Banksy

Mark bought me a book to celebrate my first Mothers' Day. I had been eyeing this book for some time in HMV, and he noticed.

He notices lots of little things like that :)

Banksy is brilliant. He uses all sorts of mediums, but my favorite are the stencils and spray paint. He claims that they are quick and they help get his point across to the public.
I've meditated on some of these statements and images recently.

I agree with a lot of his views on issues concerning inequality, war, terrorism, and poverty.

Check out the website or come over and have a look at his book on our coffee table.

I've been rethinking visual art lately. After spending time at OCAD, and now throwing myself completely into a social work course and community more so than ever before, I miss having that consistent inspiration stemming mainly from peers and lecturers pursuing fine art.

While I am still inspired...it is different.
While I still want to worship and glorify my Creator with what I create...it is different.

This year I feel I have so much more opportunity to use that gifting as a voice for positive change.
Sure, it is sometimes difficult to be a wife, and have a newborn and be a student and spend time with people, and have 'hobbies', but it seems that doors are opening and ideas are flowing.

So here I go. Don't worry, I'm not embarking on a series of illegal projects...hehe...
but I'm not afraid to ruffle a few feathers.
I guess somewhat like Mark does with tattooing, eh...

thanks for listening...er...reading :)