Baerbel's Art Expressions for Emotional Healing
This gallery features my own creative expressions, done during what I like to call
"challenging times". Just like people write in their journals, I create a wall hanging. The inspirations come from within. In that
work I will then include the emotions, thoughts, memories, pains and struggles this particular time in my life is bringing up for
me. By working with textiles, fibers, paints and yarns I am able to release and let go of what is emotionally upsetting me. By letting
out the interior images I unleash potent healing forces.
There is a passionate driving force behind it all: to explore feelings in
colors and textures!
Playing with vibrant colors gives me an amazing sense of excitement each time I create a new piece. As I design
as I go, the piece becomes the expression of ever changing emotions and moods. It also seems to soak up the negativity that kept me
blocked and frustrated before. Although I only have vague ideas of how I am going to proceed with the design the next day, while in
the process of putting the art piece together I feel liberated and whole again.
Life is too short to follow rules while working creatively!
I
feel in no way restrained by traditional attitudes or practices. I enjoy experimenting and exploring the "what ifs" by pushing through
limitations. It gives me great pleasure to interpret an idea and follow through with it (or not!), until I feel satisfied with the
surface, the color or texture I am looking for.
I love this form of expressing emotions, it is truly empowering.
It instantly rebuilds
self-esteem and confidence in our own resources, it helps us get up and walk again, when something or someone has knocked us down.
Art expressions - using simple materials and creating astonishing outlets for all kinds of problems - are an important part of therapy
that I practice with my clients whenever possible. I love to motivate others into learning how to relax and play. I have witnessed
amazing healing taking place, emotional as well as physical.
All art pieces are for sale. I am available for lectures and workshops,
please contact me to discuss this further.
