Page 6 - The Enso Circle Continuing Residents, Exhibition Catalog, Spring 2023

Introduction

The Continuing Residents of the Spring 2023 Enso Circle
come from all paths of life and from across the world. We

span media and passions, goals and practices, and we share a
commitment to the Circle that nourishes our work and our

selves. Our lives challenged us in many difficult and
wonderful ways this term. We rode the storms with courage
and shared the bounty of our achievements freely. We found

strength and focus in the bonds of the Circle, and ways to
grow as we journeyed through our life experiences, from the

joyous to the dark.

Wildflowers survive and blossom in unlikely places: their
lives ebbing and flowing with the rhythm of their

environment, be it harsh or fertile. The members of this
cohort are like a field of wildflowers in their own way: not
bound by convention, blooming where we fall, supporting

each other, and sharing our hearts and spirit with the worlds
around us through our creative work.

The pieces in this catalog reflect our experiences this spring,
and many did not come easily. The bounty of this harvest is a

testament to the resilience of our cohort to respond to what
life presents us. Take a moment to delve into these rich and

abundant works. Enjoy!

Heather Tinkham & Maggi Peachey

Photo: Sue Conner

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