early work, like childhood, demonstrates essential nature of play and being in the moment
Another Play – digital painting – 1998 – Dan Beck
The above piece was either the third or fourth computer painting I ever did. I didn’t even know the canvas extended down as low as it did – the monitor was 13" with a very low resolution. I always liked the plain space in this piece and the title is certainly right for what I wanted to share.
Play is essential. We know it is part of development for children, but I think it continues to be for adults. I know that when I do not have sufficient time with either music or art – life starts feeling wrong.
I suppose part of the thinking comes from blogging each day – and working in other ways and losing my own balance a little bit right now.
Balance of course seems key in many ways – but then I never cared for Aristotle – I am not a find the middle ground kind of guy. When I do something, I tend to pour myself into it.
And when I play – there is nothing more important than the space I am in – and maybe that is part of its essential nature too – because I generally feel rejuvenated from my being in the moment.
See Also
- Another Play (Big Version)
View closer to original size – print size is larger - The National Institute for Play
Much on site to suggest – importance of play for adults as well as children - Buddhist Meditation | Background | Being “in the moment”
My belief is that play is quite akin to meditation
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