Labyrinths

Abi the Beautiful in The Labyrinth Store

Labyrinths, being the opposite of mazes, intrigue me. 

Labyrinths have provided spiritual deepening since the Neanderthal days, and they were adopted by the Christians during the Crusades as an alternative form of making the journey to the Holy Land.  (Killed fewer people in the process, too.) 

Labyrinths are often used for special devotions during Advent or Lent.  Someone bought a room-sized portable labyrinth mat for Heritage UMC, but I wasn't there long enough to get to try it.  I draw them and find them relaxing to trace.  To me they look like brains, though Abi sees guts.

The City of Longmont bought the rights to use this turtle image on banners for the downtown.


City of Longmont



 



Friday Abi, Dee, Kim and I went to see our friend Amy Weinstein's photos in a show at the Firehouse Gallery.   (More about that tomorrow.)  We discovered a gallery next door filled with labyrinth representations.  Ecstacy.  

Finger Labyrinths

 



Abi said,  "We're taking you to a labyrinth party tonight to celebrate the fall equinox."  This was a surprise, but a labyrinth by moonlight sounded amazing.  

Carlos Smith, Labyrinth Artist

Carlos Smith, he artist and owner of The Labyrinth Store, a gorgeous storefront gallery, answered our many questions and shared about us his methods.  He showed us his workroom where he does metalwork labyrinths.


Seeing the hopeless longing on my face ( I imagine), Carlos said, "Here, take this calendar.  There is still a quarter of the year left."   It's signed. The photos of his work are gorgeous. 

 I love surprises.