In this conversation, Ruth and I explore what it means to listen intentionally, how we make meaning through relationships and take meaning from society. We use Ruth’s poem, The UnGifts, as the foundation for our discussion with the following art pairs.
Charles Dana Gibson, Patiently Listening, with Norman Rockwell, Freedom of Speech
Unattributed Dutch Painter, Adoration of the Magi with Luigi Crosio, The Love Letter
Pablo Picasso, The Lovers with Egon Schiele, Lovers
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We like to end with several questions.
- What do you relate to, in your experience, in the paintings. Do they open new insights?
- How does art help you make meaning in a world where we are caught between making our own meaning and having meaning given to us?
- We discussed relationships as critical to how we make meaning. Does that resonate with you?
- Choose one painting and create your own title? Why does it differ from the title the artist provided?
Featured image credit: Childe Hassam, Listening to the Orchid Oriole
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