Serendipity, 13 Painters Painting, A Crow's Nest & 2 Punjabi Ladies

A Crow's Nest & 2 Punjabi Ladies, Community Art.

13 painters were invited to add paint between May to August 2024.

2024-12-13, I gave away these small offspring paintings titled Sunrise, Sunset and Hanging Drapes in an ETS Shelter. Each painting features a murder of 13 crows and 3 worms to feed them, surrounding two Sikh men for protection. I will gift the original painting, A Crow's Nest & 2 Punjabi Ladies, to Meghan, my sister Kate and husband Phil.

The unique numbers 3 and 13 hold special significance in Sikhism. The number 3 represents the Three Pillars of Sikhism: Naam Japna, Kirat Karni, and Vand Chakna. The number 13, pronounced "Tera" in Punjabi, means "Yours," symbolizing devotion to the Creator. These final pieces will conclude my 2024 Rosehip White Rose Art Project.

 

On April 30, 2024, George Millar, an Irish painter, suggested I create a painting of two Punjabi ladies to celebrate the beginning of Asian Heritage Month in May. I started the painting on May 1, 2024, on the Alberta Legislature grounds, amidst the ongoing construction of a new reflection pool and fountain, scheduled to open on July 1, 2024, Canada Day. On August 12, more paint was added, bringing the total number of painters to eleven, and then later two more bringing the total to 13 painters ranging in age from 5 to 69, who contributed to the creation of “A Crow’s Nest & 2 Punjabi Ladies.”

Community painting projects like this one are exceptional. They bring together people of all ages and backgrounds, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. Each brushstroke adds a unique touch, reflecting the diverse perspectives of the participants. This collaborative effort results in a beautiful piece of art and strengthens the community's bonds. It’s a celebration of cultural heritage, creativity, and the coming together to create something meaningful.

Millwoods Sikh Temple

Alberta Legislature Construction Site

On August 11, 2024, I returned to Millwoods, where I added several crows and a young woman added the 9th egg to represent 9 painters to the man's beard next to the 515 bus stop shelter and Sikh temple. The following day I returned to Violet King Henry Plaza and invited 2 more painters to add paint bringing the count to 11. Not pictured was a politician painter and a 5 year old boy painter with his parents watching as he added all the red to the backside bearded Sikh man.

Father and daughter become 12th and 13th painters.

Serendipity refers to the occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. In the context of intuitive art, serendipity plays a significant role. Intuitive art is a creative process where the artist relies on their intuition and spontaneous impulses rather than a predetermined plan or technique.

How Serendipity and Intuitive Art Connect:

1. Embracing the Unexpected: Intuitive artists often welcome unexpected outcomes and happy accidents. These serendipitous moments can lead to unique and innovative artistic expressions.

2. Flow and Freedom: By letting go of rigid structures and allowing intuition to guide the creative process, artists can experience a sense of flow and freedom. This openness can result in serendipitous discoveries that enhance the artwork.

3. Healing and Self-Discovery: Intuitive art is not just about creating visually appealing pieces; it’s also a journey of self-discovery and healing. Serendipitous moments during the creative process can reveal deeper insights and emotions, contributing to personal growth.

4. Playfulness and Exploration: The serendipitous nature of intuitive art encourages a playful and exploratory approach. Artists can experiment with different materials, techniques, and ideas without fear of making mistakes, leading to unexpected and delightful results. Compiled by Microsoft Copilot.

The Painter's Main Art Gallery.

Pop Pop Dazzled by Every Day and Abstracts of Light and Shadows Presents Crows Nest & 2 Punjabi Ladies Découpé Visual Narrative Cut Up on YouTube. A look into the past to see the future unknown. I’ve taken recent and archived citizen-free news stories and interlaced them with various sounds and visuals to create this YouTube. This process transforms the news into art, crafting a fresh narrative akin to the cut-up technique (or ‘découpé’ in French). The original method involves dissecting and reassembling written text to create a new text and, consequently, a new sound and image experience. The roots of this concept can be traced back to the Dadaists of the 1920s, but it was writer William S. Burroughs who brought it to the forefront in the 1950s and early 1960s. William S. Burroughs saw cut-ups as a powerful tool for literary experimentation, unlocking hidden layers of meaning and offering glimpses into the future. Whether as a form of divination or a creative technique, cut-ups intrigue writers and artists.