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Molly
Hargarten
Artist’s
Statement
To me, painting is like mashed potatoes; comforting, simple and earthy.
When I apply pure pigment to white paper, I am fed.
Contentment, groundedness and peace come to me, as with any good
comfort food. I also get pleasure
from painting simplified, earthy and authentic subjects found in nature.
When I paint, I liken it to a runner’s path…there have been uphill
struggles, easy down hill portions and a sense of satisfaction when the task is
completed. I strive to enjoy and
embrace both the ease and struggles and hold close these words from the Buddhist
Lojong teaching which say “Always maintain only a joyful mind.” To
me, this means, learn from each situation, whether it is positive or negative,
and use these experiences to wake up and see the world around you with a happy,
open mind. I hope that my work
portrays the happiness, joy and fun that I experience from life.
I often hear that when people look at my work, they experience a tug at
their own hearts. My hope is that
they will witness my heart felt connection with nature and the world around
me…to feel the warmth and spirituality that I experience, to fully notice and
enjoy my love of color.