Globes, at one time, were everywhere. Then, they kept changing. Especially in Africa but also everywhere. Names, boundaries, the "natural order" of the planet kept changing as we kept spinning.
It's easy to believe that things are stable, durable, resilient. Instead, motion is the natural order. But, you knew that, didn't you? When was the last time that you saw a globe?
slips, trips, and falls - collage by Douglas Brent Smith, 1996
Have you ever been sea-sick? How about disoriented? Life has always tended toward disorientation, even when we seek stability. We keep moving. Face forward or eyes closed, we still keep moving.
"Where are we going?"
"Somewhere we belong."
"How do you know that we belong there?"
"Because we are headed there."
The refrigerator hums. A clock ticks. I can hear you breathe.
curing motion sickness - collage/drawing by Douglas Brent Smith - 1996
World's Beyond - collage by Douglas Brent Smith - 1996
Everything we find or stumble on is a new experiment. Take notes.
spoon stay - collage by Douglas Brent Smith - 1996
When was the last time that you drew anything? Do you remember how joyful it can be? Let go of any goal in drawing and the drawing will claim you, name you, frame you. I had no idea where this drawing was going. Does that make it a doodle? Does it matter.
Draw something. Show someone. Save it. Smile.
You do not have to, of course. No one can compel you. But, what if it's fun?
Better Platforms Coming - sketch by douglas brent smith, 1996
that childhood past doesn't end
just because
you get bigger you
keep a little little version of
yourself
right there
just under your skin
(still so sensitive
still so fragile)
so that you either
nurture your own little
little. version of
yourself
or it smacks you
when you
least expect it.
(over and
over again)
14 November 1996
If you could design any kind of machine what kind of machine would you design?
Observing The Process - sketch by douglas brent smith from Journal #31, 1996.
What do you suppose they see, observing the process? Can the process be improved? Of course it can!
"You'll find her."
"How?"
"It will be intuitive. Instinctive. Natural. Easy. You will find her. And, when you do everything will change. You will wonder what you've been doing until this point on some other plane on some other reality not yet you."
"That's a lot to hope for."
"It's not a hope if you're sure. It's a certainty."
"When?"
"When the time is right."
You could be lost in a crowd, but you'll always be found. Your spirit is always looking for you.
Never Lost In A Crowd - collage by douglas brent smith from Journal #31, 1996
Derivative Impact - collage by douglas brent smith from Journal #31 Collaborating In Three Spheres, 1996
