Tag Archives: Impermanence

“Life is 100 percent grappling with impermanence.”

- Mara Holt Skov on the death of her husband
Posted on May 2, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
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How Do You Cultivate the Skill of Wonder?

An Interview with Morning Altars creator, Day Schildkret, Part Two
Posted on May 12, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In this second part of a two part interview, I sit down with artist and educator, Day Schildkret, best known for his Morning Altars — beautiful pieces of impermanent earth art made as a practice of meditation, wonder and ritual. We … Continue reading →

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How Do You Use Beauty-Making to Process Grief?

An Interview with Morning Altars creator, Day Schildkret, Part One
Posted on May 5, 2018 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In this first part of a two part interview, I sit down with artist and educator, Day Schildkret, best known for his Morning Altars — beautiful pieces of impermanent earth art made as a practice of meditation, wonder and ritual. We recently … Continue reading →

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“Strange Fruit (for David)” by Zoe Leonard Breathes New Life Into Death

Still Life tradition gets a makeover with this time-based memento mori installation
Posted on July 17, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Strange Fruit (for David)” by artist Zoe Leonard is as tender and fragile as it is innovative and…sometimes smelly. This installation comprises “Orange, banana, grapefruit, lemon, and avocado peels with thread, zippers, buttons, sinew, needles, plastic, wire, stickers, fabric, and trim … Continue reading →

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Make the Most of Today: “Like I’m Gonna Lose You”

Meghan Trainor and John Legend sing about the pain of loss
Posted on March 24, 2016 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Meghan Trainor is a rarity in the world of pop music. An accomplished singer, songwriter and music publisher by the time she was barely out of her teens, the 22 year-old star records punchy, throwback-style tracks that sound like they … Continue reading →

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Kintsugi: Finding Beauty in Brokenness

Japanese ceramic art tradition highlights history and celebrates imperfection
Posted on February 28, 2016 by Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The 15th century Japanese art of “Kintsugi” (golden joinery) or “Kintsukuroi” (golden repair) involves the mending of shattered ceramics with “urushi” lacquer and powdered metal — most commonly gold. The central philosophy of Kintsugi is that an object is made … Continue reading →

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