At IDEAS: The first of many art openings is coming up this Wednesday, August 7th 7pm-9pm.
We hope you'll come to our first show!
The title and inspiration for the show: Inner Space - My life Now
"The discipline of Art has at its center the same principle as the discipline of Yoga. In both the aim is to become more and more conscious; in both you have to see and feel something that is beyond the ordinary vision and feeling, to go within and bring out from there deeper things."
From our explorers (artists):
Mary Ellen Alberti - Watercolor Mandalas
"I soon realized that the making of the mandalas had become an energetic metaphor, meditation, and practice to do the same in life ~ to look inward, to seek within, to express my creative self and to trust myself. It had become a journey of deepening my connection to Truest Self.
When I begin to draw or paint a mandala there is no preconceived vision of what the image will look like when it is completed. There is simply a practice of trust, light-hearted presence and delight."
https://www.instagram.com/awakenvermont/
Kelly Foster - Painting
"Painting, for me, is when I feel most alive and at peace. My process is highly intuitive, spontaneous and typically begins with bold and joyful color. I build layer upon layer with varying strokes, marks, and drips. I am most inspired by travel, music, nature, and emotions, and more often than not, do not have a sense of where my paintings will take me. I focus more on how it feels, rather than a specific concept. This intuitive process creates a sense of bold freshness, emotional depth, and unrestricted space, movement, color, and texture. Art is so personal and my hope is that when you see a work of art, you just know that it was somehow meant for you. I love the opportunity to create something where there was once nothing. For more information or just to say hello, please visit www.kellyfosterart.com or find me on Instagram @kellyfoster_art.
https://www.instagram.com/kellyfoster_art/
Amy Johnson Cook - Photography
"In the tradition of Walker Evans, an exploration of identity and personal geographies using photography and textual elements. "
https://www.behance.net/ajohnsoncook
Savitri – Visual Poetry
In nurturing nature...
together...
joyously...
in silence...
in peace...
deeply in harmony...
in love and in beauty
creating visual poetry.
https://www.instagram.com/savitris_soul_space/
IDEAS by Cognitive Studios is a Creativity and Knowledge Hub born with limitless learning in mind. We believe that learning is the number one tool to enhance one's quality of life. Think Neuroplasticity!
We are located in the Mad River Valley, Waitsfield, Vermont. IDEAS' basic model is to team up with talented local artists, scientists, photographers, healers, writers, craftspeople, yoga teachers, children's art educators, technology experts, community organizers, musicians, florists and language teachers to create and then offer low-cost classes and courses for locals to connect, create and come together on a learning platform. The possibilities are limitless. My main interest in this project is to kindle and enhance the well being of our local and global community. www.cognitivestudios.org
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