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More than a decade has passed since Brother Thomas Bezanson's death, and it is more than time to share the Tales of Thomas. On so many levels his presence is palpable. His art, his legacy with the Brother Thomas Fellowships, his words of wisdom, and his gentle spirit inform and enrich the lives of so many. This collection of details, dates, words of wisdom, and his personal interactions is intended to share an atypical portrait of Brother Thomas. Thomas was a gifted ceramic artist who managed to share his spiritual struggles and journey, all while providing concise insights on how to elevate our lives. He wrote: "The first extensions of freedom in the human spirit are: creativity and love." ...
This lovely book presents essays and recent works in porcelain by Brother Thomas Bezanson, praised as "one of the greatest artists in the Western pottery world" by well-known Japanese ceramicist Tatsuzo Shimaoka. Brother Thomas explores his faith and the process of creation side by side with illustrations of the celebrated porcelain vases, plates, and tea bowls that are his life's work. The book also contains a nineteen-page photo essay on Brother Thomas at work in his studio by Bill Aron of Los Angeles, an introduction by Joan Chittister, and an illustrated index of the works of Brother Thomas now held in more than fifty museum collections around the world.
This is the Day: Work and Words of Brother Thomas is the second in a series of non-year specific date books. Each week features a photographic reproduction of a porcelain teabowl or cup by American ceramicist and thinker Brother Thomas Bezanson, as well as a quote from the artist about life and art. The book begins with an essay by the artists enti
Building on the biblical story of Jacob wrestling with God and on the story of her own battle with life-changing disappointment, Sister Joan Chittister deftly explores the landscape of suffering and hope. (Practical Life)
Through the famous verses of Ecclesiastes - 'For everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven' - Joan Chittister reflects on timeless themes: the purpose and value of human life, the balance of joy and sorrow, work and rest, love and loss.
Criticizes the patriarchal world view, outlines the historical realities that have produced a culture that glorifies violence and domination, and argues for a worldview that recognizes the full humanity of women.
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Imagine if you could make effective progress with no clear plan or destination in view, achieve excellence without sacrificing creativity, and invest passion even as you apply reason and intelligence. Artistry Unleashed is about working and living at the edge of what you know and beyond. Surprise, uncertainty, ambiguity, intensity, and change are all disruptive forces that we often avoid or fear. Yet they are the essential origin of both creativity and great performance. Learn how artistry, when allowed to escape studio walls, can motivate painters, CEOs, athletes, scientists, chefs, and you to achieve these powerful capabilities. Artistry Unleashed provides original and practical tools to transform what we think about artistry's role in professions, in organizations, in education, and, most importantly, in everyday life.
This unique and intensely personal memoir is about spirituality, not about religion,and it is alive with the raw energy of a journal and polisjed with the skill of the master storyteller.