Esalen is a place where diverse elements come together to create something new. And much like a mosaic, at any given moment it’s more than the sum of its parts. A new workshop in February 2016, led by artists Wilma Wyss and Carol Bevilacqua, will use mosaic as a creative celebration of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project by inviting seminarians to co-create a large-scale mosaic mural to be placed in the Lodge’s downstairs restroom.
“The mural design is inspired by the Big Sur landscape,” said Wilma, who was invited to create artwork for the Lodge by Anni Tilt of Arkin Tilt Architects. “There will be sky, water, and fog. It’s not necessarily representational, featuring nuanced colors, texture, and design elements.” Previously Wilma created a large mosaic for a Kaiser hospital in Oakland, California. Wilma asked Carol to join her in co-teaching the workshop given Carol’s extensive experience in creating and leading community-built mosaics and teaching mosaic techniques.
“Students tell me they are not artistic, but I reassure them that they are able to be creative and do artwork,” said Carol of the workshop called Mosaic: A Campus Renewal Project. “I want them to feel what it is like to work on an art piece as a community and how their part will be part of the whole. And if they get stuck in an area, I’ll show them how to move on. I want this to be a happy experience.”
As described by Wilma, their approach to mosaic is more fine arts than crafts. Combining traditional mosaic methods with non-traditional materials, including stained glass, fossils, antique buttons and glass beads, they will create a large piece of art that will be architecturally incorporated into the Lodge. Multiple views of the mural will offer new things to uncover with each visit. “It will be like a treasure hunt,” described Carol. “People will ask ‘What is that I saw?’”
Excited to teach their first workshop at Esalen, Wilma and Carol see mosaic work as a natural extension of Esalen’s offerings. “This workshop really fits with Esalen,” said Wilma. “It’s an opportunity to take time out from the outside world, connect with your creativity, and join in a project for this unique place.”
The workshop, to be held in the Art Barn, is designed for adults who may have some experience with mosaic, as well as those who have never touched a tile nipper. All materials are provided and seminarians may keep their tools so they can create their own mosaics using the methods learned in class. Registration is now open.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Esalen is a place where diverse elements come together to create something new. And much like a mosaic, at any given moment it’s more than the sum of its parts. A new workshop in February 2016, led by artists Wilma Wyss and Carol Bevilacqua, will use mosaic as a creative celebration of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project by inviting seminarians to co-create a large-scale mosaic mural to be placed in the Lodge’s downstairs restroom.
“The mural design is inspired by the Big Sur landscape,” said Wilma, who was invited to create artwork for the Lodge by Anni Tilt of Arkin Tilt Architects. “There will be sky, water, and fog. It’s not necessarily representational, featuring nuanced colors, texture, and design elements.” Previously Wilma created a large mosaic for a Kaiser hospital in Oakland, California. Wilma asked Carol to join her in co-teaching the workshop given Carol’s extensive experience in creating and leading community-built mosaics and teaching mosaic techniques.
“Students tell me they are not artistic, but I reassure them that they are able to be creative and do artwork,” said Carol of the workshop called Mosaic: A Campus Renewal Project. “I want them to feel what it is like to work on an art piece as a community and how their part will be part of the whole. And if they get stuck in an area, I’ll show them how to move on. I want this to be a happy experience.”
As described by Wilma, their approach to mosaic is more fine arts than crafts. Combining traditional mosaic methods with non-traditional materials, including stained glass, fossils, antique buttons and glass beads, they will create a large piece of art that will be architecturally incorporated into the Lodge. Multiple views of the mural will offer new things to uncover with each visit. “It will be like a treasure hunt,” described Carol. “People will ask ‘What is that I saw?’”
Excited to teach their first workshop at Esalen, Wilma and Carol see mosaic work as a natural extension of Esalen’s offerings. “This workshop really fits with Esalen,” said Wilma. “It’s an opportunity to take time out from the outside world, connect with your creativity, and join in a project for this unique place.”
The workshop, to be held in the Art Barn, is designed for adults who may have some experience with mosaic, as well as those who have never touched a tile nipper. All materials are provided and seminarians may keep their tools so they can create their own mosaics using the methods learned in class. Registration is now open.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
Esalen is a place where diverse elements come together to create something new. And much like a mosaic, at any given moment it’s more than the sum of its parts. A new workshop in February 2016, led by artists Wilma Wyss and Carol Bevilacqua, will use mosaic as a creative celebration of Esalen’s Campus Renewal project by inviting seminarians to co-create a large-scale mosaic mural to be placed in the Lodge’s downstairs restroom.
“The mural design is inspired by the Big Sur landscape,” said Wilma, who was invited to create artwork for the Lodge by Anni Tilt of Arkin Tilt Architects. “There will be sky, water, and fog. It’s not necessarily representational, featuring nuanced colors, texture, and design elements.” Previously Wilma created a large mosaic for a Kaiser hospital in Oakland, California. Wilma asked Carol to join her in co-teaching the workshop given Carol’s extensive experience in creating and leading community-built mosaics and teaching mosaic techniques.
“Students tell me they are not artistic, but I reassure them that they are able to be creative and do artwork,” said Carol of the workshop called Mosaic: A Campus Renewal Project. “I want them to feel what it is like to work on an art piece as a community and how their part will be part of the whole. And if they get stuck in an area, I’ll show them how to move on. I want this to be a happy experience.”
As described by Wilma, their approach to mosaic is more fine arts than crafts. Combining traditional mosaic methods with non-traditional materials, including stained glass, fossils, antique buttons and glass beads, they will create a large piece of art that will be architecturally incorporated into the Lodge. Multiple views of the mural will offer new things to uncover with each visit. “It will be like a treasure hunt,” described Carol. “People will ask ‘What is that I saw?’”
Excited to teach their first workshop at Esalen, Wilma and Carol see mosaic work as a natural extension of Esalen’s offerings. “This workshop really fits with Esalen,” said Wilma. “It’s an opportunity to take time out from the outside world, connect with your creativity, and join in a project for this unique place.”
The workshop, to be held in the Art Barn, is designed for adults who may have some experience with mosaic, as well as those who have never touched a tile nipper. All materials are provided and seminarians may keep their tools so they can create their own mosaics using the methods learned in class. Registration is now open.
“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.”
–Aaron
“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve
“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer
“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne
“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter
“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.
“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori
“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.
Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.
What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?
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