May: My Space . . .
TIP OF THE MONTH
Here we are in May! It’s so weird that time. . .nature just goes on and on. . .when it seems like the rest of the world (as we know it) has been on pause. . .
In Amsterdam we never had a true lockdown in comparison to our neighboring countries. I fell blessed about this that we were able to take responsibility in taking care and such. I felt that people were quite respectful in giving space, in this case 1.5 meters.
My space is the title of this newsletter as the idea of space during Covid days is an interesting one. It’s a two fold story. On one side, we are talking about keeping distance and therefore maintaining the space between us. On the flip side is having your own space when you are in lockdown with your whole family.. . .or in being on Zoom and online in overload and loosing out of the non-digital space. Here I am referring to the personal space to just be.
Lastly or maybe firstly, what about creative space, space to create and more importantly to display your creations? Oh yeah!
So what am I up to these days in the studio? Besides applying for the sculpture submissions, I have been completing my grant with the AFK (Amsterdam Fund for the Arts) on my PLAY project. Because of Covid, I removed them from NDSM Fuse Gallery and brought them to the studio in order to create the online PLAY SERIES. Here I am invites collaborators to come either live in the studio, or to collaborate online through voice overs.
Now. . .today I though it would be fun to make this painting, where I go over layer after layer. you can see how each time I simply allow new images to show up, and then release them again. This is such a freeing way to paint. Its totally judgement free and way fun. . .actually yI could go on and on and on because it is created from my gut. The forms that come up naturally occur and reseed into the next layer.
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 funded by AFK, Amsterdam Fund for the Arts. Because of Covid, Daniella removed it from NDSM Fuse Gallery and brought it into her studio so that she could create this series called PLAY SERIES. Here Daniella invites collaborators to come either live in the studio, or to collaborate online through voice overs. The Instagram hashtag for this project is #playartamsterdam . So far there are 6 formal collaborations.
Come over here for a sneak preview! ( https://www.daniellarubinovitz.com/artist/play/ )
On Thursday May 14th will be a SCREENING PARTY on Zoom! Most of the collaborators will be online at this time too! Here are the Zoom details:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8511542863?pwd=c2tkL0l4bGpydXdDa2RVRUNQM1YwUT09 Meeting ID: 851 154 2863
Password: PLAY
Giant Pink Glasses, formerly known as La Vie En Rose 2.0: OPEN Come and visit this installation! (Address: Anton Schleperspad, Amsterdam- 15 minute with bus 397 on way to Schiphol, 1 min walk from bus stop) or a lovely 20 min bike ride from Amsterdam Center.
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 . . . http://www.ateliermolenpad.com/kidzartlab (May 17th we start again) 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! (We will look for dates after May 17th)
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) (After C-19 team lockdown released)
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:
INTUITIVE PAINTING THROUGH THE LAYERS . . .
- Watch the video above . .
- Gather all the paints that you can. . .
- Gather all the tools that look like they would be fun. . .
- Grab the largest sheet of paper available to you at this time. . .
- Wet it and let it stick to any table top or vertical board. . . artist choice. . .
- Be inspired by the video and move through the layers in your own painting. . .
- Continually let go. . .and allow new forms. . .and colors to come and go
- Like to share a picture of your figures? Post your art and findings instagram @daniellarubinovitz . . .or Contact me for more on this topic.