Potluckpots: Janelle Call Davis: March 2012

Crowds of people and public settings can quite often be taxing on my mind and body. While preparing for the gallery reception, I spent a lot of time working clay and mixing paints. Another form of preparation came from within. I knew that in showing my work I would not only be surrounded by my art displays, but also by people. Having great apprehension regarding this fact, I spent a lot of reflective time readying myself for that social toll. My resolve was to physically immerse myself in the event, while distracting my mind with calming imagery. This was my well-constructed plan for my mind and body. In plotting the situation, I overlooked one important factor… My heart… I cannot adequately convey the feeling of love that filled that crowded gallery on March 16^th. As the door to the gallery opened repeatedly, I was greeted with countless friends, family members, and clients who all offered up such love and encouragement. Despite the fact that the small gallery was overwhelmingly packed wall to wall with people all evening, there was no need for me to escape into a quiet place in my mind because my heart reminded me that, “all that is in this crowded room is love”. Special thanks to all of you who attended the show and made it such a successful event.