THE BARE NECESSITIES
I began this group of dolls with the aim of painting them.
However, after pre-washing, drying and ironing, pattern drafting and interpretation, cutting, sewing and stuffing, they simply did NOT want any decoration. I auditioned accessories, such as a fur stole, a pearl necklace and a gold ring, but they were rejected. So I placed them all on some artificial grass - and let them play. As I watched them frolic on their lawn, I began to think about what we REALLY NEED - the bare necessities of life. I thought of nutrition - food and water; protection - clothing, shelter, defence; meaningful work - paid or voluntary; a place of belonging - family, community, church; compassion for self, humanity, creation; awareness and mindfulness. Perhaps this is a reminder to 'let go'- not to cling on to those things and ideas and dreams which stop me from becoming all that I should be. Food for thought:-) |