Soulmates

I cried when I first read this. It touched me because I have said the same thing so often and it was powerful to see it in print. It is true and beautiful and I wanted to share it with all of you:

In the book EAT PRAY LOVE, Elizabeth Gilbert defines a soulmate this way: "People think a soulmate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soulmate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that's holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life. A true soulmate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. Soulmates come into your life just to reveal another level of yourself to you, and then they leave."

I'd add that a soulmate also shows you all that is good and right about you. They reflect the best of you, and I'd like to believe that sometimes they stay to grow in the journey together.

Fresh Fruit Festival Art Exhibition

I'd love to be back in N.Y. right now! I miss my friends and the energy of the city. And now that I know how beautiful it is in upstate N.Y. well well who knows....

In the meantime, I wanted to share an event with you where I will have two pieces exhibited:
Fresh Fruit Festival Art Exhibition
PASSION: Lesbian Visions 2009
July 10-25, 2009
Leslie-Lohman Gallery
26 Wooster Street (btw. Grand and Canal)

I hope you all make it to the opening night reception. When you do, please find Heidi, the brains and energy behind this festival, and give her a hug for me!

All the artists were asked to respond to the same question and here is my artist statement:

Life ignites my passion as an artist.
Real moments of love and tenderness between people ignite my passion.
Vignettes of connection that two people share and I am fortunate enough to witness
touch me artistically and emotionally.
And for me great passion is always about great emotion.
Ultimately, my heart ignites my passion as an artist.

Have a safe Happy 4th of July!