Anita Marci's "Constant Earth and Changing Seas" Art

This is part of my "Constant Earth and Changing Seas Collection." Around the same time as I was doing "Wavelength" I decided to start using palm bark in the paintings- well, they really are Mixed Media Collages.  I cut palm bark off the tree in my backyard and then, I dampened the bark and pressed it flat with books. I sliced it into strips and glued them on to the canvas after I had painted and glued the sea elements.  I love the simplicity of these pieces. They are somewhat Mondrian-ish and I like the organization of this art.  The title  reflects my thoughts on the perception that the Earth is still while the Ocean is ever-changing.  Of course, we know the Earth is moving too, though it does not appear to be. I also enjoy the juxtaposition of the Earth and Sea elements on the canvas together- just like on our beautiful planet!

Anita Marci's "Manhattan to Maui Book" A Book of Poetry Paintings

Accessing Creativity

Whatever beauty you're drawn to-
Express it.
Whatever way you want to show your body-
Dress it.
Breathe deep and just let go.
Your world of creativity is ready to show.

Inspiration is the key.
Expression is the door.
You have only to walk through
To a new world and explore.

I am about to take a leap of faith and publish parts of my book entitled "Manhattan to Maui." It is a book about transition and healing, about closing old doors and opening new ones.

I moved to Maui six years ago January 3, 2003. At the time I was married and had a very big life in New York. I was not happy and knew that my light was going out, so when I got to Maui and felt her beautiful energy I knew that I had found my new home. It is never easy to make changes- especially when you change everything. Perhaps if I had known how difficult it would be, I may not have done it. Having come out the other side, I am very grateful that I did. I have never been happier or more complete in my life.

I had never really written poetry and I wasn't sure where the poems came from but at the time I was in too much confusion to paint, so the poetry served as my release or "creative dump" as I am fond of calling these expressions. As an artist, creative energy builds up inside and must be released or - well I don't know- perhaps spontaneous combustion or something like that.

The poems came first and then the watercolor paintings. This book is about letting go of pain in a healthy way. It is about healing yourself through creativity. I harbor the dream of someday publishing the whole book -perhaps in e-form or maybe the traditional way.

I wish to share and as always to inspire.....