“For there is only one great adventure and that is inward toward the self, and for that, time nor space nor even deeds matter.” -Henry Miller, Tropic of Capricorn
In a world that celebrates constant motion and achievement, we can often forget that the greatest journey happens within. Growth isn’t always visible or measurable, rather, it unfolds quietly when no one is watching. Perhaps the most meaningful adventure is not about going farther, but about going deeper, toward understanding, acceptance, and renewal.
Amy Winstanley joined us to talk about Life Hum, her show at Margot Samel Gallery running until November 15. Amy has a habit of naming her shows with two words, lending the feeling of a very small poem to each one. The phrase “life hum” comes from a phrase in a podcast she listened to while painting from philosopher Bayo Akomolafe. To learn more about this show and the work, which touches on an overarching theme of interconnectedness and entanglement, listen to the complete interview.
Marisa Adesman sat down to discuss her recent show at Anat Ebgi Gallery in Los Angeles, Under the Rose. The work in the show spans several years, from around 2021 to the present, all of them labor intensive to create. Her work luminously depicts ordinary objects, often in surreal settings. To learn about Adesman’s complex process and more, listen to the complete interview.
A Few Words to Keep in Your Pocket.
Give yourself time to pause, look inward, and rediscover you.
Outings.
Join me at Dimin Gallery for work by Stephen Thorpe and Melissa Stern
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More Books to Read.
Ours is a community of readers. Tell us what books you’re reading now by adding your titles to our reading list here. Praxis user Jean McCabe has been reading Lost Enlightenment–Central Asia’s Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane
by S. Frederick Starr.
Opportunities.
Artists’ Cooperative Residency & Exhibitions is an artist-run, community-centered organization dedicated to fostering resource-sharing, professional development, and the meaningful connections artists need to grow and thrive. Learn more at the website. Deadline is November 18.