I have always been drawn to the paintings, posters and advertisements of Mucha. The radiant women in flowing robes, the floral halos crowning their heads, every exquisite detail.
There is a scene in Mary Poppins, where they go to the park and jump into a sidewalk painting into another colorful reality. If I could jump into art... I would jump into Mucha and swim in the seas of his tea and moss greens.
He became famous for his commercial art - which was a source of frustration for him because he believed art only existed to communicate a spiritual message.
I can understand that.
When I worked in advertising and marketing, I felt like all my creativity was tapped into and drained to be used only for the client and a bottom line. Creativity is so connected to the Divine, that it, indeed, felt as though I was selling my soul.
Rumi dances in my head christening my brain with poetry.
"You are the fountain of the sun's light"
"We always see the qualities that are living within us. Purify your eyes and see a pure world. Your life will be filled with radiant forms."
"See beyond phenomena."
"I have no more words. Let the soul speak."
Celedon words dripped from his finger tips so long ago and sooth my agitations today.
So I introduced Mucha to Rumi. Their words and images together create a little retreat for me to escape to - especially when I feel like I am selling my soul for a penny.
Namaste,
C H E Z
Beautiful Journal page!!! May Mucha and Rumi create a fortress of mental solitude for you today as you deal with all that you are going to deal with untill your safe return back home...
I love you!
Posted by: Sinclr6 | February 20, 2010 at 02:59 PM
Gorgeous spread! I love the way that you integrated the jewely piece. Lovely!
Posted by: Kelly | February 21, 2010 at 05:04 AM
Whata lovely post and artwork! I hadn't heard of Mucha. I love Rumi's poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Bev Baird | February 21, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Love the image and agree they are both amazingxlyndax
Posted by: lynda howells | February 21, 2010 at 03:37 PM