Perhaps there’s another way…a way that acknowledges the good in life and through that acknowledgment, great and wonderful changes occur…

Meet John Kralik, a man who found his perspective shift from self-pity, anger, disappointment, and despair to one that could see the good that came into his life every day.  

With this shift, his difficult life changed to one of health, fulfillment, and love—all through the simple action of hand-writing 365 thank-you notes over 15 months.

Are you ready for real change?

Then learn more about John’s book, 365 Thank Yous, by clicking on the cover.  (Affiliate link)

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Kathryn's most recent book is Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness. Find out more at: www.kathrynVwhite.com

And their playful and boldly provocative art continues to influence artists and provides relevant social commentary to this day.

Roy Lichtenstein parodied societal roles of men and women through his comic book inspired paintings.

Iconic Marilyn, Campbell’s soup can, and Elvis images are seared into our minds ensuring Andy Warhol’s fame persists beyond 15 minutes.

Claes Oldenberg raised the mundane objects of our lives into modern megaliths with his clothespin, trowel, typewriter eraser and other humongous sculptures that dominate any place they are erected.

Through their outrageously-magnified imagery, slick pop idol aggrandizement, and advertising-inspired style, Pop Art artists reveal our endless fascination with stereotypical roles, consumerism, and celebrity-culture. 

Seduced by their captivating images of our insatiable hunger for more, we can’t turn away.

So it is with the Seattle Art Museum’s Pop! Departures exhibit—you’ll be entranced by the skill of these artists, enjoy the familiarity of famous paintings, and see some new pieces.  

I particularly liked Margarita Cabrera’s series of soft-vinyl sculptures of domestic appliances and an almost full-size VW bug as well as a Claes Oldenberg’s rendering of a huge faucet-shaped fountain pouring water into Lake Union.  

Perhaps Paul Allen could bring this one to fruition?

The exhibit runs through January 11, 2015. 

As an extra treat, you can create your own Pop Art inspired images at a photo booth located near the museum’s ticket purchasing area.  

With this blog, I’m including a few of my own creations.  

Be forewarned, your images will show up on a large, flat-screen TV in the SAM’s lobby.

To your 15-minutes of SAM-provided fame!  

Kathryn's most recent book is Rumble Tumble Joy: A Journey for Healing, Inspiration, and Wholeness. Find out more at: www.kathrynVwhite.com

Showing the world your magic includes making art--which Mati can help you with, especially in the realm of collage.   

And for this art magic to happen, you'll need to allow for spontaneity and messiness.

Hmm...sounds a bit like the magic that shows up when you let go of control, and allow life to happen!

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