“Art has always been an alchemical language, and part of being an Awakened Creator is recognizing & embracing that.”
Today’s Awakened Creator Spotlight is on Z, a wildcrafter whose breathing life into the wood spirits all around them.
Connect with them on Instagram: @divinitycraeft and Etsy at the Divinitycraeft shop
Here is Z in their own words on the creative journey and what it means to be an Awakened Creator.
Tell us about your authentic creative expression. What do you love to create and why?
I love to create expressions of more-than-human kin. Plant spirits, animal spirits, Otherworld faces. I am deeply inspired by my own spiritual journeys and by ancient art uncovered by archeologists. I adore all that feels timeless, cryptic, and ritualistic in nature and I hope that is conveyed through my creations.
What most often gets in your way as a creator and how do you stay in alignment and flow?
Allowing myself to follow inspiration when it arises has been one of my biggest challenges. Sometimes this means carving for days on end, creating spirit after spirit until the creative itch is satisfied. Sometimes that means week-long breaks in order to avoid burnout.
I’ve learned to never force myself to carve if I’m not inspired, it’s important to me to keep the passion in this craft. Following inspiration and trusting my whims is how I stay in alignment.
If you could offer words of wisdom or support to your fellow Creators, what would you say?
If I could offer words of wisdom & support to fellow Creators, I would say: celebrate your art even if you know there is more growing ahead! Celebrate your wonky art, your unpredictable art- if you are in love with the process and the result, the passion only grows.
Don’t be afraid to try something you’ve never seen attempted before!
What does being an Awakened Creator mean to you?
Art has always been an alchemical language, and part of being an Awakened Creator is recognizing & embracing that.
Being an Awakened Creator means creating with the purpose of sharing medicine and vision. It’s infusing each creation with akasha and reverence, it’s allowing art to be a messenger.
Want to connect with Z?
Check out Z’s wildcrafted spirits on:
Instagram:@divinitycraeft
Etsy: DivinityCraeft
Do you want to align with your most authentic creative expression?
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