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A Creative Revolution...Imagine...

3/28/2013

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I stumbled upon this 2006 TED Conference presentation by Sir Ken Robinson today while browsing for some motivation to get moving on my 3 large blank canvases. I am thinking about myself as an artist, truly as an artist, for the first time in my life, These past three years have been a rebirth of sorts as I have found my way back to that thing that always inspired me to succeed – creativity.

In elementary school at Bolinas-Stinson Elementary, we had a rich and beautifully creative arts program. We had ceramics, potting, jewelry making, carpentry, collage, drawing and painting throughout our day. I remember getting through the academics, maths and sciences, quickly (and very successfully) so that I could get back to my drawing time. We moved to Oakland for sixth grade and I lost my way, the structure was totally different. We still had creative time during indoor recess or earned free time, but there was no focus on creativity. I lost my way.

Junior High was a steady focus on academics with a few opportunities to study Drama or Music, but no visual art. I struggled to find a place for myself. I struggled to focus on the academics and, though I managed to succeed, I struggled to do it. I became very conflicted about my career path. A doctor, a lawyer, a business woman...an Artist was never an opportunity that was suggested or considered.

Berkeley High School tried to protect its arts programming, but there was one 'art class' for painting or drawing, otherwise it was music, theater, and photography. My school graduated some famous musicians, but generally speaking, the school was focused on academic excellence, Maths, English, History, Science...again, I did well enough, but struggled.

It was not until college, given the choice about my own focus, was fine art available to me...but by then, I think that the damage was already done. I had no faith that a creative life could lead to success and even after receiving a BA in Fine Arts, I went on to convert myself back into the business world where I battled it out for the next 20 years. Sure, I had some impressive successes, but I never felt excited by my work.

Not until, that is, this past December (2012) when I participated in my first ever Open Studio show. That night I felt, for the first time in a very very very long time, a kind of pride and confidence in myself and my work product. Along with these alien feelings, came a calm and happiness that I hadn't ever known before. My efforts produce a product that makes people, pure strangers, happy. Wow.

Imagine a world in which people were encouraged to pursue their true gifts...their bliss. I share Robinson's idea that this imagined world would be a healthier and more peaceful one. I love Maths, I love science and I love history and those that feel compelled by them should follow their inspiration there, and I also believe that those of us who need to dance or sing or paint to express our bliss, should be encouraged to go there. I believe that there would be less fighting and dying and stripped dead earth....I think that it does have to come from a shift in our education system and a global return of the arts to our consciousness.

Imagine.
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As I am getting organized, I get blown away.

3/21/2013

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CW Roelle, Wire 5, wire.
At first glance these lovely little drawings are very cool, mod posterized treatment pieces, once it dawns on you that this is drawn with WIRE! Hold the presses. I am plotting my new canvases and trying to juice up my stuff and I come across this amazing artwork. I just had to share! ThisisCollosial
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Viva Mexico! Nuevo Inspiraciones...

3/19/2013

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Mexican Huichol Indian Beadwork and Huipil style embroidery, Mexico 2013
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Beautiful Driftwood mobiles in a gallery in Sayulita, searching for the artist's name, will try to update post.
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Sunset at Playa Escondida, Sayulita Mexico March 2013
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New works and raves

3/7/2013

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Jelly Cone Flower, 48x36 Acrylic on canvas, 2013
I am proud to share that the open studio show was a rave success! My studio was packed all night and more than 75 people took my postcards. Yay. I feel great and feel as though I have hit a stride that I want to keep rolling on.

Heading down to the jungle in Mexico this weekend and am looking forward to loads and loads of inspiration.  Sea life and jungle life are where I am at right now and feeling giddy.

Still grappling with the question of when I know when done is done but feeling shyly confident to say that this, "Jelly Flower" is complete...though I admit that there is always room for better.

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Open Studio Tonight

3/1/2013

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My studio all sparkly for tonight's event
Studio is clean, snacks out, art hung, ready set, go put on your party clothes!

I always enjoy showing my art, but that deep pit that I get in my stomach is lurching in anticipation a little more intensely than normal. These new botanical inspired pieces are causing a bit of extra special butterfly-tummy...Its a departure from my other half (my split personalities) and I am feeling good, but unsure about where it will take me. Will report on how it is received tonight but for now I'd better get out of here and get pretty...

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Tree Berries (Tree Berries Test), Jelly Flowers and Jesus in Blue, Acrylic on panel and canvas, 2013
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    Kalindi Kunis

    All of my life, from my earliest memories as I child, I have felt as though I view the world through some sort of magical frame. To this day I carry that feeling, as though I can look anywhere and see beauty, see nature and objects sparking. Even in a garbage-strewn alley, I can see the poetry of the place, as a breathing image right there on the lenses of my eyes.
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