#librarytherapy

“The perceived limitation is in the medium, but the actual limitation is in the artist. Everyone begins with the same material; it’s what we do with the material that matters. It’s what we can do with the material that distinguishes the mundane from the unique. We are limited because we haven’t embraced them. The canvas is the context for all creativity. What makes you a chef is what you do with those five flavors; what makes you a musician is what you do with those twelve notes; what makes you a painter is what you do with those three colors; what makes you an architect is what you do with those three shapes; what makes you an artist is what you do with the material you have been given with which to create.”

When England entered its recent lockdown, I didn’t think it was possible to continue this tumblr account ever again. Or the essence of finding a documenting avenue that is different to my work or family routine. Visiting the local library soothed me greatly, if library therapy was a thing. I suppose I could say the same about bookshops because it’s about being surrounded by physical books, except they don’t carry the same book scent that libraries do. Over the past year, I took to journaling and documenting the walks near my house. This picture was taken a couple weekends ago when we had magical snow, albeit for a few hours. We don’t tend to have snow in these parts but this was the highlight I wanted to share. I don’t know what I’ll do with this tumblr account seeing that going to the library is no longer possible in this new normal. I still want to uphold my appreciation of public libraries and don’t want to end this account. I will pause on posting reviews involving library books but will see where creativity leads me in terms of what I will be posting next. If you’ve read this far, thank you for sharing my journey here. Would love to hear your thoughts too.