Anna Maguire Creative | Public figure
Anna Maguire Creative
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25.01.2022 You know what I want so much for the Women and girls of this World? To feel unashamed of their bodies, their sexuality, the desires and their choices. To be taught to know and love and engage with their own bodies so that when it comes time to share that space, no one is more knowledgable and equipped than themselves to guide their own experience. Our bodies are our own. To be loved and understood by us before any other truly can I recognise this is not just a female experi...ence, but females have long been taught to feel shame around their physical bodies, pleasure and their physical experiences within their own skin and that must be corrected. There is nothing shameful about you, your body or what you wish to experience within it. Let’s shift this for everybody (Beginnings of a large piece 1.5m x 1.2m and the simple beauty of nakedness and enjoying the skin you are in) x
24.01.2022 Get on with it
24.01.2022 Beauty is medicine I was watching a documentary a few days ago about Hawaii and the landscape was so lush and so, so densely green against the water, and I can really see myself living there. It’s always been a draw for me (along with the Scottish highlands, and somewhere in Scandinavia). I’m just in awe of it’s natural beauty, and spaciousness. Then I went for a walk by the bay yesterday and saw dolphins free and loving life, before I noticed where I was standing and ju...st how beautiful it is. It’s so funny how we take what is literally right in front of us for granted, always wanting something different, something far away. Not that I don’t still want to experience those places, but it’s also really lovely to acknowledge and appreciate what beauty already surrounds. Especially aware and grateful right now with lockdown in Melbourne and having this wonderland within my 5km radius.
23.01.2022 Saturday’s are for contemporary dance, even if your usual class doesn’t go ahead because of Zoom issues Put on some music and lose yourself in the movement (‘Karma Police’ Radiohead live) x
22.01.2022 It’s now 2 pm. I’ve been writing poetry for a good hour, just pouring out of me beautifully. I’m finding it a really powerful practice to not be led by clocks, or time, or another’s idea or practice of what productivity should look like. I’ve always felt it in truth. I’ve begged and wished so often that the world would stop so many times within this one life. I always felt this world was too fast, that I was not born for it. It’s only in the slowing down of all things that ...I can hear, can feel, can honour my own rhythms. And this for me is where what I am here to contribute to this World, can be bought peacefully through my vessel and physicalised. I have no use for clocks, for calendars, for alarms. I have all, and the only reminders and rhythms I should need within me. My only other guides in this life - the elements. The wind forever speaking and whispering, dancing beautifully and powerfully around me. Reminding me always of my own freedom and capacity to move intuitively - to shift and change pace and impact at will. This life is a magical thing to be lived. But now more than ever I am reminded and recognise, that it must now be lived on my terms, and those set by my own internal rhythms and desires.
21.01.2022 I spent the last hour wading waist deep through the ocean. I don’t know what the temperature was but the water was like ice, and the wind was so forceful I was almost blown over a few times. That’s probably a horrible sounding experience for most. For me, it’s more than my happy place - it’s my favourite healer, my most powerful medicine. And a FaceTime with my beautiful sister and niece who’s yet to visit the ocean topped it all off. Can’t wait for that x...
20.01.2022 Snippet of my latest WIP
16.01.2022 One hour exploration I wanted to do something different today and give myself less than an hour to create a complete work. I actually really enjoyed it. She’s a lot smaller than the other pieces I’ve been working on - I just wanted to explore a bit differently. I’ve been using my hands a lot more to paint instead of brushes, I used my fingertips for the last layer of detail in this one. I’m loving this way of creating - I feel much more connected to every piece because of ...it. See next post for final image/ details. Graphite/ crayon/ ink/ acrylic on rolled canvas. ( ‘Work Song’ Hozier, live) x
12.01.2022 Out of all the milestones our film @sacrificefilm has hit, this one blows my mind the most. @sacrificefilm which I was blessed to be able to Direct, be cast in and co write a song for, has been watched by people all over the world via @amazonprimevideo 14,300 times... What?? I still can’t wrap my brain around that with the insane amount of content now available via streaming.... Massive congratulations to our passionate cast and incredibly talented crew. A lot of us hadn’t worked together before and to pull off what we did in a two day shoot speaks volumes about each persons ability, commitment to the shoot and belief in the project. It’s a really special film and we all worked really hard to create what we did. Fucking amazing!
12.01.2022 Thank you @liftoffglobalnetwork for taking @sacrificefilm all around this great globe
10.01.2022 Do we even exist If we never share the magic That we are... With this World?
04.01.2022 This video via @shaunking is one of the most disturbing and blatant acts of murder of a man, Daniel, I’ve seen. His brother called for an ambulance - not police. Daniel has a mask put on his entire face/ head down to his neck. Daniel was cuffed, placed face down on the wet pavement, held down by at least three officers and died of asphyxiation due to the pressure around his neck and throat which can clearly be seen on the footage. They laugh. They joke. He pleads for his life.... THIS MUST STOP. WHO HAVE WE BECOME? WHAT ARE WE WILLING TO ACCEPT FOR ALL WHO BREATHE LIFE?? The officers duty of care first and foremost should have been to the health and safety of this man, of Daniel. Not only was that not the case, every officers action, and inaction in stopping what played out makes them all culpable and responsible for the the loss, the murder of Daniel. Not an American problem. Not any countries problem. A problem, and a symptom for all of humanity to recognise and rectify. We all deserve life. We all deserve to feel safe within that life. We all deserve to be helped in the correct way when we need it. When will enough be enough??
03.01.2022 Congratulations to the entire team, cast and hard working crew on this one. It’s never one or two people who bring a film to life, it’s an army. Really proud of everyone involved. Really proud to see this little film we made continue to reach such great heights. Love you @leighsmithcreative we created something really unique and beautiful together that’s had an impact. Thank you for trusting my vision. What more could we want as film makers.... And thank you to @liftoffglobalnetwork you continue to believe in and showcase @sacrificefilm around the World, and we couldn’t be more thankful.
03.01.2022 No matter how they end up, it all starts with impulse, scribble and lines.. ( ‘Audio’ Sia/ Diplo/ Labrinth) x
03.01.2022 La Femme. Contemplation
03.01.2022 I’ve always been drawn to the expanse and unpredictable strength of the ocean, more so when the elements are roaring and the wind and rain are so wildly alive that you cannot help but get caught up in their energies. Days like today when not another Soul is to be found, and I am blissfully alone in all her magic.. The wild wind and rain - two of my dearest companions on this Earth. I never feel more intrinsically alive than when I am with you, surrounded by you, listening to you, feeling you. My body and Souls soak up that aliveness, my mind ceases and I am recharged and cleared of anything unnecessary simply by being with you. I adore your power and am beyond grateful to have you (even the bay!) within walking distance right now. Thank you
02.01.2022 Feeling good, create. Feeling rubbish, create. Feeling elated, create.... Feeling disillusioned, create. Feeling hopeful, create. Feeling hopeless, create. Feeling inspired, create. Feeling empty, create. Feeling too much, create. Feeling not enough, create. Feeling supported, create. Feeling judged, create. Feeling limitless, create. Feeling stifled, create. Feeling anything, create. Create.
02.01.2022 Everyone’s happy place looks different @annamaguire_art
02.01.2022 One hour exploration See last post for process vid/ explanation. ... #lafemme
