Anomie

Anomie

Pigment ink and graphite pencil on 11"x14" Bristol Board.

Here’s a word for you: Anomie or Anomy - social instability and alienation caused by the erosion of norms and values. Just think about that.

I think I finished the drawing. This was a pleasant experience despite the fact that what I portrayed may stir some painful and negative emotions. Let me let you in on a secret. When I draw some things or paint some things that stir unpleasant sensations I have learned to use a crutch – my dearest Bella Sinclair's beloved pachyderms. I found out that Bella is not the only one who loves elephants – my dearest Arija and my dearest Deborah do too. Imagine those three wonderful women. What else can I ask? That perhaps all of my dearest friends love elephants. They are beautiful creatures - intelligent, fiercely loyal, protective, strong, and altruistic.

Ah! Wait! Wait! My dearest lovely sisterfriend Manon Doyle loves elephants and guess who else loves elephants? My beloved sisters! Yes! All of them but most especially my sister Leah, the smartest, brightest, kindest and gentlest of all.

This drawing, I have my own interpretation. You may have your own but please let me share this with you - sometimes we lose sight and get thrown off our core. We tend to dig deeper and push further, perhaps in the hope of tackling the issue, reclaiming our balance and stabilizing ourselves. I have learned it’s not always the best thing to do. Sometimes it is best to step away, walk away, and get detached. Step back farther, farther, look in the horizon, you may find what you lost or what you are searching. Calmly, quietly it’s there, peacefully waiting…