Khiri Lee
This month has been a truly unique experience and one I will look back on fondly for the rest of my life. I have spent the month of November at the Elsewhere Artist Residency in Paonia, CO creating art, making new friends, and immersing myself in the mountain vibe. My cohort has been amazingly supportive and the art I've created while I've been here wouldn't have been possible without the restraints.
For my project at Elsewhere I had a vision of finishing a draft of a guide for the Beauty Oracle I have been slowly chipping away at since its conception in 2020. From November 2021 to February of this year I crystallized the cards, so that part of the project is complete. I quickly realized my original goal of creating a complete draft was too ambitious for one month at a residency, so I pivoted to a more achievable goal. I want the guide for this oracle to be something different, an artistic expression as well as a useful tool. I intend to create a "Book of Mirrors" as the guide. A visual grimoire of sorts, with inspirational colors to sink into. I pivoted to creating the pages for five of the cards- Birthing Fierce Creativity, Nourishing your Radiant Temple, Appreciating the Ephemeral, What Wants to Happen Now?, and Know Your Truth.
The goal of this Oracle is to inspire users to create, appreciate, and engage with Beauty (in whatever way you define beauty) with more intention and magick.
A huge shout out to my Cohort!- Christy, Chrissy, Alexi, and Becky! One of my biggest anxieties about spending a month away from home at an art residency was connecting with the other artists. I had nothing to worry about with these fabulous people. This crew of creatives have become fast friends and I will miss everyone terribly. Be sure to check them out and give them some love. They are all super talented!
