Saturday, December 7, 2013

REVERB13 (Day 7): Infinity and the Selfie--that-in-us-which-never-dies, drawing and photography

INFINITE SELFIE (Art by Hallelujah Truth)
Hallelujah for the infinite SELFIE--that-in-us-which-never-dies! Hallelujah for deep thinking and the SYMBOLS that help us contemplate INFINITY.

Kat McNally's Reverb13 (Day 7) prompt is this:

Please post your favourite picture of yourself from 2013, self-portrait or otherwise!

This past year, I had wonderful photos taken of me by my Chiboogamoo (Thank you honey!) that I treasure and have made excellent use of in this blog, Coffee with Hallelujah. What was amazingly special for me was when a fellow artist asked--no persisted--in having me pose for her at the Oakland Cemetery here in Atlanta. And, the results, well were stunningly successful (see this blog)!

Thank you Lisa Alexander Streib for capturing INFINITY in the portraits you created from my profile! Then having the brilliance to merge a piece of my art with the portrait! Below is the image Lisa took that succeeded in creating the SELFIE that is INFINITE that is HALLELUJAH TRUTH!

STUDY OF INFINITY THROUGH AUSTRALIAN ART. I studied this particular piece of Australian indigenous art after my 2009 trip to northwestern Australia. It engaged me because it was the first female Wandjina I had seen. Wandjina is a CREATION GOD. The "halo array" symbolizes lightening bolts. We don't see a mouth because it is concealed by elemental clouds. What can one make of the breasts with eyes?  (Art copy done by Hallelujah Truth)
SELFIE, INFINITY, HALLELUJAH TRUTH. Lisa Streib succeeded in merging me and beloved profile with my work! The halo array of lightening bolts crowning my Hallelujah head! Now that is awesome when a photographer can succeed in creating a timeless portrait of a human, capturing "that-in-us-which-never-dies."  (Portrait by Lisa Alexander Streib)
That's Coffee with Hallelujah. SOUL BLOG with me and tell me about your infinite SELFIE--that-in-us-which-never-dies!

7 comments:

  1. Absolutely Stunning! I LOVE you Ruth! I love your depth, artistry and wisdom that inspires me daily - Thank you my friend!

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    1. Your support of my art and journey are greatly appreciated Christine. So nice to be inspiring each other.

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  2. Let must echo Christine with her praise of your blog and 'self(ie)...You truly are an inspiration to us all...Thank you!

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  3. You and your art are simply magnificent.

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    1. Kat I appreciate the time you take writing comments on my blogs. I love the new images you have of your magnificent self!

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  4. That is an incredible selfie! I love your openness and your honesty but most of all your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace what comes. It is so very refreshing. I love this picture of you!

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