by Eva Fernandes | Feb 11, 2022 | Creativity
“Do you have a helmet?” I’m standing at the corner of what is normally a very busy street in Ubud. Now, it is empty. Darkness envelops me. In the distance, I can see coconut trees swaying and the golden rooftops of pointed temples gleaming. I’m looking desperately...
by Eva Fernandes | Feb 11, 2022 | Creativity
Self importance is a tricky thing for the artist. You see, if we do not believe our work is needed and important we can feel dejected and unmotivated. On the other hand, an exaggerated notion of self-importance… and we lose perspective, burn out and exhaust ourselves....
by Eva Fernandes | Feb 11, 2022 | Creativity
As a child singing was fun. Singing with my sisters, at church, or on a bus ride. But as I grew up, I felt a separation from those institutions which were the central point for communal singing. A few years ago, that all changed. Here is the story of that moment....
by Eva Fernandes | Feb 9, 2022 | Creativity
It is crucial for the budding Artist to understand the classist undertones gatekeeping this elitist community. Yes, it is great to experience Art behind closed doors within the framework of luxury museums and galleries. AND it is just as important to keep the inner...
by Eva Fernandes | Feb 8, 2022 | Creativity
The universe folded in upon itself. The woman transformed into a mirror for me. All her inadequacies and hesitations were mine. All of my encouragement was hers. I realized a deep truth that afternoon. This is the story of that moment. * The Smiling Lady in...
by Eva Fernandes | Feb 3, 2022 | Creativity
I love visiting churches when I’m a tourist. But…this is different. I’ve seen my fair share of opulent monuments designed for worship around the world. I’ve stood in awe at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the Aya Sofia in Istanbul and Wat Phra Chetuphon temple in...
