This is an awesome testament to the power of the creative mind, mixing what one knows about biology, anatomy, physiology, physics, math, chemistry, etc etc with the need to find resolution, meaning, and beauty, release from emotional pain and also sometimes bursting with joy. We all know the lump of muscle in our chests is really a pretty ugly thing that could find its way into the meat shop and look very much like a cut of flank steak or roast. But in fact it has, from the beginning of time, been the target of our emotions and our pain and primitive man knew well that of all the organs (except what’s above the neck) this one is most vital. It quickly became the target for destruction and revenge, but also the target of love (you know… the heart ache of loss is felt right there in ones chest where the heart sits) and mourning, and excitement (increased heart rate) or peace and stillness (bradycardia). It has been symbolized and refined and iconified, immortalized, characterized, made into chocolate, paintings, lollipops, put into quilt patterns, woven rugs, appliqued, iron-ed on, embossed, tiled, stitched, politicized, and on and on, and turned into a national celebration for the entire month of February. Ha ha… we love hearts, hearts can love.
So here is a very creative “heart” which has all the earmarks of someone who loves a lot, and also knows the feeling of loss. I think it is a great statement of what the “heart” can know. I hope this woman doesn’t mind my bragging on her polymer clay vision, it is awesome. A link to her post is below.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10206113713074383&set=g.318924864981444&type=1&theater