Dani Samson
Los Angeles, California
Contemporary mixed media painter and collage maker, repurposing scraps and found material to create abstractions of everyday life.
MessageCollection: Domesticated
I am frequently drawn to images of indoor house cats because of what they symbolize to me. As companions, they teach me about living mindfully, for they are fully engaged and surrendered to each moment. As domesticated animals limited to the confines of a house, I see their existence as a metaphor for consciousness seated within the confines of a physical body, constantly experiencing a range of thoughts and feelings. I observe that my own cat is content to be indoors, but she is fascinated by what she can sense through the window—her only connection to the outdoors. This tiny creature stirs many inspiring thoughts about my relationship with both my internal and external experiences. This series is a short love note to her and the impact she has had on my spiritual life and creative practice.
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