Closing of Project 1

What an amazing experience. My time spent in the little diverse town of Silver Spring, MD was invaluable. I met people I will never forget and that I hope to work with in the future. I discovered the meaning of light and saw amazing art for a full three days. That is not to say that it was perfect, but my experience has put some pep in my step and really helped me move forward toward a new project, new interactions, and a new understanding of why I do what I do. It was remarkable. I just want to thank everyone who participated in the festival, who gave me kind words and unending encouragement, and those who shared in the passions of art and human rights. it was absolutely amazing. Onward and upward.

Thank you Silver Spring.
April, you are a beautiful month.

Be Well

As it Begins

Happy Earth Day!!

The trip has begun. I've spent hours in many airports since Monday morning. I've collected images and jotted notes at terminal D03 or C18. Made messes of notebooks on tray tables in the unlocked and down position. Made small talk with the anxious passenger stuck between her and I, and I don't know names but they are part of the adventure, white knuckles and all. I've slept in foriegn beds like a baby and woken to new trees and sunny skies and warm hearts. DC bagels and cream cheese. East coast wine. Virginia humidity putting curl in ly LA lifeless hair. Hugs and kisses. Love love love.
The adventure has been serene and blissful. I feel recharged and ready for whatever may come my way. And come it will. Tonight is the night of press and feeling like someone in the crowd, no longer faceless in the sea. Telling them all "you know, you could use somebody. Someone like me."

So here we are and off we go.
Keep smiling and enjoy the adventure and the experience. Be open. Take in all that's about to unfold, beyond what has already been absorbed.
Peace and Love.

Off to Maryland.

The Countdown has Begun!

The time is quickly approaching for the festival and I am all nerves and self-doubt. I will be among people I fully respect, admire, and sometimes envy for a full three days and I cannot seem to wrap my head around the fact that I am going to be their colleague and fellow artist. For so long, I have been the pupil, the attendee, the workshop participant, but this time I get to call the shots, and share my story, my work, and engage complete strangers in the very personal experience of creating and sharing art. It's a feeling I cannot describe, and I hope to never have to. It's what's keeping me going!
That was just a brief blurb about this process so far. Process makes perfect. I will keep posting as the festival unfolds next week!

Peace be with you.

Be Well,
Tayla