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ALTAR TO MY DEMONS
Artist: Dale Schwarz
Materials: Mixed Media
As the demons hover around the hanging figure (me), I know they look
cute and innocuous. That is just the point. Their benign appearance is their
ploy to entice me, seducing me until I realize that I am once again caught
in their turmoil. Yes, once again I am face to face with my rebelliousness,
my doubts, my inner critic, etc. - the inner demons that in their familiarity
seemed initially benign.
I created this altar to honor the shadow side of me, the part that comes
around to teach and humble me, lest I forget that I am only human.
As I reflected upon what I had created here, the surprise was that I
had unconsciously chosen to cover the hanging figure (me) with pieces of
cloth I've had for over 25 years. I had wrapped myself in "old patterns"
from the past, patterns that no longer serve me. |
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DALE SCHWARZ
Autobiographical Statement
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Throughout my life, making art has been my joy, my spiritual practice and
my process of self-healing. I am also committed to and passionate about
encouraging others in their creative process, and have worked with individuals,
groups, and organizations for over twenty years as a consultant, Registered
Art Therapist, and as founding Director of the New England Art Therapy Institute. |
