Tag Archives: Hesychasm

Taking a Walk in Negative Space

Posted on November 29, 2017 by AnnIsikArts

I’m attracted to  artworks damaged in the making process. When trying to figure out why, I’ve focused on the word damage. In looking at this on the left – a damaged eco collograph of some  elm leaves – it came … Continue reading →

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Chinese Poem

Posted on January 27, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

“Li Fu-Jen

The sound of her silk skirt has stopped.
On the marble pavement dust grows.
Her empty room is cold and still.
Fallen leaves are piled against the doors.
Longing for that lovely lady
How can I bring my aching heart to rest?

The above poem was written by Wu-ti (187-57 b.c.) when his mistress, Li Fu-jen, died. Unable to bear his grief, he sent for wizards from all parts of China, hoping that they would be able to put him into communication with her spirit. At last one of them managed to project her shape on to a curtain. Continue reading →

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The Light of Tabor

Posted on January 7, 2013 by AnnIsikArts

The year begins its spiral unfurling. And it comes to me what I am to do in 2013. In one word. Consolidate. Continue reading →

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