[-inspiration, photography-]

metAphorism is a PCQ coined-word that means a simple, everyday thing, concept or event that points us in the direction of a deeper lesson. metaphor - figure of speech giving an implicit comparison: this is that. aphorism - concise statement of a truth or opinion.

The metAphorism:
The Artichoke Plant
The Lesson:
Things Take Time

by guest metaphorical thinker and photographer, auer

© 2007 auer all rights reserved

If you eat artichokes you know that the middle part, full of thistles has to be pulled and trashed so you can get to the heart of the matter. But left to nature, this prickly trash becomes a lovely flower with soft filaments that blow gently in the breeze.

Sometimes all it takes is time and nature to turn a problem into a thing of beauty.

© 2007 auer all rights reserved

This lovely reminder was sent in by one of our readers after seeing the new PCQ. If you feel similarly inspired by anything that you’ve read here, take a chance on submitting your own MetAphorism or anything else that might be of interest to other creative people out there.

Thanks auer, for taking the time to send this in and for the timely message!

The Gallery is a place to enjoy some of the artists and photographers who have contributed to The Practically Creative Quarter. There are many more who aren’t here so keep looking!

Click the image to see a PCQ contribution from the artist; Click the link underneath to go to the artist’s site; All images © by the artist, all rights reserved

© 2007 Marvillas
“Sitges al atardecer,” a tapestry in wood and cotton woven in the technique of Gobelain
Click on the image to see more of Marvillas’ art

by fiber artist, Alma Stoller © 2007 all rights reserved

“The Gift” - an altered book by Karen Hatzigeorgiou © 2006 -2007

“Creation” - a painting by Nancy S.M. Waldman, © 1992 - 2007

“nettles” - a photosandwich by baywhale © 2006 - 2007

“coming apart at the seams” - a textile collage by Suze Corte © 1993 - 2007

“Corners” - a drawing by Rupert Kirby © 2006 - 2007

“Augustine” - a polaroid transfer by Angela Petsis © 2006 - 2007

a drawing by flikr © 2006 - 2007

“Ghost Roots Tapestry” - a layered photograph by Maureen Shaugnessy © 2006 - 2007

“boy with green cross,” a photograph by tara eden © 2006 - 2007

“Still Hanging” a painted commemorative plate with embroidered photo
by cynthia korzekwa © 2005 - 2007