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Bioluminescent Disarray?| Susan Hensel Projects |Susan Hensel Textile Art
Bioluminescent Disarray? | Susan Hensel Projects |Susan Hensel Textile Art Thanksgiving is nearly here and the 2024 US presidential election is done. It is a time a transition and disarray for all of us all across the political spectrum. So what do I do in response? I make art that looks deeply into the disarray and creates mystery and beauty, because, in the end…what else have we? […]
Have you seen Susan? | Susan Hensel Textile Art |
“Hey, Marge…Have you seen Susan recently? View new Textile Art by Susan Hensel “I hear she got her mojo back?” REALLY? It sometimes seems like I’ve been sleeping, or drifting around underwater, amorphous, like jellyfish or plankton, settling like Marine Sediment. View more textile art below. Other times, the studio was aflame with fury! Strange creatures arrived on pure white paper unbidden, in all their Compressed Complexity! And at yet other times, it required magical, mysterious navigational devices to find my way to the studio, like the Ancient Mariners textile art of yore. […]
Create Beyond Limits | Susan HenselProjects
Image by Freepik Creating Beyond Limits Create Beyond Limits with Susan Hensel. I know! I know! It’s been a long time since I posted. Creating beyond limits is happening, but the limits are real. So, you will have to wait a bit longer as I wend my way through physical therapy and recovery. By the way, recovery is actually going very well. I am grateful that Dorothy Watson has written another guest post to share with you about the business of being an artist! READ ON! […]
How to Stand Out: Top Ways for Creatives to Gain Exposure
Explore the unique world of textile art at Susan Hensel Projects, where creativity and craftsmanship converge. Dive into a sensory journey of compelling artworks and discover your next artistic inspiration. Read on for the top ways for creatives to gain exposure. By guest writer Dorothy Watson […]
The Ancient Mariner Awakes | New Work | Susan Hensel Projects
The Ancient Mariner Awakes | New work | Susan Hensel Projects February 5, 2024, during the winter that did not arrive in Minnesota! Life is a strange thing, de-stabilizing at times. Whole swaths of time can fly by un-noticed. I heard on the radio this morning that that sudden awareness of lost time, like the morning commute finishing fast, is evidence of a state of flow. (Yes, I suppose, but, God forbid, it could be a black-out as well!) Sure, sometimes it is a creative time. But sometimes it really is a lost time, perhaps [...]
Happy Holidays | Susan Hensel Projects
Happy Holidays from Susan Hensel Projects Happy Holidays from Susan Hensel Projects! It’s been quite the year around here…as those who routinely read the blog know: injury, ongoing recovery, burying dogs, moving domicile and studio! While all is not yet completed and with more medical interventions on the horizon, I begin the exit of this discombobulated year with more strength, hope and gratitude than I entered the year. I am so thankful for all the help, prayers and generalized support of friends and family and new neighbors! A satisfying life is built from many relationships with many people: […]
Exploring The Therapeutic Role Of Art In Mental Health And Well-Being
Exploring The Therapeutic Role Of Art In Mental Health And Well-Being Exploring the therapeutic role of art in mental health and well-being. In a world where everything moves too quickly and stress and anxiety loom at large, art is emerging as an effective avenue for supporting our mental health. Creating art provides a therapeutic outlet for self-expression while appreciating and discussing art can foster emotional well-being. However, the benefits of art extend beyond the canvas; the environment in which you create and display your artwork can play a pivotal role in your mental wellness as [...]
New Art | New Exhibitions | New Life At |Susan Hensel Projects
New Art, New Exhibitions, New Life At Susan Hensel Projects a meandering post about what’s up now? The leaves are bright and falling from the trees in brisk, sunny, windy gusts and maybe even slush by the end of the week! Where on earth did the time go? New art, new exhibitions, new life at Susan Hensel projects. Well, truth be told, it went to setting up a new home and studio, going to physical therapy, and…yes…RETURNING TO NEAR FULL TIME STUDIO WORK! […]
How do things become? | creativite process | Susan Hensel Projects
How do things become? or what does the creative process look like? How do things become? I thought you might like to see “the process” of becoming for a new work of art. As I return to the studio full time, my creativity is waking up. It’s pretty stiff and creaky, like the broken parts of my body. But, also like my body, it knitting back together. I am playing with stitch outs from “Before the Fall!” (As in broken leg, not Adam and Eve in the Garden.) When I fell on the ice 6 months ago, there was one [...]
Back to the land of the Living! | Energy | Gratitude| Susan Hensel Art
Back in the Land of the Living with some energy and lots of gratitude Hi there my friends! I am sort of back to the land of the living! I am 6 months into a year of healing from a complex broken leg and just starting to get around on a cane. While I still look pretty pitiful, my doctors and therapists assure me I am doing as well or better than can be expected from this serious an injury. GEESH! Had I known what I was in for, I would have chosen a different [...]
What Is The Best Art To Invest In?
What Is The Best Art To Invest In? In a world where art investments have gained massive popularity, people are constantly looking for the most lucrative and rewarding art forms to invest in. While traditional forms of art such as paintings and sculptures control the market, textile art has emerged as a hidden gem that combines artistic excellence with investment potential. What is the best art to invest in? This article discusses why textile art is the best art to invest in, offering a compelling case for both collectors and investors. What Is The Best Art To [...]
Why People Create Art
Why People Create Art Art has been an important part of human existence since ancient times. From prehistoric cave paintings to new AI art, the act of creating art holds a deep meaning in our lives. This article dives into the depths of the human psyche, exploring the motivations and reasons why people create art. By understanding the aspects that drive artistic expression, we can gain insight into the philosophical impact and universal nature of art. Self-Expression And Communication One of the essential reasons people create art is to express themselves and communicate their thoughts, emotions, [...]