Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
‘In his book, Care of the Soul, Thomas Moore wrote, “In ordinary life creativity means making something for the soul out of every experience”. Long before Moore articulated this notion, I was intuitively drawn to its truth. As a young woman I explored and studied painting, music and the creative possibilities of photography. All brought me great joy and indeed helped “care for my soul”.
As my life progressed and my family grew, my creative energies were refocused on raising my children in an environment where they too would experience the soul-enhancing joy of art. A career in nursing, particularly my work as a Hospice nurse in Marin County, allowed me to witness how powerfully comforting exposure to beautiful Images could be for those living with serious illnesses. Later, with my children grown, my desire to actively reengage with my creative instincts led me to pursue a new career in architectural design. Helping clients create gracious and comfortable environments brought me great pleasure. I am drawn to the Zen Enzo as I can combine my Buddhist practice with my art. As a symbol, an Enzo circle expresses the totality of our being….its ultimate wholeness. An Enzo painted on copper, has been donated to the Gualala Arts Center and hangs in the meditation garden suspended within the circle of giant redwoods. My Seascapes, Still Life, Enzo paintings, photographs and mixed media hang in private collections.
I am now able to pursue my love of art with much greater intensity. I am particularly interested in creating images that evoke the wonders and mysteries of nature and life in all its forms. All images that touch the soul.
As I do, may you too benefit from these moments in time.
Please join me within the exhibit of my art at the Gualala Arts Center on January 12, 2024 with a reception at 1-3 pm.’
Dianne Rasmussen
Diannemhr@icloud.com
Featured image “The Poppies of Mt Tam”