1/4. David Whyte: Jerry Wennstrom's artistic journey
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Uploaded by marjercom on Apr 9, 2008
David Whyte calls on his poem "Tilicho Lake" in describing artist, author Jerry Wennstrom's creative journey. He defines Wennstrom's encounter with the void as as "the ultimate artistic step." In 1979 Jerry Wennstrom took the ultimate artistic step -- he destroyed his large body of art, gave away his possessions and leapt into a creative void that required deeper faith and "trust in the Great Belonging."
David Whyte originally offered this testimony in the documentary film, "In the Hands of Alchemy: The Art and Life of Jerry Wennstrom" (Parabola and Sentient Publications videos.)
Jerry Wennstrom destroyed his life's work (all his paintings) when he saw that his art had become a "false god" to him. He looked instead find God and creativity in all that he did in everyday life. Following this experience Jerry lived with only what life presented to him.
In Part One, David Whyte's inspiring discourse is both gripping and challenging. Whyte talks about facing death in all its manifestations. He refers often to Wennstrom's art and his path, but Whyte's wisdom and message is for anyone who has faced the metaphoric death of an identity that no longer served their lives.
Thanks to Paul Adams and David Hoffman for use of their music "Zorro and the
Fat Man." See http://www.pauladams.org to listen to this piece and others.
For more information about Whyte visit http://www.davidwhyte.com. For more info about Jerry Wennstrom's recent art, films or his book, "The Inspired Heart" visit http://www.handsofalchemy.com
There is also a second channel with more videos about Jerry Wennstrom at
http://www.youtube.com/user/JerryWennstrom, or find them on this channel's playlist.
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It is all about FAITH in yourself - thx David! @mstegfellner @marigo
RalfLippold 1 year ago
so true, so true,thank you for enlightening our journey and our roles as artists so beautifuly
gracesimonsings 3 years ago
Thank you Jerry, thank you David... your tape of "The Heart Aroused" was a life changing experience. Great insights.
walkingbear56 3 years ago
exactly
danteinferno36 3 years ago
Thank you David and Jerry
Seidoshi 3 years ago