Stanka Kordic revolutionized my heart. It started with this painting:
Maya by Stanka Kordic ©Stanka Kordic 2008-12. All rights reserved
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What are these feelings this painting stirs?
Who is this artist?
How is she giving this sense of ALL?
How could I touch the mystery of Stanka Kordic’s soul?
Stanka’s video, “Imagine” offers clues. It shows how she absorbs nature, then releases it intuitively onto the canvass in partnership with her subjects. She describes: “I’m feeling it. I’m taking note of what it feels like. Do I need to describe it all so visually? Is that really what’s important? Isn’t the greater experience more important?”
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Yes, Stanka, the greater experience IS the experience. Thank you for speaking words I had not yet found in my soul.
May I be able to write even a modicum of the Unity that appears in your paintings.
I hope my work can manage even a small degree of the Peace that nests so naturally in yours.
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Soul Dipper 
This was a great pleasure. It is in the experience. It is in the daily experience. Perhaps it is in those times when we connect upon a soul level with those whom you might not expect to connect with.
I agree, Raven. Some of my best connection experiences have occurred when I had no expectations. Discovering the beauty and depth of Stanka has been a joy.
I never thought about that–that artists have their ways like us writers how to express their creativity.
Stanka’s explanation is very worth contemplating, Reviewer. Life is about Unity and the planet needs to see this more than ever. Look how your comments move my heart…okay, so you may not know that. They do. And here we are – two (im)perfect strangers cutting through any possible barriers – age, culture, creed, status. The glory and necessity of art 😀
It is a beautiful thing when someone’s passion speaks to us. It’s as if you can reach out and touch the soul of the subject in this painting; now that is truly talent!
Exactly, SuziCate. Amazing.
Beautiful work . . . and I love her t-shirt:
BE YOU! 😀
Sez it all, doesn’t it, Nance?
I’m so touched by your words, Amy. Thank you again.
Thank you for your permission, Stanka. It’s a pleasure “discovering” you.
All of need to learn to see all of the beautiful complexities that life presents us…love the post.
And make sure we have our glasses on the right side out.
Hi,
A beautiful painting, and a fantastic video, Thank You very much for posting these. 🙂
You have gift of words, to raise hope among us & make us all feel good. 🙂
What on earth would I do without you? Seeing peoples’ virtues is a joy. If I didn’t have you to “see”, I’d be left with a mirror and my character defects! 😀
beauty of soul and heart! Thank you for introducing us to her.
Yes, Joss, she must have heard you 🙂 – she walks in beauty.
Oh what a positively delightful video – what an artist!!!! Love the way she immerses herself in nature soaking up feelings she later expresses with paint. Absolutely awesome! Makes me want to paint again – but differently.
Hugs
Suzen
If you were moved to pick up the brush again, wouldn’t it be amazing to discover you’ve turned the kaleidoscope that Stanka described? I love that concept…that is what artist’s do. They turn the diamond and let the facets work with the light.
It is a lovely painting, and yes, in arts – and in life – it all comes down to the experience. Thanks for sharing Stanka Kordic with us, I didn’t know about her beforehand. A great post.
It’s a treat to tap into people’s life experiences – whether through their art or their company. Tested, tried and found true.
What a beautiful heart and soul she has, I enjoyed this so much. Would never have found her without you.
This morning, on my walk, Stanka’s approach to being in Nature came to mind. The scents of the forest and the soft sounds of birds gathering breakfast made me want to lie under a tree and just absorb it all. I would have, but everything was still soaking wet from a night’s rain. (The animals all accept this type of human behaviour, but if humans saw me, they may call 911! :D)
A beautiful video…
What struck me is her aura of serenity/tranquility… 🙂
Me too, Mish. She’s had quite an impact on me.
Wow she’s full of grace and peace. And I adore the shirt–and the message she brought to me.
Lovely……what a full soul.
Good way of expressing it, Mel…she is full.
When this post ‘opened’, I was struck by what the painting Maya did to my senses instantly. As I read through it all, I wanted to know the same things you wanted to. When I saw the length of the video, I felt, “Gosh, I am never going to make it to the end.” But I did. No credit to me. The lady is so beautiful — her aura, her thoughts, the results of her thought processes: the paintings — are so very beautiful, Amy. Thank you for letting us know.
I crave such knowledge. It makes me feel so content and ‘secure’ in the knowledge that we have people who know just what life, living and nature is all about.
Priya, what a marvelous way to describe Stanka. I’ll confess that when I first saw the painting, I thought it was a photo that someone had taken and that the surroundings were painted around the face. The eyes and expression drew me in completely.
That’s funny – I also did an inner groan when I saw “16 minutes”, but once it began, time didn’t matter. And isn’t it true…it’s like a blessing just knowing there are people like her on our planet.
What amazing style. I was visit with a graphic designer about my book cover and realized that each artist from graffiti sprayer to carpenter has a style that’s they’re own. Isn’t it wonderful? It’s like saying let Me show forth.
Very true, Barb – “let Me show forth”. Twisting that kaleidoscope just one more tiny turn…
Hi Amy .. fascinating how artists create their work .. I love how she says she layers her paintings and waits for them to talk to her ..
Thanks – I may be back to read and listen again .. cheers Hilary
Thanks for the introduction to this artist Amy. I’ve shared the You tube links forward on my Facebook page. These things are meant to be shared , right?
Yes, beauty and art are meant to be shared, Nadira. Stanka was pleased about being featured on the blog and in my Face Book. Thank you for your kind gesture.