March:Journey IS Destination
TIP OF THE MONTH
Bizarre times right? This Covid-19 is affecting us all. We are being called to retreat to ourselves, our family and connect virtually. Also interesting how the meaning of time instantly shifts. We are forced to reschedule our days. Pushed to use the technologies for remote working, home schooling and touring museums virtually.
I feel that we are about to accelerate our learning as we shift into this new gear.
We are in partial lockdown over in Amsterdam. . .probably this will change seeing where other countries are at. At the moment schools are closed, restaurants sex clubs, coffee shops closed. Supermarkets open. Some stores too. Some working from home, for others just normal working days in office.
This morning we walked to the playground. Such sunny weather made the walk over especially fun. Since the pace of time shift, I was observing my boys get to the playground. The playground was merely one part of their adventure out. You see. . .i was thinking. . .playground is the destination. Meanwhile the kids enjoyed feeding the swans, ducks, playing with puddles and dragging the shovel all the way there. It’s all about the journey to get there. Now, we all know this. . .and it is such a pleasure to see this in action.
So thank you Covid-19 for slowing down the pace. You see I see the benefit of seeing the positive nature in things. This is not at all making light of those in a risk category who are in serious lock down. I think of you the most and pray for an easy time period while this virus around.
Just for you I am also going FB live several times to bring in some creative projects that connect us virtually. So join in! I will repost these where I can. You can also follow me on instagram @daniellarubinovitz.
PLAY is now also in quarantine at NDSM Fuse gallery. .. this is also why I have decided to make figures together with you! You see I was still planning on creating workshops around this installation and well. . .now we are in a time warp where online is a possible place to be. . .
The sculpture will be available for 2 months at NDSM Fuse Gallery. 13 February- 5 April. I will have to see if these dates can shift slightly now. . .
From 14 April – 30 April it will be exhibited in an outdoor courtyard at Molenpad 15-17. Official opening will be on 16th of April, 2020.
Play is supported by the AFK (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts)
x Daniella
Do give the tip of this month a go, at the end of this newsletter. Feel free to contact me to explore your next chapter together, regardless of location. Skype, Whattsap Video, Zoom and Facetime at our fingertips, locations know no boundaries!
WHAT’S UP THIS MONTH:
A) Daniella’s Sculpture:
Play Sculpture installation got grant funding from the Amsterdam Fonds voor de Kunst! YAY!!! It is an interactive piece. This sculpture installation will be installed 13th of February-5 April, at NDSM Fuse. The official opening is on the 20th of February. From 14thof April- 30th April they will be displayed at Molenpad, in the outdoor space next to the waiting area for physiotherapy. The Instagram hashtag for this project is #playartamsterdam . Please come and PLAY on your own or bring a group!
Giant Pink Glasses, formerly known as La Vie En Rose 2.0: Come and participate with the happenings of this installation! Artists send in your ideas to daniella@daniellarubinovitz.com . More info on my Patreon site about supporting this project: https://www.patreon.com/daniellarubinovitz(Address: Anton Schleperspad, Amsterdam- 15 minute with bus 397 on way to Schiphol, 1 min walk from bus stop)
B) SMART Coaching 1:1? Contact me. Curious about what could be expected about working with me in a private coaching session? You see, I combine Art Therapy (I’m an Art Therapist) and Coaching (and a certified Coach) with clients on a range of personal development topics that uncover the light in order to let it guide you on your path. I use art as an initial diagnostic tool to get an accurate picture of what is happening in the here and now. . .followed up with verbal coaching to meet goals. (OPEN !!!! This is the best time to sign up for some 1:1 virtual coaching, in these times we have an opening to shift things in our life moving forward, determine our goals and start to make our paths!)
C) Kidz Art Lab: Sundays 10-11:00 am for +/- 18 months- +/-5 year olds . . . (TBD after C-19 risk) http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/kidzartlab https://www.facebook.com/kidzartlab/
KidzArtLab classes are weekly (see vacation schedule). Session focus on the magical worlds of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture. Parents join in with their child. The lab is as exciting for caretaker and child. You will have a blast releasing your own inner child! Join our Instagram @kidzartlab or Facebook @kidzartlab group for dates. Fees: 1 time is 23 euro and for 6 times is 108 euro. Note: We are looking to beef up our team, and we are offering internship positions. It’s a great place to learn and grow.
(TeenArtLab pop up workshops are now being put together: Please inquire when interested.)
D) POP UP Painting for Adults. There is a new whatsap group, for the adult pop up workshops. . . This came out of a suggestion from participants to make scheduling easier! (TBD after C-19 risk)
E) Team Development: Ready for a unique team offsite session! Inquire about painting workshops that get teams to share more about themselves. . .while having a blast expanding their creativity. No experience necessary! Really! Contact me. (TBD after C-19 risk)
F) SMART week retreats in Amsterdam: Check out retreat schedule for 2020. . . http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/painting-retreat-week-amsterdam/
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OUR EXERCISE THIS MONTH:
CREATE YOUR OWN SCULPTURE FIGURES . . .
- Collect some paper, scissors, tape, staples, paints, markers. . .or white paper glue and clips.
- Think about the people who you want to represent as your paper figures. Cut out shapes, and start to build up figures.
- Attach them to something so that they can be vertical.
- Paint the pieces as you feel.
- Create a story with these figures. For instance. . .communication. . .what it feels like to be in lock down. . .play out a picnic all together. . .think of it like a family constellation. . .
- Like to share a picture of your figures? Post your art and findings instagram @daniellarubinovitz #playartamsterdam. . .or Contact me for more on this topic.