Barbara Benda

Leap of Faith

Thanks to all of you who came to view my latest exhibit at the Spirit Room in downtown Fargo (111 North Broadway). For those who haven’t seen it, I hope you will take time to drop by any day from 1:00-5:00, Monday through Saturday. As one patron wrote in the guest book, “It was worth coming out in -5 degree  weather for”… The rich colors will warm your soul and your toes. I am currently adding the images from the show to my website-it takes time and I thank you for your patience. In the meantime, I encourage you to see the show in person!

I feel I am in the most proflific stage of my life right now and I hope every year improves. I believe all of us can tap into the great creativity resources of our loving God Almighty. I have chosen to do this. If you wonder about God’s creative mind, observe  the wings of a flying insect, the boundless energy of a red squirrel, the magnificence of a flower petal, the detailed lines in a blue jay feather, the everchanging forms of cumulus clouds…yes, God’s creative energy is everywhere and all we have to do is ask and tap into it! Enjoy creating something today! It can be a salad, a piece of art, a piece of furniture! I met a wonderful Mexican woman who is the parent of one of my 6th graders. Aurora told me she loves to create in the kitchen. She truly is an artist. She created some beautifully wrapped tamales and some lovely bread and gave them to me as a gift.  She is an artist. I hesitated to untie the dainty little corn husk knots that squeezed the waists of the tamales….so beautifully crafted with delicious filling inside. We all are artists, no matter where, no matter how.  I believe this with all my heart.