Coffee with Moe - Let it Grow!

ALL MY RELATIONS
Extend beyond the surface….
Meditate in that space where materiality and the fabric of existence are akin.
Probe deeply….
.…Remember.
Three simple words. Combined, they have the power to change the world.
“All My Relations” is a call to consciousness, and a bridge to universal connectivity.
The phrase, “All My Relations”, has been the fabric of First Nations, Métis and Inuit beliefs and
practices for centuries. Spoken in ceremony and prayer, it signifies deep awareness of the
interrelationships between the physical, elemental and spiritual realms. It honours the sacred
relations of everything seen and unseen; trees, stone, beetles, the sun and moon, for example, are
held in great reverence as ancestors and teachers central to existence. It is a phrase that embodies
oneness. And it’s home is found in the heart.
Common layers of analysis in this installation are dualistic tones such as nature vs. nurture, death/
decay vs. life, human vs. environment, stasis vs. movement, etc. However, when probed deeper,
awareness of the solid fragility of what appears as solid material is unsettling; the unfired clay body
dries and begins to crack and decompose over the duration of the exhibition, as will the soil and
sapling. The sculpture will depart the gallery in a different state from which it is first unveiled as a
result of one essential ingredient: water.
Do you recall that feeling when you took your last sip of water? Do you remember that sensation
you had when the sun’s heat sat upon your face? What about that space of stillness in between the
rhythm of trees dancing in the wind? What if, for one moment none of this existed? What then?
All My Relations is a tribute to remembering the depth of our reliance on air, water, sunlight, the
vibration of the Earth, and power of the universe for sustenance and perpetuation of life.
I was asked the other day by an artist friend:
“What one word or idea summarizes the idea of you?”
“Sustainability”, I blurted out.
I’d never actually thought about summarizing myself before, but in the moment
that I answered, I knew my subconscious blurt, revealed an underlying truth.
Absolutely there are many ways I could become MORE sustainable.
Couldn’t everyone?
But I think sustainability, in the way I think about it, is simply about doing my
best every day, to show responsible stewardship towards all aspects of my life
and surrounding environment.
So with that blurt in mind, I bring you this latest issue of Coffee with Moe.
I look forward to sharing a wealth of knowledge that I’ve gained from books,
mother nature, contemplation, fellow gardeners, artists, philosophers and my
own trial and error. Perhaps you’ll find some forgotten wisdom or some new
treasures amongst it’s pages. At the very least, you’ll find an assortment of
images and thoughts I’ve curated just for you.
So grab a cuppa, sit back and take your mind off current affairs while you sip,
flip and allow your thoughts to sustainably grow with the flow.
It’s so great to have you here!
Coffee is always better, shared together.
Peig Abbott enjoys creating works for the viewer to dive deep into seen and unseen worlds, unveiling
layers of meaning to stimulate authentic engagement. Captivated by the magic of how art can
engage and repel two different individuals, Abbott’s work provides a mirror for the viewer to explore
and reflect.
XO
Moe