Tuesday, May 28, 2013

The beginnng of something?

I often wonder at the way work progresses, how one thought links to another, connects to something else and well then, maybe you have something...

I'm not sure if these are the beginning of something or not.

A while back I helped an artist friend out by writing a couple of articles for her.  She generously offered me time in her studio in return, but I umm'd and ahh'd for quite a while as I just couldn't  put my finger on what I wanted to do.  She is a ceramicist and as I sat in her studio playing with my little fiddle bits, I watched in awe as she created these amazing figures out of lumps of clay.

Me, I just fiddled.

In my head I saw white scrolls.  I figured I could just sit and chat and roll scrolls without too much trouble, and I would write message of peace on them. I think I have seen some lovely scrolls by lots of people lately - Ken and Lesley spring to mind, and I really do like the form.

So I made some scrolls, and then made some more.  And I don't know what they will be in the future, whether they will just sit quietly as studio companions, or...




We arrived back from Japan today - a whirlwind trip with so many wonderful moments, connections and sharing. I will reflect on it all and try to pull together a post or two soon...
Posted by Fiona Dempster at 6:32 PM
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18 comments:

  1. ersimarinaMay 29, 2013 at 12:05 AM

    I fell in love with your scrolls. They convey such a warm, wise feeling. The contain many secrets and reveal only a few. Little mysteries.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 5:53 PM

      Thanks for falling in love Ersi - it's so nice when that happens with your work! They do make you wonder what's inside tho don't they?

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  2. Cate RoseMay 29, 2013 at 2:10 AM

    Porcelain scrolls with words on them -- how precious and delightful. Just as they are.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 5:54 PM

      Thanks Connie - precious and delightful, just as they are...I like that.

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  3. ValeriannaMay 29, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    I love scrolls also - and ceramic scrolls are intriguing because, of course, one can't "scroll" through them. Can't wait to hear about Japan.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 5:55 PM

      Hi Valerianna, yes these ones can't be unfurled, so their message is an exterior one, a bit different I guess. Japan will be reviewed very soon!

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  4. Leslie Avon MillerMay 29, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    These scrolls are intriguing and unique Fiona. It will be interesting where they appear in your work.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 5:56 PM

      Thanks you Lesley - they are a wee bit different but kin-folk with yours and Ken's I feel. I honestly don't quite know where we head next, but will wait to be led I think.

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  5. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I'm smiling that you said early in this post that you just fiddled. Then you came up with these mysterious scrolls! Guess that's how we all go from having nothing in front of us to looking down at what we've created. Anyway, I love their whispered words.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 5:57 PM

      I love your whispered words Annie! Thanksfor the support for who they are and what they are, just for themselves right now. It's intriguing when that moment happens and out they pop!

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  6. LAC EMP 2020May 29, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    So simple, so effective. Love the purity of them.

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    1. Fiona DempsterMay 29, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Thanks Lesley - simple they are, and I am glad that seems to work for them.

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  7. JenniferMay 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Peace scrolls...thought scrolls...

    Love them whatever they are. It's the simplicity of them for me.

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    1. Fiona DempsterJune 1, 2013 at 5:18 PM

      Thanks Jennifer - they are what they are, simple messages of peace...

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  8. brandiJune 1, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    ~symbolic scrolls holding your love for white and words...i say this is the finest fiddling i have yet to see...much love light and blessings be with you and yours~

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    1. Fiona DempsterJune 1, 2013 at 5:19 PM

      Thanks Brandi, they feel very much me, even tho they are a medium I am not familiar with. The fiddling was fun and meditative...

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  9. anca grayJune 8, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    white+clay+scrolls+words=bliss!

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  10. Fiona DempsterJune 8, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    The perfect combination then Anca! Thanks for the vote of confidence. Go well.

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