Losing My Mind
Have you ever wanted to just take your head off and hurl it over the edge of a rooftop? Well, artist Nina Levy thought of doing just that.
One of my favorite "quirky" places to visit is the DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum in Lincoln, MA. Levy's sculpture, called "Headlong" is quite imposing at 7 feet tall. Levy challenges us to ask whether "certain additions or subtractions to the human body might make metaphorical, or even practical, sense."
I love this sculpture because sometimes I just need to laugh at what I go through. If I could, I would have this piece sitting on my front lawn.
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"Healing from Trauma and Dissociation"
I'm Paul, a father, husband, scientist, educator, photographer and musician. I'm also a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
Mind Parts consists of my own insights on the aftermath of childhood sexual abuse, namely trauma stress and the full spectrum of dissociative coping mechanisms, including dissociative identities. Through a blog, I explore the healing process in a variety of ways—using creative contributions of original art, photography, poetry, and music as well as, hopefully, though-provoking essays. Mind Parts is also home to two support services. The quarterly Ezine Trauma Recovery Highlights is a look at some of the best online resources. Also, the monthly Expressive Arts Carnival makes available activities which are published as a group "Carnival."
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She looks quite happy....
I haven't seen this piece before, thanks for sharing.
Maybe she looks happy because she knows in just a few short seconds she'll have the relief of a lifetime.
Even if I could take mine off I wouldn't cause I'd be sure to lose it.
Austin
Well, I can say for certain that my head has been taken off my body many many times. Luckily I do end up finding it. But, yes Austin, it sometimes takes a long time!