November 25, 2004
Thanksgiving, once again
I am proud of myself for keeping it small this year, so that I have time to create a little something that won't be consumed and composted within twenty four hours. Something that will keep it's approximate shape and content over time.
I often think of the plight of so many of my creative efforts when standing next to someone who is admiring his handiwork on the ceiling beams . Unlike myself, he has been able to look up at the very same thing for the past twenty five years and feel the ole rush of pride in a job well done each time.
Most of my creations are long gone , unremembered, recycled , taken apart or thoroughly digested .
I think it's the medium that I use, bringing creativity to the requirements of daily living, most of which are disposable. As in, if you have to do it anyway, make it pretty or interesting. I should start to work in more permanent materials -- concrete and metal, install and build. Flesh and blood doesn't count, because there is no managing the project, once it's underway, though that has it's own delignts and satisfactions.
I remind myself that working in electrons has the possiblity of both shaping and permanence, at least until the server goes down or the internet disappears.
Which is to say, this Thanksgiving, I am thankful to have a blog. And to be able to refer to my efforts of last Thanksgiving , without even having to get up off my chair.
Photo note: Sorry, this is as close as I could come to a turkey
Posted by Dakota at November 25, 2004 07:27 AM
Dear Dakota,
Thank you so much for sharing this blog with me. I check it almost every day, and I am awed by how funny/beautiful/thought-provoking/wise it is. There is only one thing you have written with which I disagree: your works of art, though many have been physically ephemeral,are not at all forgotten. I have been fortunate to have been the recipient of many of these gifts, and I remember all of them...the beauty and the whimsy and the comfort they brought to my life. Andrew Goldsworthy comes to mind as another very original artist who usually works in temporary media. So, I would love to see more "durable" works from your hand, but you should know that your aesthetic sensibilty has been one of the most influential in my life. Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend. Love, Mrs. W
Dear Mrs. Weggie -
Ah, 'tis you increasing my statistics. I'm SOOOO glad you found your way here.
I am moved to tears by the sweetness of your comment. (though it's not good to cry into your keyboard, you could get electrocuted.)
Your enduring friendship is one of the precious things for which I'm giving thanks today.
Kisses D
Posted by: Dakota Feinstein at November 26, 2004 03:02 PM