Author Archives: linneatheartist

Explore the notion of holding space. Holding space is a concept used in healing practices which refers to a healers ability to create and contain a space which feels safe for opening up, and expressing one’s concerns. It requires a practitioner to be mindful of wise of the human they are working with. It requiresContinue reading “Stardust”

(Even when you can’t) This one is about Alzheimer’s and anticipatory grief. The grief you experience when you know you will eventually loose someone you love dearly. This piece is an attempt the capture the pain of slowing loosing someone you love. There are two brains featured in this image, the one above is aContinue reading “Remember Me”

Capturing the healing properties that are so deeply entrenched in mother nature. We need nature. Water is the source of life. Trees and other plants create the oxygen we need to breath. Without nature we would not be alive. We are nature. Life the apple that comes from the tree, we come from nature.

One third of a mini series which encourages independence, and knowing your worth. (No Thanks, was another piece of this mini series). Our subject looks us directly in the eyes. What does their expression tell you? Can you relate to the words featured above their head? How do you empower yourself? How do you trustContinue reading “Not Your Babe”

-The psychological effects of being witness to climate change. There is hardly a human, especially in my own circle, that has not felt the sting of witnessing the climate change in our lifetime. Extreme whether, mass migration, hotter summers, and milder winters. It is covered in the news, and often the narrative is one ofContinue reading “Eco-Anxiety”

A small animal who caries their home on their back. They move slowly, and deliberately. In a world that has us on the go-go-go, our friend the snail reminds us to go slow-slow-slow. I think to myself, in what areas in my life could I take more time in? Have I been rushing to getContinue reading “Snail”

I traditionally make my collages out of National Geographic. I’ve got years worth of issues, with publications ranging from the 70’s to present day, all over my apartment and in my studio. I am attracted to the images of places I have never been, beautiful vistas, and people I will never meet. The photos areContinue reading “Space Girl”

Protection? Words of Advice? Wishful thinking?

I once made someone laugh when I told them that grief was my favourite emotion to work with. I did not intent to make them laugh. It was an honest statement. Grief, and loss, encompass so many life experiences, it is impossible to encounter someone who has not experienced some for of grief. Grief, to me,Continue reading “(This one is about) Grief”

The sound of the universe. Included with this piece is a guided meditation which encourages one to make note of the sounds around them. I invite you to listen to the world around you, possibly in a way you have not heard before. Guided meditation – Listening to the world around you: I will inviteContinue reading “Cosmic Hum”