Dear Readers, Art Lovers, and Friends,
It was fitting that the soundtrack to last week's post was "Dark Night of the Soul" featuring David Lynch.
I was so shocked to hear of his death that I actually gasped out loud when I read the news in a message from my brother Sean. I wrote a few friends in particular who I knew would be upset and then I shed a few tears myself. I started watching old clips and reliving memories that revolved around David Lynch's work and art.
Like many others, I took to the internet to share my feelings:
"I'm so sad about this loss. David Lynch gave us so much vision and new ways to see. He offered up validation and permission. Meditations on darkness and love. Twin Peaks beaming into the house when I was in high school was as important to me as witnessing the dawn of MTV when I was child. Style, colour, art, mystery - everything was suddenly available to me. I could understand my own sensibilities and appreciate them even in Arkansas."
Looking back, I realise how much he had influenced me in the 80s and 90s and how he continues to influence me today. How often I quote his work. He was and will forever remain a true artist and an original. We are so lucky for all he gave us.
Thank you, David Lynch for sharing your vision.
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| Two Sad Clouds, mixed media on paper, Megan Chapman, 2024 |
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| Temptation, mixed media on paper, Megan Chapman, 2024 |
How can we best show up in this crushing world with our own singular visions? How can we support each other and ourselves in our purest most expansive forms? How can we bring more delight, humour, wonder, and understanding into this world?
Let's catch some ideas.
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