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Two Dream Artworks in International Association for the Study of Dreams 2021 Conference – Art Exhibition

The International Association for the Study of Dreams is holding its 2021 International Dream Conference virtually, from June 13th to 17th.

The Dream Art Exhibition is part of the event, and I’m thrilled and honored that two of my dream art paintings have been selected for this juried exhibit!

UPDATE, June 16, 2021:

Congrats to the incredible artists in the International Association for the Study of Dreams 2021 Dream Art Exhibition. It was such an honor to be included in the Exhibit. There are so many beautiful, inspired pieces in this show + each artist also included a short statement about the dreams that inspired them. Click here or on the Exhibition thumbnail to see the complete IASD Dream Art Exhibit Flip Book. ENJOY! And a huge THANK YOU to the Exhibition organizers!

She Chi

LEARN MORE about She Chi and the dream that inspired it.

Close-up image of an encaustic mixed media painting by Janet Fox titled "She Chi."
She Chi | encaustic mixed media
Seven panel image of an encaustic mixed media painting by Janet Fox titled "She Chi."

Shedding Fear

LEARN MORE about Shedding Fear and the dreams inspiring it.

Image of an encaustic painting by Janet Fox of shedded snake skin with a miniature paper clay snake replica on a red feather.
Shedding Fear | encaustic mixed media

Thank you to the IASD Conference and Art Exhibition planning team, staff, members, volunteers, and participants for making this event possible!

Seeds of Creative Energy (encaustic)

Image of an encaustic painting by Janet Fox titled "Seeds of Creative Energy."
Seeds of Creative Energy | encaustic (sold)

How are the seeds of creative energy sown? Where does creativity come from?

I think it is our essential life force, energy or spirit flowing through us that we somehow direct. Creativity comes in countless forms. When I look around, every human-made thing I see began as someone’s creative idea. The same goes for human actions and performances.

While studying energy and the body, I learned about chakras, a concept from Easter religions. Chakras describe the energy channels of our non-physical body. Our life force moves through these channels. In Western thought, seven colors represent the seven primary chakras. I generally think of the chakras associated with these colors and areas of the body.

  • Magenta is the color of the chakra focused in the area of the crown of the head. Its focus is on a state of pure consciousness.
  • Violet is the color focused in the region of the third eye (forehead area). This chakra is focused on intuitive abilities.
  • Blue is the color of the chakra focused in the throat; it concerns communication abilities.
  • Green is the color of the chakra focused in the region of the heart. It concerns strong emotions and the intersection of feminine and masculine energy.
  • Yellow is the color focused in the naval area and focuses internally and on one’s sense of self.
  • Orange is the color of the chakra focused in the sacrum and reproductive organs. It focuses on family relationships.
  • Red is the color focused at the base of spine and pelvic floor. This chakra concerns one’s security and survival in the world.

I also love organic vegetable gardening and am fascinated by the mysterious way tiny seeds, given water, nutrients, light, warmth and protection, can sprout and grow into incredible plants with the ability to capture the energy of the sun. We, in turn, must eat the plants to release their energy so we can live. Our survival depends on the energy in green plants.

My encaustic painting, “Seeds of Creative Energy,” weaves together these two energy concepts. I began with all seven colors of pigmented wax on a wooden art board. During my creative process, I began to focus on the lower four and the highest chakras and glazed over the blue. I really liked the result, perhaps because I have also been enjoying paging through many colorful seed catalogs and planning my vegetable garden now that warmer weather is here.

A Color and Energy Experiment:

Draw, color or paint to see what your energy can create.

  For information about commissioning a similar artwork, contact Janet Fox.