Behind the Art
An In Depth Look at Dream
Dream. That word evokes many things for me. From childhood daydreams while looking at the clouds to goals for my future and everything in between.
This sculpture was created last year as Casey and I were and are continuing to refocus our lives and dream again. What you may not know is the last decade was full of different kinds of loss that lead to a feeling of dreamlessness. In short, we found it really hard to dream.
When we were first married, it was easy to dream. We dreamed of where we would live, how many children we’d have, how Casey would sculpt to his hearts content and so on. Those early years were filled with so much joy and busyness. With raising children and bills to pay, before we knew it our dreams took a back burner. Well, most of them did anyway.
Then enters the last decade, where the reality of life is hard, comes in and knocks us off our feet. This is a time when parenting is hard and full of teenage rebellion. Well, not really rebellion even though it felt like it at times. It is a time when they are becoming themselves apart from you and make sure you know it. Loved ones and myself suffer with chronic illnesses, while also losing my dad. Our living situation changed twice due to multiple events along with the market crashing. We were not dreaming…we were barely surviving.
I’m happy to say as that season shifted into this one, we are once again dreaming and enjoying life. Ours dreams are not as “out there” as they once were, but I like them better since they seem more attainable.
This is were the sculpture Dream comes in. Casey’s description of the piece is “Dreams start out ethereal and become tangible.” Which is exactly where we are on our journey. Making dreams and figuring out how to make them a reality.
I’m so thankful for seasons of life! That they come and go. The last season has taught me numerous lessons and has made me who I am today. This season is starting off by remembering to hold on to the hopes and desires of my heart while exploring the possibilities. We only have one life to live, so dream and fulfill it or let it go and find a better one.
Here’s to our dreams!
Careyann
