The Dancer

"The Dancer is about creativity. The sentiment refers to the fact that everything we create starts with a little idea-- and many times we get these ideas in quiet moments of inner reflection. I wanted to validdate the time spent daydreaming that seems unproductive, but from which spurts of creativity arise. We are quick to reward action and work-- the process of doing. But a lot of creativity sparks from seemingly inactive moments, so it is important to take the time to daydream, imagine, and get excited about possibilities. It's about giving yourself permission to quietly sit and think-- these moments are to be valued. This piece celebrates creativity in all it's shapes and forms. I chose Body movement as a universal expression of creativity because modern dance and ballet is what i watch to be inspired. It is sculpture in motion. When i watch a ballet, i want to go home and sculpt. I think it is one of the most beautiful ways of using the body to express emotion." --Susan Lordi