Happy New Year.

We often take this time of year to reflect and to make aspirations for the coming days and months. Too often, we look at the past through a lens of regret—missed opportunities, unnecessary comparisons, perceived failures.

I am often guilty of this myself: Should have. Wished I. Missed that. Hate that. She’s better, faster, smarter, more creative.

And as we all know, this is pointless.

So instead, we look forward—making resolutions and setting hopes, attempting to change or fix these “failures” and regrets. But the truth is, we don’t know what is in store for us this year—or even tomorrow.

I looked back at my words from last January. Ironically (or maybe not so), I chose the same wish for myself. I needed the reminder.

So again, my hope is this: that I can pause.
In my personal life.
In my art.
In my breath.
In my words.
In my actions and reactions.

Today—this moment, this breath—is all we truly have.

As always, if you are local to or near Boston, the SoWa Art District is a wonderful place to visit. Please stop by and say hello at 450 Harrison. I will be in my studio (222) on the first Friday of each month from 5–9 pm and most Sundays. Feel free to message me anytime at [email protected]  if you’d like to come by and see some of my new work.

Happy New Year.
Happy Pause.

Michele

ONGOING:

Thornhill Gallery Portsmouth New Hampshire (https://www.thornhillartgallery.com/)

Instagram @thornhill_art_gallery

The Seal/Gallery on Jarves Sandwich MA (https://thesealcapecod.com/)

Instagram @galleryonjarves @thesealsandwich

Helen Thomas Andover, MA 

Instagram @htsimplysmashing

*pictured some mini 12 x 12 experimental figure collages I finished over the holidays. From left to right: Think, Freedom, Watch Your Back