~~Elusive Butterfly~~
Hi -Grey Gardeners!
2010 is off to the best start, and my hope and my prayers are that all people are as satisfied as I am this evening. There are so many projects underway and you know they are my attempt to express my passion in so many venues. To begin with my sculptures which demand so much physical strength that I need to contain the amount of time I spend each night on any stage of each subject.
I have not mentioned this but I ve my own film crew now and we are launching a film . In this perticualr work which is completly in the hands of my film crew I have the greatest confidence.
You see my friends in each of our lives we have a story , which is ours .I recall Mrs.Beales courage of her own convictions while Grey Gardens was being filmed. I was for one very unsure of Albert & David and this camera that had now been introduced to our refuge.
The contrast of being isolated and very comfortable within the walls of Mrs.Beales mansion to the fact that we were all being filmed. Edie had been so excited each day for as we all know this was one of the outlets for her being a creative soul.
Mrs.Beale whom I have loved all my life and with all this being reborn had and has me reliving those tender and most precious of memories. I suppose it is the very courage of Mrs.Beales that has me living still for without the care at that most vulnerable moments in my life my life would have been so incomplete.
Here with all of I know of what defines us as human beings; may I wish you all of what my heart loves in life.
Ive sent a new song to my website , please if you have the time listen to this song, it is a vague attempt to express what my heart has felt all of my life.
The tune is titled Elusive Butterfly.
~~May Almighy God Bless ~~
all of my friends
~~Six Gallery - Edie and the Marble Faun ~~
That has always been one of my favorite songs all my life, too.Everytime it comes on it makes time stand still and opens my mind.What a great way to spend your birthday Jerry.To go on a journey to a place back in time to see some of the greatest stone carvings of all time.It is amazing to see what they did with stone.It must have given you so much inspiration.Thanks for the pics,too.I can imagine the cameras coming into to your privacy. Al has such great vision,and knew it when he saw it and handled it with real respect.Mrs. Beale knew it.Grey Gardens is an amazing story.Look where it is today-winning so many awards.Had he not come,we might not be here talking to you and hearing about it and learning about these wonderful women and you.I love hearing every new story and memory you have.And you can keep the most precious things in your heart*.A film crew!Your cup is overflowing with art!Wonderful!Pattie
Pattie
What a life we have known each of us,
Im forever a friend
yours
Jerry
Jerry,
Good luck on this exciting new chapter of your life and of your creative expression. I, with many others, will be awaiting the outcome with eagerness.
Warm regards,
Michael
p.s. my friends and I, Grey Gardeners all, have always had a fond nickname for you – we call you “Marb”
Micheal & friends
You must send my warmest regards to all those you love,and be patient with those whom you would like to love!
Marb
~Marb~
Jerry,
Wow! how exciting. I can see how you would feel invaded when the filming took place. The feeling of being away from it all, and safe in Mrs Beales house. I myself have found myself watching Grey Gardens many times because of the feeling I got from the mansion. Surrounded by the growth of wild life. I am a person who is attracted to the peace,love and kindness of others, not whats in the physical world. Sometimes when we feel comfortable in a place and change takes place, and although we know the day will come, it seems it come to fast. Memories are the best thing we have in our life.
Donna
There was one night when the rains were heavy. I remember the vines tapping on the window , the lights went off for a short time.
The fact that we had been in the same part of the mansion was all we had.
It has been over 35 years now, I ve lived in silence reminiscing in my mind. Ive thought for years of just how the mystery of Grey Gardens was still so unkown .
Let my heart be light knowing that Mrs.Beales loving spirit is as cherished today by so many and we are all here.
~I love you Donna~