Did you miss me last Friday?
I was here:
After all the hard work last weeks, I needed a little break.
My ‘men’ and I stayed with my parents.
We visited an art exhibition and ofcourse I had to say hello
to my beloved waves…
I started working on a big art journal page last week.
I finished it this morning.
Alle dinge zijn mi te inge
(Miscellaneous big art journal: 25 x 35 cm - 9.8 x 13.8 inch) Used materials: dictionary book page, distress ink, adirondack color wash, clear embossing powder, white sharpie
The poem on this page is written in in the 13th century by Hadewijch (c. 1240)
Here’s a little ‘history lesson’
Hadewijch is at the very heart of literature from the low countries.
This mystic from Brabant occupies a lofty seat in the throne-room
of spiritual courtly poetry and was the first woman in Europe to risk
singing of mystical love in pure love poetry.
In the late Middle Ages, Hadewijch was deeply admired in religious circles.
When her work was rediscovered in the nineteenth century, people were
initially astounded: was it erotic or spiritual love that was being celebrated
so ardently? Soon a new fascination developed, no longer kindled by religious
sentiment, but by Hadewijch’s linguistic virtuosity: at the dawn of Dutch
literature stands a woman who, with astonishing craftsmanship, gave shape
to a passionate mysticism of longing.
(source: national library of the Netherlands)
The poem is almost impossible to translate.
I know there are English translations available, but I don’t have them and
I don’t dare trying to translate it myself. This poem is in ‘ancient Dutch’
(from the 13th century) and already hard to read for Dutchies today…
the poems of Hadewijch belongs to the Dutch literary history and is still
learned in high schools
Alle dinge, zijn mi te inge
Ik ben zo wijd, om een ongeschepen
Heb ik begrepen, in eeuwigen tijd.
Ik heb’t gevaan, het heeft mi ontvaan
Widere dan wijd, mi es te inge al el
Dat wette wel, gi dies ook daar zijt.
Summer vacation in Holland is almost over… some of the schools
already started and next week, most kids will be back to school.
Time for moms to find some ‘me time’.
So here’s a reminder for you:
My (online) workshops in Autumn!
| Workshop by the Sea |
Let it Loose | A Creative Art Journey |
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| Life workshop weekend: November 11 to 14 (Dutch – English |
Online workshop: Sept. 12 – Oct. 20 |
Online workshop: Sept. 13 – Oct. 21 |
Registration for these workshops is now open.
Click on the images to get all the information on the website.
Prachtige bladzijde meis!! De kleuren, de houding van de vrouw en je journaling zien er fantastisch uit!!
En het gedicht begrijp ik idd maar gedeeltelijk…
(btw: moest erg lachen om je reactie/haiku op mijn laatste blogpost…)
Mooi! Mooie kleuren!
Very Nice! My grandfather told me his grandfather’s side of the family was Dutch 🙂 It would be really cool to someday visit Holland.
Lekker een paar dagen er tussenuit, heerlijk Marit!
Hoop dat het je goed heeft gedaan!
Moet je teleurstellen….geen schoonmaakvibes ontvangen 🙁
Lol
XXXJenneke
From what I can gather from the poem, your illustration is a perfect representation. I love the blue colors and the woman reaching up toward the sky/heavens. Lovely.
I have never heard of Hadewijch. Wow! I love your art journal. Great job!
What a fabulous place to vacation! Hope you had a great break and enjoyed your loved ones.
Beautiful art journal page!
Good luck with your classes. I sure would love to come 🙂
Wow… gave pagina, geweldige kleuren en mooi hoe de tekst in de achergrond is verwerkt!
Mooie foto van t strand, heerlijk zo;n dagje eruit!
xx Tessa
What a lovely place for a vacation! and thank you for the introduction to Hadejwich – I have never read about her. As always, wonderful journal pages!
This is GORGEOUS!!! I loveeeeee the colors and the circles….and sounds like you had a great vacay! :):):):):):):):):):):)
Geweldige pagina! De foto van de kust kan zo op een ansichtkaart! Had ook nog nooit van Hadewijch gehoord, dus nog wat geleerd ook. 😉
Heerlijk, een paar daagjes er tussenuit! En wat is er kalmerender, ontspannender en inspirerender dan de zee? Mooie page, ben helemaal weg van de kleuren!!! 13e eeuwse gedichten zijn helaas niet altijd goed te begrijpen… maar wel leuk om over Hadewych te lezen! X Natalie
SO glad you got some away time and to one of your favorite places on the planet too with the special “men” in your life and family!
Love your page…those colors are in a favorite dress of mine 😉
oxo
I love that page – the colours sing to me. And your poet is fascinating… I can understand that you’d miss the sea – me too! I know I live in a touristy seaside town, but that’s not the sea I miss.
I really enjoyed summer camp – despite not being around as much as I thought I’d be, so I shall definitely take another class with you in the future… once we have got our move planned and sorted! =)
xoxo