Chapter 5 Soulmaking (art making)

Soulmaking

The word "making" in "soul-making" is derived from the Greek poieo which means "to be the author or maker of something".

Phase one

begins with sketching, grid-lining, drawing or filling

Phase Two

multiple layers of tone, color, or paint w

Phase Three

adding final detail and craftsmanship

The Art Making process

Phase one, Phase Two, Phase Three

Inspiration

sometimes an idea seems to come out nowhere

Percolation

stage of processing and refining your idea

Preparation

includes the time spent obtaining and organizing your supplies

Creation

it is the time during which you are solidly on your path

Reflection

its completion often leads to a period of reflection.

Stages of Art Making

Inspiration, Percolation, Preparation, Creation, Reflection

Curiosita (Curiosity):

An insatiable curious approach to life and an unrelenting quest for continuous learning

Dimonstrazione (Demonstration):

A commitment to test knowledge through experience

Sensazione (Sensation)

Continual refinement of the senses as the means to enliven experience.

Sfumáto (Going Up in Smoke):

The literal translation for this term is g up in smoke

Arte/Scienza (Art and Science)

Developing a balance between logic and imagination

Corporalita (0f the Body)

This is about maintaining a healthy body as well as a healthy mind.

Connessione (Connection):

This is the simple recognition of the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena.

Seven Da Vincian Principle

Curiosita (Curiosity), Dimonstrazione (Demonstration), Sensazione (Sensation), Sfumáto (Going Up in Smoke), Arte/Scienza (Art and Science), Corporalita (0f the Body), Connessione (Connection).

Textile art

Is the process of creating something using fibers gained from sources like plants, animals, insects or synthetic materials.

T'boli

are famous for their dream-inspired and spirit infused T'nalak weavings

T'nalak

a traditional cloth woven by the T'Boli women of Lake Sebu

Dagmay

is the handwoven textile of the Mandaya, made from abaca.

Pis-syabit

Is the traditional cloth tapestry made from cotton or silk worn

Seputangan

is produced by the Yakan of Basilan, Mindanao and used predominantly by women either as head cloth or sash.

Inaul

Is time-honored weaving tradition of the Maguindanao people

Process to be taken in weaving a T'nalak:

Step 1: Abaca plant. Step 2: connecting. Step 3: setting. Step 4: designing. Step 5: or untying of knots. Step 6: Weaving.