Gladly Give, Joyfully Receive
Artist: Gordon Bonnet The work of a man's hands tells us so much about him. It speaks of his creativity, his energy, his endless curiosity about how the universe works: the chemistry, the physics, the MAGICK! Respect for experience and traditions, ancient and ever-new. Taking what our goddess and mother, Earth, gift to us and transforming it through a sort of holy ritual connecting all of these elements. The work speaks of his deliberation, practicality, patience and persistence. His vulnerability. And, of course, when he makes a gift of his creation, his love is apparent. Would it matter to you if the artist were a woman, Black or White, Muslim or Druze, Laotian or Guatemalan, Communist or Republican, Lesbian, Trans? What matter the source if the gift symbolizes love, peace-offering, brother/sisterhood, empathy, understanding, unity? If it demonstrates respect, settles differences, offers an apology, opens a door? Recei...