Let go

The more we cling to the things that slow us down, distract us, infuriate us, numb us, or hold us back, the less we can expand the breadth of our lives— and yet, because those things are familiar, they are all too easy to cling to. Everyone carries baggage. Everyone has bad memories. Everyone has something producing drag against the forward motion of their lives. Everyone, if they so choose, can carry negative emotions, grudges, anger, resentments, grievances, regrets, and worries for their entire lives — and shorten the quality and quantity of their years as a consequence. This little art piece reminds us to take a deep breath and ‘let go'.

This is an original collage, mixed media altered page.
The work is created on a preloved book page, using found images, calligraphy paper, napkins, and acrylic paint stencilled on top of the images.
The work is 4"x 5" (10cm x 12.5cm) 
Delivered in an 8”x10” (20.32 x 25.4 cm) cardboard mount.