Aim and process

Striving to:

Explore some related concepts and demonstrate the potential of the arts to “generate joy, strengthen bonds of unity, disseminate knowledge, and consolidate understanding.”

Assist others to connect with their inner thinking and feelings, individually and collectively.

Induce tender emotions.

Make learning memorable.

Process:

Reflect prayerfully and deeply about the sufferings of Baha’u’llah in studying the quotation:

Every morning I arose from My bed, I discovered the hosts of countless afflictions massed behind My door; and every night when I lay down, lo! My heart was torn with agony at what it had suffered from the fiendish cruelty of its foes. With every piece of bread the Ancient Beauty breaketh is coupled the assault of a fresh affliction, and with every drop He drinketh is mixed the bitterness of the most woeful of trials. He  120  is preceded in every step He taketh by an army of unforeseen calamities, while in His rear follow legions of agonizing sorrows.

Such is My plight, wert thou to ponder it in thine heart.

Begin to conceive individual or collaborative artworks that reflect your understanding, thoughts and especially feelings elicited by the study and discussion of this quotation; if desired connect to one or two related quotations

Consult frequently to expand understanding and develop a shared vision for the project while leaving scope for individual ‘interpretation’ and encouraging diverse expression

Collaborate in sharing thoughts, ideas and encouragement as artworks evolve

Remain mindful of the dangers of cultural dominance as well as cross-cultural potential.

Measure circumference of head on a daily basis.