ART CO-CREATES PEACE
Earth is heading for a major shift (change or metamorphosis)
whereupon we are being given the chance to create
a world more balanced and peace filled. Ancient cultures,
such as Goddess related ones, speak about a time on
earth that was peaceful and that lasted for approximately
2000 years, (see Marija Gimbutas, "The Language
of the Goddess”.) Gimbutas tells us of a time
when women were revered and brought to their cultures
a way of life that included respect for the earth
and all of nature.
It is the belief of many people around
the world that it is time to call upon our feminine
energy to balance the more dominant "male"
way of operating— male being one of dominance,
suppression and oppression. Feminine energy brings
respect for and communication with nature, and a chance
to bring us back into a peaceful balance with the
energies of the universe.
The universe has intention. In the universe
and deep within our cellular structures are what are
called innate intelligences. (See Barbara Marx Hubbard
and her Conscious Evolution site www.evolve.org).When
we can align with that intention we can become the
co-creators of a new world. We can tap into the collective,
discover our purpose and align ourselves with the
intention of the universe. Becoming ONE with the universal
forces is a major application toward bringing peace
on this peace-starved planet.
ART AS CO-CREATION
In attempting to discover what art has to do with
this co-creation I have integrated a technique into
my artistic process called co-creative science. Based
on Machaelle Small Wright’s work (www.perelandra-ltd.com)
it is a technique that invites nature intelligences
and other consciousnesses into the human soul’s
process of creating. Machaelle herself created a garden,
but she has offered a process by which we can co-create
with nature by what she calls the soil-less garden—which
for me translates into my art projects and my life’s
work.
Co-creation is about allowing nature
intelligence a say in what goes into the creation
of the image, and the created energy that the image
eventually radiates. Co-creation is a direct communication
with the energy of nature consciousness. It is our
opportunity to work with nature to bring balance,
harmony and peace back into our lives.
My path is to create a new and unique
art form in partnership with nature. I am co-creating
art as a form of expressing vibratory healing energy.
When my painting is viewed it touches the viewer on
an unconscious level, triggering cellular memory—possibly
the memory of a time and place where society lived
in balance and in peace—activating the desire
within the viewer to reexperience their own balance
and inner peace. The viewer is empowered to follow
their own dreams, find their true vocation in life,
and live their own truth.
Nature is the consciousness that is
intimately linked with form. Art (or anything you
create for that matter) produced in conscious communication
with nature intelligence can be a powerful way to
spark inner and outer transformation—for myself
as well as the viewer. Here is Machaelle Small Wright’s
understanding of nature spirits (intelligence): “My
work with the nature spirits has convinced me that
they are truly masters of understanding, bringing
spirit into matter, energy into form...In short, they
constantly work with the principle of manifestation
on Earth.”
It is this cooperation with nature that
I seek—to become a partner with nature. Nature
as understood by Machaelle is not just plants and
trees, but ALL FORM, remembering that everything is
basically energy when reduced to it’s final
equation. The paper is energy, the paint is energy,
etc. Everything that has come into form has done so
because nature has given form an order and organization.
“Balance”
Bringing balance into our lives is the key to living
and bringing peace into our worlds, both the inner
and outer worlds in which we live. Tom Kenyon says
in his book “The Magdelan Manuscript,”
“The key to a fruitful creation whether it be
cosmic or individual was seen (during pagan consciouness)
as a balance between these forces (spirit and matter).”
The forces he speaks of are the human soul spirit
connection, and nature. In Machelle Small Wright’s
co-creative process books she says this partnership
strikes what she calls an involution/evolution balance
in our lives. A balance that we once had when we created
hand in hand with nature; whereas today without this
co-creation we have the human soul creating imbalance
in every aspect of our world. When we can return to
having respect for the forces of nature intelligence
and elicit a conscious co-creation with nature is
when we may have the opportunity to bring balance
and peace back into our individual lives that make
the way for peace in our outer world.
“Gaia Harmonica”
Initially commissioned to represent the Venus Transit
of June 8, 2004, considered to be an event that is
a breakthrough for INTUITIVE awareness into Oneness.
She is the energy vibrating to us a call for the awareness
of a new world view of Oneness through global communication—communication
by the means of the human intuitive system and not
one of technology. She speaks about the awareness
of a field of consciousness that favors telepathic
communication that will transform Gaia into a new
being. Sychronicities will increase and feelings of
connectedness will be on the rise. Imagine a world
without secrets. What would life be like if intentions
or thoughts can not be hidden? Having clear visibility
would give us more of a choice as how to relate to
others. Honesty and truthfulness will breed love and
harmonious relationships and a feeling of oneness.
Relationships between people or groups will begin
to harmonize to the degree where we truly understand
that hurting another is the same as hurting yourself.
We can begin to become one in a very real sense.
"The Change"
Discarding her past In the inbetween time Where it
is murky and gray though golden hues hint of the magic
she has acquired.
She recreates herself From once a beautiful
butterfly Comes a soul deepening Growing a new kind
of wings Wings with wisdom and vision
The Change of Life is a physical transformation.
It is a time for self-reflection, but most importantly
the pause of menses. It is known that blood holds
deep wisdom. From the primordial ooze to the glories
of everlasting life she carries her wisdom within.
Her gaze towards even more enlightenment holds promise
that she will create a new life free from the past,
full of the essence of Goddess—unconditional
love and service to others. She is a powerful metaphor
for all kinds of changes-our world is in constant
transformation. When we can accept change as being
something powerful and life enhancing we open to the
metamorphosis process more easily.
"Happy Mudra"
Creating inner peace by using the wisdom of the ancient
Yogis can be utilized by all human souls. Mudras are
yoga movements involving the arms and hands and are
so powerful they can transform your life. This particular
mudra releases stress to achieve the desired inner
peace. Children have the ability to be an active participant
in creating their own healthy, peaceful lives. As
a “starchild” it is especially important
to have a practice that aligns ones soul with the
concept of peace.
"I create art because there
is a powerful inner calling that directs me—a
deep desire and intention to share my profound gifts
with others. Creating art is magical, and provides
a healing force which benefits me as well as my viewer.
When I am in that transformative space I am reminded
that there is much more to this life than just the
outer things. The reality is that it is the inner
imagination that creates the outer world. Through
this expression I offer others a chance to “see”
a different perspective of life. I am often guided
by listening and watching the wonder of nature. I
use animal and plant wisdom to give voice to certain
ideas or themes. For example, “bear” in
many ancient cultures symbolizes “going within.”
I explore the “dark” side of life, and
question why we choose to experience dark moments.
What I have discovered is that the dark is an important
aspect to human beings. It helps us to see more clearly
the “light” and to be in gratefulness
for what we do have. The more we recognize the light,
the closer we get to remembering who we really are,
Divine Spirit! "Painting the Goddess or “The
Divine Feminine” has been my celebration of
the ongoing rhythm of life. The Divine Feminine represents
the giver of life. She is the tree of life, she is
the seed, she is the creative force—that which
represents the birth-death-rebirth process of life.
She stands for the oneness of all humankind!"
Suzanne Cheryl Gardner is calling up
feminine energy.
“The image of the “feminine/Goddess”
is key to the transformation of our culture. As we begin
to physically see new symbols of female power we are
spiritually reminded of the importance of a life balanced
with both masculine and feminine energy.”
Through symbolism, color, and subject matter my images
reveal a world that has been secreted away for too long.
As an artist my calling is to reclaim the truth for
the feminine aspect of human nature. My path is to create
a new and unique art form in partnership with nature.
I am co-creating art as a form of expressing vibratory
healing energy. When my painting is viewed it touches
the viewer on an unconscious level, triggering cellular
memory—possibly the memory of a time and place
where society lived in balance and in peace—activating
the desire within the viewer to reexperience their own
balance and inner peace. The viewer is empowered to
follow their own dreams, find their true vocation in
life, and live their own truth. Creating images for
commercial ventures and illustration pieces for projects
is part of her goal towards encouraging others to remember
the feminine. She also creates “Empowerment Paintings”
on commission, embodying images and symbols to inspire
and empower individuals, couples, families or groups.
You may purchase PRINTS, one-time rights to DIGITAL
Images, or Note Cards on her website at
www.suzannesart.com
or email her at
biz@suzannesart.com
Suzanne Cheryl Gardner
5989 Cliffside Rd.
Kingston, WA 98346 360-638-1721