My New Painting: Contemplating the Concept of Cleaving

January 19, 2010

Posted by Polly Castor on January 19, 2010 in Art

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This is my most recent painting titled Cleaving.

In contemplating the concept of cleaving, is it to sever or to cling?

I hope you like it…

Cleaving (acrylic) by Polly Castor

Tags:Abstract Art

About Polly Castor

I work to amplify good wherever I find it. I love color, texture, beauty, great ideas, nature, metaphor, deliciousness, genuine spirituality, and exploring new territory. I encourage authenticity, nurture creativity, champion sustainability, promote peace, and hope to foster a new renaissance where we all are free to be our most fulfilled, multifaceted, and terrific selves. Read more here.

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Polly Castor

Fostering a new renaissance through creativity, authenticity, spirituality, and art

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