In this episode I interview the second guest on the show, Christina Watka! She is a professional Installation Artist and Mother who lives in Maine. Her work is site-specific and large-scale. She is passionate about staying in flow in her everyday life and letting all of the aspects of her identity weave together and inform her life as an artist. She inspires others to notice light, be true to themselves, and lean into each moment of their lives with fullness and wonder.
Notes:
In this episode, we explore…
☼ The inspiration for her Light Totems and their message
☼ Her hashtag #noticinglight and how she uses it to help herself and others connect with their daily experience
☼ Her understanding of her growing impact as an artist
☼ How she owns and recognizes her gift of effortless joy
☼ How the nuances of experiencing light inspire her and keep her deeply connected with nature
☼ How the metaphor of light and shadow can be used to help us integrate our parts and experience our lives more fully
☼ How the immediacy and intensity of being a mother fuels her sense of flow
☼ Leaning into your true self
☼ Why she urges others to just create and do it again & again
☼ The importance of her support system in her development as a creative throughout her life
☼ What's next for her in her career
Recommended Resources:
"The Voice" by Shel Silverstein
Connect with Christina:
Are you inspired by Christina and her message? Do you want to follow her life as a creator and learn more about her work?
★ Instagram: @christinawatka
#noticinglight
★ Website: www.christinawatka.com
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