October 2017
CRITICAL MASS
An immobilizing imbalance occurs, when you are spending more resources and time maintaining and taking care of your possessions, materials and equipment, than what you have time and resources available, to utilize it all to [...]
THE MOON – A MOMENT IN TIME
25 October 1988- SIFNOS GREECE The moon is really something special tonight, as it starts out as a very pale pink ball, subtly surrounded by a soft mauve and pink sky, intermingling with the softest blue [...]
LASTING SATISFACTION
When ground is covered rapidly, it can lead to a false sense of achievement. On closer inspection, you will soon discover that the initial slap-dash execution is riddled with disturbing error and unresolved problems. At [...]
September 2017
FULL POTENTIAL
LIFE REWARDS YOU WITH UNEXPECTED & BEAUTIFUL ABUNDANCE 'I think our purpose is to extend the life of and not only allow, but also enable and encourage every living being and thing, to reach it's [...]
SPARRING PARTNERS
SPARRING PARTNERSThroughout my life time, I have never lacked opportunities to gather around me, a colorful assortment of acquaintances. However there are a handful of them, who have instantly become even more than friends. These [...]
VIRTUAL SHOPPING – DREADED DOOMSDAY
VIRTUAL SHOPPINGNothing reminds one more of the futility of life, than the moment when you realize your precious time has been wasted on the internet, and you have been hoarding tempting 'visual riches' which are [...]
OBSTREPEROUS – G*TVOL
OBSTREPEROUS -G*TVOL'My intention is to DECREASE the capacity of my 'online gadgets' and thereby INCREASE my physical and productive capacity and peace of mind.I am totally weary of being kept 'busy' with irrelevancies and having [...]
GLUT
GLUT My father was a successful business man. Although he was not a learned man, he was something far better... he was a wise man. He always said that market forces should determine the price of [...]
SUBTLE SHIFTS
SUBTLE SHIFTS"Subtle shifts on your path now, can make a big difference as to where you go next, as well as your ultimate destination.” ©Aleta Michaletos
NIPPED IN THE BUD
©Aleta Michaletos 'Drawing attention to...' 1993NIPPED IN THE BUD It's a tragedy no an unforgivable sin when you deny those within your reach and your abilities the necessary nurturing and sustenance which they need to [...]
August 2017
CONNECTIONS
I connect very deeply with the thoughts of Kazantzakis. During a 2 month stay at the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris, during December 2007 and January 2008, I had ample opportunity to study his [...]
AFFINITY WITH THE BRAVE
'Sometimes you notice the actions of, or read the words written by others (mostly those you have never met before) and yet, you instantly feel an affinity with them in this parallel universe.In this invisible [...]
ALCHEMY – TRANSFORMATION
'To transform yourself into a golden being, you have to feed on the gold which can be found absolutely everywhere. However, the simple secret to achieve success, is that you have to be hungry enough to look for it and [...]
RESTRICTIONS
Even though I may not want to go anywhereand even though I may not need to go somewhere,I deeply resent it when any one creates an obstruction,or imposes a restriction, on my freedom of movement.The [...]
July 2017
SURVIVAL
SURVIVALThe velvet glove must transform the gentle hand into an iron fist......
PAYING ATTENTION & ANTICIPATION
PAYING ATTENTION & ANTICIPATION (revival/resurrection/restoration/renaissance)It commences when you keep on keeping things in mind..... and then eventually welcome the neglected connection, by opening the door..... following that, you are drawn to touch, handle, explore, cleanse, [...]
June 2017
BEST INTENTIONS
'What is more delightful for an artist, than to squeeze paint from a brand new tube?However, your best intentions cannot prevent tubes of paint to eventually become and look grubby and indeed it becomes rather [...]
VISION
Why must the wheel be re-invented?I am attracted to people with vision and compassion.In the distant past I quickly came to realize that very few individuals even 'see' or 'look' properly and that expecting them [...]
May 2017
BABEL
BABEL Wanneer mens ure lank in afsondering voor jou esel staan, is dit noodsaaklik en ook verfrissend, om af en toe 'n draai te gaan stap in die veld. Hierdie tyd van die jaar bekoor [...]
March 2017
CAPTIVITY
There's a chasm between 'taking care of' and 'captivity'.
‘BUTTERFLIES & LIES’
'BUTTERFLIES & LIES' Have you noticed how they dip their wings to tantalize and tease and brush their soft velvety skin against yours.... adoringly they admire your uniqueness, your delicate shape, your scent and intoxicating [...]
January 2017
PRECIOUS INDEED…..
PRECIOUS CIRCLE & THE MANDELA'S RETURN HOMEMIXING (FAMILY) BUSINESS & PLEASURE On the 5th November 2013, (exactly one month before Mandela passed away) I delivered 54 art pieces for my solo exhibition at the Pretoria [...]
October 2016
PRECIOUS CIRCLE – youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hu6GdfQDAA
September 2016
NEW YORK 2000 – Nine-eleven 2001
It was October 2000 and I was on a week long, whirlwind business trip to New York and Miami before my premiere 2 month sojourn at the Cite Internationale des Arts in Paris (November & [...]
SAINT TERESA 4 September 2016
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4, 2016 MOTHER TERESA Miraculous Events and Treasured Mementos In 1970, after completing my high school education, I enrolled as a student [...]