Time and Tide
“Time and Tide”
She rises in silence on another human moment, and illuminates the crumbling icons we worship…and those we have yet to awaken to. Reality is merely a perception, and we can be so blind. Regardless of our lack of vision,
time and tide move inexorably to erase all traces of our petty struggles and return us to the place it all began…
The ghosts of the past walk beside the spirits of the future, leaving invisible footprints upon this landscape… guiding a relentless cycle of humanity on its neverending journey to self discovery. Somewhere between the lines, truth reveals the simple joy of acceptance and the relinquishing of control, and waits patiently for us to see.
Beyond all that we think we are or strive to be, time and tide will continue to overwrite our diminutive stories with a grander chronicle of their own, eternally seeking to restore the balance….
Wendy Slee (2009)
(a large-format version of this image is currently on display in an exhibition at ArtGeo Gallery in Busselton, as part of the National Lifestyle Villages annual art awards)
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Helene Kippert
Your words are as inspiring as your image – wonderful work wendy!
Wendy Slee replied
bless you Helene, for your constant support and sharing….
Jim Marshal
That is one of the most ingenious images I have seen for a while, coupled with a text that appears like channeled wisdom. Remarkable art and message Wendy.
Wendy Slee replied
This is indeed one of the greatest compliments I could hope for…...thank you most sincerely….
Aleksander
beautifully put together; image and the message Wendy!
Wendy Slee replied
most sincere thanks Aleksander….. :-))
kalaryder
Wonderful combination of words and image – most imaginative – love it
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Mik, thank you …... your words mean a lot…. :-))
Elaine Teague
Your creativity is mind blowing. I would that I could be half as imaginative as you.
Wendy Slee replied
sometimes it just takes time, life and some deep reflection to allow the art to unfold….or the ideas to flow….. I am sure you have as much of this in you as I do….it is just finding the right way to “let it out”.......thank you for your lovely words…..
Leise K
Stunning! Your words are so powerful and emotive!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you most sincerely Leise…. YOUR words mean a lot to me…
:-))
linaji
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Beyond all that we think we are or strive to be, time and tide will continue to overwrite our diminutive stories with a grander chronicle of their own, eternally seeking to restore the balance
Oh dear Wendy.. this is mind boggle.. this is so full of energy and truth I want to jump inside this piece. I feel blessed to be here and seeing and feeling the return of your work to the pages of RB.. this is completely loving and beautiful work. Your sidebar of truth stands out in this early morning rise. sending warm hugs. L.
Wendy Slee replied
and warm hugs to you dear sister for taking the time to leap into my creations and feel them so passionately…that is how i am when viewing so much of your own work….see? it works both ways….. bless you!!!
dinghysailor1
wonderful work
:))
Wendy Slee replied
xx thanks Maggie…. :-)
amanda marx
dear wendy,
love your words . . . love your image . . . they strike a chord that resonates with truth & beauty . . . what an amazing talent you are sweet lady
xXx
Wendy Slee replied
that is such a beautiful compliment…thank you dear Amanda…xxx
Vicki Ferrari
Wendy, the good one! You are so special and it is reflected in your work, magnificently! Go Girl! Never change! :)
Wendy Slee replied
big hugs!
Anthony Mancuso
very nice work Wendy, well done
Wendy Slee replied
thank you for your lovely comment Anthony….(smiles)
Kelly J
My goodness… so deep, such a beautiful haunting emotional image to match those words!! I am in love with this image and words wendy xoxo
Wendy Slee replied
You are so sweet, my friend..thank you for these lovely words…...I am so happy that you like this so much…... it means a lot to me xx
LindaR
once again Wendy ~ you’ve blown me away with another brilliant piece ~ I could feel the life of these dark and light sentinels shimmer alive under the glow of the moon and the sway of the tide ~ exquisite art ~ speaks so well to your writing…which is what I hope is published and hanging as well for your exhibit. both are stand alone works and yet together ~ more so.
in this never ending journey ~ it is artists and souls like you ~ that continue to shine the light of wisdom and truth ~ always with heart ~ that I have come to treasure more than you know…xx
Wendy Slee replied
now I have tears in my eyes….
what can i say to such a beautiful and honouring comment…..
Love you Linda xx
helmutk
Brilliant work !!!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you most kindly :-))
Carolyn Cable
beautifully thought provoking !
Wendy Slee replied
thank you dear Carolyn! :-))
Phil Threlfall
Wonderful depiction… looks like souls drifting over the waters in the moonlight
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much dear Phil ..
Marvin Collins
Wonderful image!!
Wendy Slee replied
thanks Marvin :-))
kreesor
Outstanding words and image Wendy!! :)
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Keith!
dawndavies
fabulous image, so rich in colour, beautiful,dawnx
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you dear Dawn xx
tkrosevear
Fantabulous image and words my friend ~ coming up on a lunar eclipse on 7/7, this resonates more than you know ;) xoxoxox ♥
Wendy Slee replied
Is that right? wow, I did not know…so will be looking out for it….I know the moon is almost “full”....and with a 7/7 might be the perfect time to make some magic happen….(ahaaa…a lotto ticket maybe!)
thanks TK xxx
Enivea
And like a phoenix rising from the ashes, so you rise again out of the muddied pain to grace us with this. Thank you Wendy :-)
Wendy Slee replied
thank you for “seeing”.....bless you dear friend…..... trying to get myself “unstuck” here…..but it’s all good…..
Hugs xx
Rosalie Dale IPA
Powerful Wendy – both words and image. So very well done.
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Rosalie, most sincerely…. :-))
Scott d'Almeida
excellent
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Scott
Danielle Knight
Wendy, I am so drawn to this image, it has really captured me. Fantastic words that compliment a truly artistic, creative and captivating piece of art. I would love to see this in its large format… worth the drive I think.
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much for that overwhelming compliment…...Danielle, i am honoured by your words…
I will have the image returned to me once the exhibition finishes next week…..but should you go to see it, please disregard the price…..it is ridiculous but only so to cover all the gallery costs…..
Julie Marks
Fantastic art paired with your powerful words. I feel like I am visiting a
special and very magical place when I view your amazing work.
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Julie, thank you so very much for visiting my work and leaving these kind words that inspire me anew to share and appreciate the creative pool we all dip into….. hugs…..
Ingz
this is so extremely beautiful and emotvie Wendy xxx
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Ingz…. :-))
JennyDean
Just wonderful Wendy, you are sooo clever :)
Wendy Slee replied
not always, I can assure you Jen lol….. but thank you all the same (smiles)
Lea Williams
I absolutely love this image. Your words ring so true also. Sometimes, I think that you and i are on a very similar page…... :-)
Wendy Slee replied
thank you for your kind words Lea, I appreciate and honour your light….
Adrian Kent
Smashing Wendy, saw this for real in Art Geo, I still stand in awe!
Wendy Slee replied
Adrian, I am humbled. thank you so very very much!
UnEasy
back to comment when I wake up
Wendy Slee replied
can I get you a coffee? lol !
UnEasy
This is so deserving of a thoughtful, expansive analysis/critique, a coffee wouldn’t do it :)
Wendy Slee replied
thank you most sincerely for those thoughts, Kevin :-)
Louise Cooke
woah Wendy! What a wise piece of writing…so beautifully said. And a fascinating artwork to connect it with. Love the ghosts and spirits of yesterday and tomorrow…a unique and powerful artwork :)))
Wendy Slee replied
Louise, I am very touched by your interpretation and viewing…thank you so very much xx
Pauline Black
It’s marvellous Wendy, well done!!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Pauline…..xx
Virginia McGowan
OOh ,, lost for words ,,, ((())) brilliant , good luck with the exhibition.
Wendy Slee replied
bless you Ginny, and thank you so much xx
Azzurra
this is awesome xoxox
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so very much! :-))
FlowersEtc
Fantastic creations. Very clever.
Wendy Slee replied
thank you most sincerely :-))
kimie
A stunning peice of work, gorgeous x
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Kimie! xx
CanDuCreations
Wonderful, very well executed work
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much for your kind comments!
JuliaWright
Wonderful work
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much Julia…. :-))
UnEasy
I keep coming back and just staring at this magnificent image, and the deep and thought provoking narrative which accompanies it. Scrolling through the comments above, I saw I had once said this deserves a thoughtful analysis…. And every time I visit this, I attempt one. And fail. I fail perhaps because something inside me is arrogant, wants to “see” beyond what has been said. But after looking at it this last time, it occurred to me this is all wrong. The only significance my comment should have is to tell you how very very much I love this image. And so I put my vanity aside, and turn the spotlight back where it belongs – away from the triviality of my comment to the image itself. Inspired, stunning, defying facile analysis. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I don’t think I’ll ever really forget it.
Wendy Slee replied
that is the most honest and powerful comment I have ever received….. to put aside vanity, on both the part of the observer/commentor, and the person receiving, is to make a deep connection at that point where the human soul dips into the creative pool of all there is…... to me, that means the art I called forth from that place, is being received by another at the same level….
I could not wish for more than that. I feel your comment and
I humbly thank you…....
PhotoAvenue
Absolutely stunning, a great image!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you (smiles)
Brenda Dow
There is so much to think about in this piece and with your truly beautiful words….perhaps we try too hard?? Are we more, in the natural state, than what we idealistically “see” for ourselves Is the path we take really the one that would bring us to where we want to be…or have we missed the turn.
Wonderful to think about…. it just makes one feel that it’s all possible…....
Wendy Slee replied
i think that no matter how many turns we miss or detours we take…we eventually end up where we should be….... the thing is, you and I both know…..it is never about the end destination, but the journey we take…
I really appreciate your thoughtful comments Brenda!
Tenee Attoh
A rhapsody of imagery
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you for such a lovely comment!
Carol Lewsley
Brilliant work Wendy beautifully written
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Carol and welcome back from your trip! I look forward to seeing your new pictures!
louisegreen
Just amazing!!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you Louise! :-)
Lea Williams
This is amazing, and its the only one so far that even resembles what I see also. :-)
Wendy Slee replied
Thank you Lea, your comment means a great deal to me… :-)
StarKatz
Absolutely amazing work! Love it! instant fav! & Congratulations on your win!
Wendy Slee replied
thank you so much!! I only just discovered my ‘win’ so that was a beautiful surprise to arrive home to…... (smiles)
marieangel
How wonderful to birth work like this from the artist womb and bring forth the multitude of dimensions and facets it touches upon. The writing from a inner source and higher self just tops it all like a moon rising in the soul this will always remain as a fav for me thank you for sharing;)) angel
Wendy Slee replied
HI Angel, what an honour your words are to me. Thank you for feeling so deeply what I share here…... bless you!
Scott d'Almeida 28 days ago
cheers my friend
Wendy Slee replied 28 days ago
thank you Scott :-)
Jeff Burns 28 days ago
Amazing
Wendy Slee replied 28 days ago
Thanks so much Jeff (the waterfall king) ;-)
Kymie 9 days ago
Wow that is gorgeous, really gorgeous…
Wendy Slee replied 9 days ago
thank you for all your wonderful comments!