Simple Toys, originally uploaded by gord clements. Children in Nepal can be seen playing with the simplest of things and it is very refreshing to see this
Archives for June 2011
The Self and the World
Carl Jung said that we have not understood yet that the discovery of the unconscious means an enormous spiritual task which must be accomplished if we wish to preserve our civilization. The modern world is radically devided between self and the world, the conscious and unconscious. Decisions are being made and relations and activity occurs [...]
Himalayan Waterfalls
IMG_0982, originally uploaded by gord clements. This picture is hanging on my friends wall in Nepal. I came across it today while looking at pictures and it brought back some memories
A Light Beyond the Woods
I think that one of the realities about being an artist whom strives to reflect and express in a real way is that the real side is not necessarily what people want to experience. For me exploring what is truth involves a contemplative approach to some degree. It is a practice that takes one to looking [...]
Canadian Winter
Canadian Winter, originally uploaded by gord clements. This painting tha I have just completed is a remaining impressions of Canada in the winter when I was last there. I have been an avid hiker and trekker and I am looking forward to doing more treking with Iris in the Canadian forests when I retun for [...]
For Now
I now know that any time I find myself looking for answers and explanations outside of myself I am lost. Ultimately the advice to me is endless about what I should be but I have realized that this is not what leads me to the light, even if there is wisdom in such suggestions. I am more [...]
Mountain Gusts
I can,t seem to get away from painting mountain scenes. IMG_1457, originally uploaded by gord clements.
From A Cape Breton Coast Line
From A Cape Breton Coast Line, originally uploaded by gord clements. The colour, rocks, shapes and openness of Cape Breton is most alluring. I took my skech pad to the coast to do this sketch and quick painting a few years ago when I was staying in Novs Scotia. I just organized and framed it this [...]
The Tree of Life
Just got back from Lipzieg and from watching this movie in German. It is staring Bradd Pitt, Jessica Chaisatan and Sean Penn. I can imagine that this movie is going to be controversial for some time. A number of people walked out before it was over. I also read reviews that suggested that it was pretentious. If you [...]
An Attempt To Be Honestly Engaged
It is not an easy topic for me to put into words but I will attempt to reflect as opposed to proclaim on what is happening for me. I know that the words that I choose and thoughts that I have are particular to me and do not necessarily express truth. But I search for it non the [...]
