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impermanence...
T
he essence of impermanence
entices our
imagination. Indeed, the very definition of
it in Wikipedia shows a photo of footprints in
the sand, edged at an engulfing surf line. Sand
challenges us to act and live, knowing ‘it’ is not
forever, best to savour what is in the moment,
and make ‘meaning’ here and now.
Andres is fascinated by impermanence and
uses the patterns we see in nature from the
ripples in water to cracks in mud as inspiration.
He enjoys how the serenity he experiences
when creating his works contrasts with the
dramatic landscapes he chooses as his canvas.
It is often a race against the incoming tide,with
many works being eroded by the relentless
waves before they are even completed.
To reflect upon the nature of impermanence,
serves as a reminder that the act of
joyous creation is its own reward.
THE IMPACT...OF IMPERMANENCE
Amador is well aware that these huge creations make an undeniable impact. He comments in
the video
Andres Amador Artist Profile
, “It takes so much time and effort to create these, and so
temporary are the creations. It is like standing up with pride in the face of our own mortality. I can
only laugh and appreciate that I have the opportunity to do this at all!”
And how does Andres fund his projects? Obviously, one cannot buy an ‘original’ sand painting,
however some of the stunning photos taken in NZ are available to order. He sells postcard sets,
calendars, a photo book
Between Worlds
, and photo prints on his website, and offers workshops
and commissions (see below). Andres plans to create various products from his works here in New
Zealand, including a film called
Lines Across Aotearoa.
If you are interested in ordering a canvas print or poster of the Cathedral Cove cover art, you may
also contact Tovi at 07 864 9908 or through our website,
www.coromandellife.co.nz.Ano ther
Sens e of Sand
In the realm of wisdom and poetry, ‘sand’
claims various positions. What can be
poured like water, yet winds push and shape
it as a wave? What can be tightly packed,
yet water still flows through it? Sand.
A grain of sand can be the irritation in your
eye, or the core of your oyster’s pearl. What
is soft underfoot, yet can polish a diamond?
Sand is the ‘place to bury your head’ and
where to ‘draw the line’. But sand is not
the place to build your castle, nor the
foundation of your faith and beliefs.
What defines time through the hourglass,
yet is so wedded to impermanence? Sand.
WHERE TO LEARN MORE
On Facebook:
To see photos and videos of Andres
Amador’s sand creations in NZ, search
posts dated March – May, 2016.
• Andres Amador Arts
• Capturing Impermanence
• Jonathan Clark Studio
• Save Waikawau Bay
Visit Websites:
•
www.andresamadorarts.com/•
www.jonathan-clark.com/•
www.capturingimpermanence.com/BOOKS, PRINTS,
CALENDARS
AND WORKSHOPS
You can support Amador’s
projects by enrolling in a
workshop when he is in your
area and by buying “Playa
Prints” (photos of various
sizes/surfaces), postcard
sets, books, fill-in-the-
date calendar, and other
products.
•
www.andresamadorarts. smugmug.com/Andres Amador Arts and
Capturing Impermanence
“It isn’t the mountain ahead that wears you out.
It’s the grain of sand in your shoe.”
– Robert W. Service,
British/Canadian poet
“The more sand has escaped from the hourglass
of our life, the clearer we should see through it.”
– Niccolo Machiavelli
“He behaved like an ostrich and put his head in
the sand, thereby exposing his thinking parts.”
– George Carman
,
English barrister
“The man who stands firm in order to protect a
sandcastle can never be relied upon; for he has
given away his common sense.”
– Winston Churchill
“You can’t leave footprints in the sands of time
if you’re sitting on your butt.”