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Scratching at the Seams of Reality

Winter 2022

Have you ever felt a moment in time when you know in your core that reality is but an illusion?

Now more than ever the veil between reality and divinity grows thinner.

I’m witness to a new way of communicating (which is actually a very old but largely forgotten way of communicating) that transforms language into energy where no spoken words are needed. Intuition. You use it every day yet doubt it’s existence.

Most people wear their thoughts openly on their faces and in their body language. It’s all energy. When you put that energy out there, it’s received. Most of the time we dismiss a feeling of intuition because we’ve been taught it’s not real. Never mind what you’ve been taught, trust yourself to know in your gut that what you feel is real. Your nervous system doesn’t lie to you.

When you dare to trust yourself and scratch at the seams of reality you will learn that you are the most powerful energy of darkness and of light. You can choose to release the darkness one bubble at a time and watch it rise to the surface and evaporate. Each bubble you release begins a new phase of this life that will hold you in an embrace of growth and gratitude.

Keep pushing through the weeds of reality.

The seams holding the matrix together are fraying.

Pull back the curtain that prevents you from leaving behind the shit that drags you down into the muck.

Open your eyes to the divinity that surrounds you every moment of every moment.

It is here.

You are witness.

Will you scratch?

GB

Gavin Byrne

In His Words

My name is Gavin and I am an artist! I live with a physical disability and Autism. I’m also non speaking. When I meet people, I know exactly what they believe about me. I can read their energy. Sadly, because I can’t speak, many people assume I don’t understand. I admit that being misunderstood and overlooked in a lot of situations wears on my soul. There is nothing as powerful as being seen and accepted just for being yourself! I sometimes feel like I don’t belong in this world, and letting myself feel free to create art has allowed me to work through a lot of difficult feelings about being disabled.

In 2021 I made my first piece of resin art with my mentor Tannis and I discovered that I can suspend my energy in my creations. I felt so excited to have discovered a way to share what I want to say with others. It felt like purpose entered my life. I was struggling in a school system that wasn’t designed for me and I felt very lost before I came to experience this type of art. I love that art can say so much without an actual voice... just like me. I encourage everyone to view all art with an open heart. Art carries a message and if you drop into your heart you will feel it.

Gavin's Process

I’m limited in my movements so I work as part of a team. I choose all the colours and materials and direct the creative flow.  When I pour resin I need someone to help me grasp the cup while I move my arm. I’m working on independent pouring but I still need more control. I type on my iPad to give direction and make creative decisions. I currently need a communication partner to help facilitate my typing until my brain body connection becomes strong enough to type on my own. My mom is my facilitator and she also does little tasks like mixing and spreading resin when I need help. Tannis helps me understand how resin moves and teaches me about art and spirit. If I need a steady hand to complete a fine motor task, I describe it and they assist me. I try to use my body’s corporeal energy as much as I am physically able to, but I can safety say I can always put my full spiritual energy into each piece. I’m trying to accept my limitations in this life but I admit it can be hard some days. Creative flow lets me come back to my joy. I’m grateful to this team for giving me this outlet to express myself.