October 2021
fallen leaves
the crunch of footsteps
clear blue sky
reflecting the rain
changeable skywind spatters
colors patterned light
full moon of autumn appears
leaves too soon amidst hopes of endless harvest
fragments linger, gold glittering
stars remember every invisible map
imprinted on the approaching dark
paradigm
earth saturated with bonfires and bones
Two haiku and a sevenling for October and Colleen’s Tanka Tuesday theme, suggested by Franci Hoffman, the harvest moon. The photos are of September’s full moon traveling across the southern sky outside my window. In the first one, it’s half reflected on the window pane.
The artwork is the first page, front and back, of a handmade paper journal I bought on Etsy. I bought three, one each for myself and my sisters-in-law, as we all have great intentions to do art journals–and hopefully this will get us going. I painted the page, and stitched over the front with a technique I’ve been wanting to try. Since the color bled through the paper, I did a small autumn grid on the back.
Happy October!
32 responses to “October 2021”
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- October 4, 2021 -
Kerfe, your artwork is stunning! I love the “hues” of autumn and the stitching reminds me of how the seasons bind us to the earth and her ever-changing seasons. We had clouds and rain during the harvest moon, so I enjoyed seeing your pictorial display and reading your poetry. ❤
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Thanks Colleen. Stitching does connect us to the elements I think.
It seems we had rain at some point each day in September, but the skies would always clear for a time. I’m not always that lucky!
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It’s gorgeous! Great moon shots! 🧡
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Good to know:
“stars remember every invisible map
imprinted on the approaching dark
paradigm”
When I connect the above with your rainbow paper and connecting threads, it feels somehow reassuring. In order for the stars to remember, it means that we got through. Also the way the colors of the paper “rise up” into the threads that may at first seem chaotic and haphazard and join into community and a “safety net” is reassuring. Even the dark night passes as evidenced by the moon. Wonderful and evocative art, Kerfe.
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Thanks Jade. I was pleased with it, and I will continue to explore what I can do with these threads.
The stars are our touchstones and guides I think. Too bad we block them out now with so much artificial light.
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You’re welcome. I’ve never paid much attention to stars aside from our own. Maybe it’s time I did…
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You can’t see too many in the city, but at the beach it’s amazing. I bet you can see a lot where you live too.
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Out at the beach, away from the city, they are very bright. I just never go out to the beach at night anymore 😦
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Loving the colour and the texture and the tactility!
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Thanks Phil. I do love those layers. (K)
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Thank you for reminding me that there is joy to be found in October: a difficult month for me, but it does have these bright moments!
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Each season has trials but also joys. Autumn is a good time for me.
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I love the artwork and the poems–fall colors and moons, it’s hard to top that. I especially like the top photo and poem.
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Thanks Merril. I can’t seem to escape the moon. Although it was the prompt…
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I’ve been more moon-obsessed than usual.
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Preparing us for winter.
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Perhaps so.
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Hi Kerfe, I like the colorful netting integrated with the underlying patches. It literally captures and integrates the work. Another statement could be made by using the thread to stitch through the patches.
Nice!
j
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Thanks Jack. There are a lot of possible variations I hope to explore.
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Much to appreciate. Colors, yes. And the photography has both an experimental and playful quality. Instructive. Thanks.
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Thanks Neil.
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The hues of autumn were superb, Marta and loved the two Haikus. They were apt with all your artwork so well done.
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Thanks Marta.
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Welcome 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Very beautiful… is it just me, or does the yarn look a bit like a subway map?
❤
David
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Thanks David. It was totally unplanned, so why not?
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A beautiful and poetic tribute to autumn and the harvest moon, Kerfe. ❤ ❤
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Thanks Diana.
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These poems and picture are really lovely, Kerfe. I hope you have a good weekend.
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You have such unique heart with so much personality. 💜
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Thanks Jude.
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