, shells and stones (I realize that you don't use stones, but the sea glass also has the look of smooth riverbed pebbles)

So, of course, I selected the piece that spoke to me the loudest in soft greens, cream, browns and a bit of pottery. It's designed as a pin, but both the owner of the gallery and I both thought it would be stunning worn vertically on a string of seed pearls or hanging from a "V" shaped silver choker, which she had….it looked stunning!!!  Atleast that's another wonderful option for your unique work.

Thank you for creating such beautiful art and sharing it with others. I will do the same as I wear it 🙂 

Karen Eckmeier
The Quilted-Lizard Fibre Art Studio
—A fellow artist shares her thoughts!

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