My dear, aging husband (sorry, Drew) refused a party for his 40th birthday, so we sent out whispers in the wind with a little art installation in our front yard. The kids and I each took a handful of blank cards and hand-lettered words and thoughts about the man we treasure before laminating (rain was coming) and attaching them with twine to the ends of lower branches. Do you hear the whispers, Drew? This glorious story you're living is getting richer every moment as time and experiences shape you, open you, soften you. God has begun a good work in you and your family is watching and celebrating its unfolding... Happy birthday, my love.
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I had seen and catalogued this idea years ago from the website of a gifted book artist, naturalist, and teacher,
Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord. She wrote that she was inspired by the image below of a Japanese folding screen by 17th century Japanese artist Tosa Mitsuoki. I am so thrilled with how our "birthday installation" turned out I have already begun thinking about a similar project for the young writers in my children's elementary school next Spring. I'll let you know how that goes!
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| Folding screen by 17th Century artist Tosa Mitsuoki |
4 comments:
excellent idea! loved your calligraphy work too.
What a fun idea! I think I'm going to have to "steal" it (if I can remember it when it's time). :)
Love the Weathergrams!
Shannon, what a precious idea! I love it! And what a blessing for your husband. Thanks for sharing this with us.
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