Paul Kilmon: A Life Illustrated in Words & Photos: Art With A Message

Welcome!

Through my writing, photography, career, and personal challenges, you will discover I am just like you, a person on a journey. My goals are simple, to be healthy and happy. You will learn I have many interests. The driving force for all I do is communication, the sharing of ideas and my passion for laughter. It really is the best medicine and a great stress reducer.

I consider myself a down-to-earth guy, who is just making it up as I travel through life, adding a virtual laugh track here and there to amuse others and myself. I have a friendly personality, which is expressive, warm, upbeat, fun, and positive. I love meeting new people. I thrive on communication, organization, diversity, creativity, and laughter. – Paul Eric Kilmon (paerki)

Monday, August 19, 2013

Art With A Message

I encourage everyone to stop by the Evergreen Museum & Library to enjoy an outdoor presentation of Loring Cornish’s work. This particular exhibition, entitled In Each Other’s Shoes (May 14 – September 29, 2013), commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the historic March on Washington. The sculptural panels visually narrate the struggle for civil rights in America, and the desire for acceptance, understanding and tolerance. Each piece was created using found materials.

I was fortunate to meet the artist a few years ago at his gallery along Antique Row on Howard Street. I found him engaging and down-to-earth, and his art – full of life and color. His mosaics are captivating, outstanding, and the overall collection – a gift for my soul.

We need to be kinder to each other if we are to make it through and weather the journey that is our life. On occasion I like to talk about purpose, and it usually begins with my own, as I’m sure it does with you too, but we need to concentrate on those in front of us incorporating their mission into ours, seeking commonality and thus visualizing the endless possibilities for unification. We need to focus on the positive and not continuously drift towards the negative. We need to zoom in on the humanity and love that’s in all of us, and for those who can’t see it, we need to champion their cause because we all have something to offer, and the sooner we understand this the better off we’ll all be.

Here’s to a new week, friends! I’m wishing all good health, and happiness. No matter what ails or challenges you, attempt mind over matter. Thrive! – paerki

Additional Photos: Loring Cornish At Evergreen

What would life be like without memories? It’s fair to say, there would be no life at all. Memory is our communication, reason, coherence, our action and more importantly, our feeling. Memories create our path in life, developing our psychology and leading us emotionally.

One of the best ways to create and store memories is with video. These simple effortless little snippets of time create diaries and become perpetual time capsules, which justify our walk on earth, telling all with great enthusiasm… I was here! I mattered! I lived! Please, don’t forget me.

Share your views, thoughts and opinions in the written word. Snap photographs so your eyes can travel back in time, remembering the happy and sad moments that made you the person you were, are and became in life. But, whenever possible, capture video to enhance the memories you leave behind, so that others may pass the essence of your life on to future generations. – paerki

I love photographs! They have this amazing ability to tell stories of fun places, special moments, memorable events, and exciting places. They give us reason to pause and remember friends, family, coworkers and so many others. One photograph can conjure up a flood of memories taking us on a journey. They help us remember the past, enjoy the present and ponder the future.

On a cold and rainy day I love sitting in my living room with a roaring fire, a glass of wine, classical music playing in the background and my many photographs scattered about me. I love sifting through what I call my special collection, which refers to my favorites. They remind me of the saddest and happiest moments of my life. They remind me of challenges and overcoming.

My large collection of images are a testament to a life lived. Life happens all around us so it’s important to collect special memories, and what better way than with a photograph. – paerki

It’s hard to believe I’ve been blogging for more than 12 years. This art form has allowed me to showcase and express my creativity. It has bolstered my confidence (not that is was lacking). At times it has been therapeutic, but more than anything it has given me a much deeper view of the world and how I see myself in it.

I use my insights as a barometer for self-change, which helps me reconcile the past, adapt to the present and navigate carefully into the future. I have enjoyed the roller coaster ride of thought as my hands write it and my eyes see it. As always, I hope you can relate to my stories, appreciate my views, savor the wisdom, reflect on the concepts and, more than anything, respect my friendly and genuine interest in connecting with others.

Find you own voice. Think about writing your own blog. Learn your style, share your views and open a whole new world of possibilities for you and your readers-to-be.. – paerki