November 07, 2006
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"The thing about art that delights and confounds us is that it never happens again. This delights us if we have learned how to look because the esthetic experience allows all of our human faculties to be absorbed in the environment of the present and for a while to be fully alive without reflecting, without turning back or looking ahead. Uniqueness confounds us because there are no rules for guides. There can be no science of the particular. In a sense this confounding is a delight because it puts us in touch with that aspect of reality which is described as uniqueness--the fact that nothing ever happens twice in the same way in every respect." ~corita kent

Posted by kerismith at November 07, 2006 06:06 PM
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"...confounding is a delight..." - love that. Felt like a dehydrated woman being handed a glass of water reading this. Thanks.

Posted by: Megan on November 18, 2006 03:32 PM

I love Corita Kent's "Learning By Heart". She's one of my greatest teachers. It's nice to see her quoted here. Thanks!

Posted by: Earthlight on November 10, 2006 10:56 AM

Outside of your own personal gift to inspire, The way you pass on and share the inspiration of others is very much appreciated. I figured out how to create a link now... and I mentioned (and linked you) in my post today... My way of thanking you... (Nov. 9, Not a Care in the World)

Posted by: Mary Jane Mansfield on November 9, 2006 01:05 PM

wow. putting into words what i've always felt.

Posted by: skeeter on November 9, 2006 07:38 AM

This came at just the right time. I espescially needed to be spoken to. I have an art exam tomorrow, thanks for the rejuvenation. :)J

Posted by: Jessica on November 9, 2006 01:57 AM

this really speaks to me today, thank you for sharing...

Posted by: becky on November 8, 2006 10:01 PM

I never thought of it that way. You're right. That's one reason art has the power to transport me, lift me, set me on fire. K

Posted by: Kelly on November 8, 2006 08:55 PM

Corita certainly expresses nicely the idea of art being so much an experience as anything else...

Posted by: Stephanie on November 8, 2006 08:38 PM
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