Of Heaven and Earth by Gina DeGideo, Eye Lounge, 2020
OF HEAVEN AND EARTH
The sage’s mind in stillness is the mirror of Heaven and earth, the glass of the ten thousand things. – Chaung-tzu
I look up questioning the sky, searching for answers as all people have throughout history, sometimes finding them.
Exploring the world, I walk on damp dirt, touch leaves and wood, studying the flawless patterns of nature, left in pure wonder of their perfection.
The body – us, we are the bridge between the heavens and earth. Our minds connect between what can be felt and what is imagined – between spirit and physical.
Of Heaven and Earth is an ongoing body of work I make with whichever camera I have available in the moment – often it’s a mobile phone, plastic camera or instant-film camera. I study the feelings, people, and things that cross my daily path. In these explorations I am seeking to understand the many unknowns and connect with the world that is around me.