the circle continues

Who are the Continuing Residents of the Enso Circle? This extraordinary group of artists have found that the structure of the Enso's twelve-week cycle resonate with them like a long heartbeat, and that the authentic success of the others in the CR community is integral to their own success.  They mark each term with new goals which are grounded in past experiences and new discoveries. They work within the structure, but also know that the Circle never closes. It is an Open Circle. Here are the Continuing Residency guidelines:

The premise of the Open Circle is that you are setting out on a journey of Trust in the Process, and Self-Confidence. Your goal is to understand yourself better and become more grateful, resilient, confident and productive in your studio practice as you create three pieces of artwork, anything that your heart desires.

What you know as you start are these six things:

• you are embarking on a circular twelve-week quest of creativity and discovery
• you are starting from home and will return home, never getting lost
• you will write your own map as you go, day by day, week by week
• you will pay attention the signs of serendipity pointing to the next steps
• you will record and learn from unexpected lessons on the path
• you will return home with possibly flawed but authentically soulful work based on your good instinct and intuition

We've come to the conclusion of another term for this extraordinary group. Most will continue with with the Continuing Residents, some may go elsewhere to explore on their own, and some of the current New Residents may choose to join their Continuing colleagues.

Michelle and I are in awe of these Enso Circle Continuing Residents. We all gathered for a look at their final Exhibition Catalog yesterday - what a joy it is! Thanks to each one of them, and special thanks to Wally Lafaiete, graphic designer, and his editorial team, Sarah Treanor, Sue Conner, and Heather Tinkham for this gorgeous publication which can also be ordered as a print version.

We are proud to share this Exhibition Catalog with you, and are prouder still of these amazing CRs!