Today I woke up feeling nostalgic for Brazil. I think this was induced by beginning to read a book last night containing some very superficial reactions to Brazil and it's culture. My Brazil is different. I was lucky enough to be able to let my own roots dig themselves into the culture. To write about it I need all of the adjectives of every language at my disposal. Someday I'll neatly write my reactions down on paper, but for now let me say that anyone can feel and appreciate the exterior beauty of Brazil, but to really know a place like you know your soul, can only be done through connecting with it's people.
These little snippets of art were done before and during my stay...they are mostly zoomed in shots of textures and colors...Before I left I had a very intense vision of what Brazil was going to be like. The idea of going there made my creativity explode more than it had in years. And the thought of living this new experience with the love of my life made it all the more intense and incredible. This photograph is of our little niece Diovanna dancing.
SO, It looks like I'm going to start having to move across the globe to unfamiliar landscapes more frequently to tap into my creativity... Oh how I wish!!! But for now, I'll be longing to revisit "my" Brazil with my husband holding on to our sweet "saudade" (This is a Portuguese word which means "to miss" but as I've been told by many Brazilians, it is not a fully accurate translation. It's deeper than that. I believe the closer translation would be "to long for" connecting more with the idea of having a piece you seem a little empty without something.)
Enjoy!
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