I experienced an amazing exhibition today, Ashes and Snow. Photographs, a film installation and novel of letters by Gregory Colbert. He documents animals in their natural habitats interacting with human beings. Beautiful, spiritual even… the truth.
As you watch the film, excerpts from his novel of letters are read. An adaptation of Mizuta Masahide's haiku "Barn Burnt Down" that I found especially profound…
"Ever since my house burned down
I see the moon
more clearly"
Things (physical, abstract, emotional, mental etc.) that we construct with intentions of keeping us safe and secure, often shelter us from experiences that will bring us growth and bring us closer to the…TRUTH. When your house is burnt down, your comfort is removed and denial and deference cannot exist much longer. Clarity is restored.
2 sites:
http://ashesandsnow.org
www.ashesandsnow.org
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
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