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Very unusual artwork but I find myself really liking it.
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Very interesting. Each work has a commanding color that seems to become a theme.
The N.Y. Times has a feature where they publish works of art and encourage readers to spend at least ten minutes (more if possible) contemplating each image. It really is rewarding, and it reminded me of when you post one of your pastels, then you post close ups of different sections of the work. I’m learning how much there is to enjoy in a well constructed work of art. -
Fascinating! Her very first painting reminds me of Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles—the color is so vibrant and alive.
And I really hear that same spirit in what she says with Lea Robba: “Well, it opened it up… just being with students, watching what they do… It’s really a dialogue in a sense, more than teaching.”
When I look at Polly’s work—and Elizabeth Cummings’—I see that inner listening coming through: the paintings don’t just show what’s seen, they open outward, like the moment has permission to step into the world.
And I just wanted to say, Polly, your teaching was really helpful in allowing me to get in touch with that kind of freedom.
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I admire humans who can fully accept who they are per their present sense, warts ‘n all… splashing their inner vibrancy on the blank papers before them… grinning helpless before their inner Creative Principle (“God?”)
I must learn from them …..
My “art” is yet bound in so many binders and journals —
my “face” under make-up… my smile guarded, unsure of acceptance, of “pleasing…”Why should I care???
Why NOT splash my ME all over … my world??
Strong teaching to be humble, meek, un-self-ed
perhaps…No wonder the …. dual ism ……..
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