Bulletin Board: Inspiration Information*
Thoughts on Inspiration
Conceived by Karen Schifano

The word “inspire” (originally meaning “to infuse with breath”) is a verb, but can also transform itself into a noun or adjective. It’s very active, and yet also implies being receptive, even demands openness, a readiness to receive, and a sharpening of perception and awareness. From one thing, there is a direct connection to another thing, a kind of touch that is nurturing, rich and full of promise. Potential becomes realization; we wake up rejuvenated, re-energized, and ready for action.

This group of inspirational flotsam and jetsam from our homes and studios is incredibly varied, running the gamut from a poetic quote to the restoration of a house, from the image of a computer desktop to strips of colored tape on a wall. In some instances, there’s a surprising leap from the image seen here to the finished work, in others there is a clear and recognizable relationship. I hope that as you are intrigued by an image, you will click on it to reveal the caption or thoughts of the artist, and then go to the individual websites linked to each name. Through a dialogue about how the mysterious process of getting from A to B or even Z unfolds for each of us, new avenues of search can open up, and we can be re-inspired by this “Inspiration Information”.

* by Shuggie Otis

Stephen Maine | Richard Bottwin | Paul Corio | Joanne Mattera | Kevin Finklea | Billy Gruner & Sarah Keighery | Linda Arts | Erik Saxon | Henry Brown | Rory MacArthur | Melanie Crader | Matthew Deleget | Daniel Argyle | Li-Trincere | Chris Ashley | Linda Francis | Sylan Lionni | Shinsuke Aso | Douglas Melini | Brent Hallard | Lynne Harlow | Guido Winkler | Michael Zahn | Karen Schifano | Lynne Eastaway | Daniel Göttin | Simon Ingram | Daniel Feingold