Showing posts with label zen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label zen. Show all posts

Monday, April 26, 2010

HAPPY KILN

LARGE PLATTER(38CM) TO GO TO KIM SACKS GALLERY

LARGE PLATTER TO GO TO IMPROMPTU EXHIBITION IN STELLENBOSCH IN MAY


After last week's spate of cracking, I am delighted to have opened a 'happy' kiln today, and finding some sparkling pieces!
What comes to mind however is the zen concept which is something like:
Before enlightment - chopping wood, carrying water...
After enlightment - chopping wood, carrying water...
Although my kiln contents hardly equate to any form of enlightment(!), I like the idea that life goes on on an even keel despite the joys and sorrows.