I am finding that I am increasingly interested in the written word especially in how it can become integral to my artwork. I guess this is a path towards bringing more meaning in my paintings. I am working on a series of mixed media panels that integrate my photography, drawings and words. I will hopefully work on creating my own words to use but for now I am enjoying discovering what others have said. I came across this statement from Buddhist Za Rinpoche and fell in love with the title.

“Understanding unity helps to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. There is no such thing as an isolated problem. By injuring any part of the world’s system, you injure yourself. There is no such thing as a win/lose situation. Think of life on this planet in terms of systems and not detached elements. Broaden your field of vision and assimilate the knowledge you have. See that the environment does not belong to any single country to exploit and then disregard. You cannot afford to think of your relationship with the earth as a one-night stand. There’s no such thing as a free glass of milk. It’s time to buy the cow.” - Za Rinpoche

I will work into this piece more with my own drawings to layer over the photographs and the words. Will post something when it is a bit further closer to completion.