Christus Consolator, 1837
Oil on Canvas, 184 x 248 cm
On loan from the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, Amsterdam

Religious painting seems the same the world over. This picture reminds me of the Sikh paintings my parents used to display in makeshift little shrines, completely contrary to the principles of Sikhism however many Sikhs do it anyway. This style of painting triggers thoughts of desperate parents with ill children ,and little hope, praying in front of them.

posted by Jatinder at 7:42 AM

Vierge nimbée, 1898
Pastel, 44 x 28 cm
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam*


What an incredible picture. What is going on. It reminds me of a dark winter morning, half asleep, last nights dreams- maybe nightmares- dissipating. Who or what is that glowing light halo-ing. I feel depression in this painting with a hint of the devine. Is it a start to a day or an ending. The dead plants hint at an ending.

I have felt low and tired ever since I finished the half marathon on Sunday. My energy is back today, I felt embattled, tense and depressed. With Sarah's help I have bounced back. I had a jon interview yesterday, not a job I particularly want but I would like to get to second round of interviews.

Sarah bought me a metronome and I have been practising my guitar in time to it. Playing the guitar in time has plenty to teach me about calm under pressure. If my fingering on one chord is slightly inaccurate it usually has an affect on the next chord in the sequence until the accummulative effect is that I am unable to play a chord further doen the sequence. It is an exercise in self belief. I am phyisically capable of playing every chord when it is required, accurately and correctly however I need the self belief to do it under pressure.

Namaste
posted by Jatinder at 8:49 AM