Facing the Ghosties

Magic Hour Dreamcast

Welcome again to the fire. My friend Caitlin Vogel joined The Magic Hour to share her mythic journey with us. Grab something warm, and maybe something to sketch with. Whether you think you are an artist, or not. Maybe you’ll find something at the edges of the light.

The truth about the world is that we all must enter the dark forest. Some sooner rather than later. Within those forests are talismans of sorts, and they all are made perfectly for you. Its just knowing how to find them- where to look.

Once you find them though, its all about what to actually do with them. Each symbol has its own voice, purpose, power. They have many kinds of power. With them, we can make languages and craft new spells- transforming old ones into empowerment and helping us forge new paths- that are our own.

Today Caitlin tells us about the paths she took, the symbols she found- what fell apart, and what she weaved in its place. To see the art from pain or loss or abandonment is one of the most special gifts. Creating takes the intangible weights and shows them the exit. The light gives them context, and helps us see what is there.

I was so lucky to know Caitlin in those dark art school days, we saw each others separate universes and gave each other room to process and grow. To have come this far in what is truly another new reality; to have the ability to look back on a body of work and a lifetime of exploration and discovery, to see where it has led us to in this moment, its a magical thing. I am so grateful to her for sharing this with us.

The question always is- whats next?

I hope you enjoy this epic journey, and the accompanying images of her work. You can also follow Caitlin as she continues to create as a vibrant and unique art teacher here:

Caitlin's Instagram

Thank you for joining us on The Magic Hour and I can’t wait to gather again with you next month.

Images in order from top left to bottom right: Brooklyn Studio cerca 2009, Momma Pods and Baby Poops, Line of Communication, Hopeful Gutteral Outpour, Sketch for hope bubbles sculpture, superfeeder, sketch-something about hope and disease, sketch for communication pods, babble hive installation, test woodcuts 5ft x9ft, babble hive/hivemind temporary installation, thought bubbles blown glass, Perception shifter (New Glass review published) Untitled woodcut 4 panels 2’x4’each-8X10 total, Polymer Clay Cane rollout, snowflake cane steps

Fire Crackling Sound Effect by Mikhail from Pixabay

Episode Notes:

A new Magic Hour Theme Song is on its way. Until then, enjoy the fire.

For now, episodes will be released the last day of every month.

I am always on the lookout for stories. The hard ones.

Reach out to me if you’d like to tell yours.

Pixie

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