The Pamela Positive: “I Shut My Eyes in Order to See” – Paul Gauguin

“I shut my eyes in order to see.”  – Paul Gauguin

Paul Gauguin was an artist who was renowned for his Post Impressionism painting in the 19th century.  He was an innovator in the use of bold colors.  At the same time, he also brought out the meaning of each subject.  He balanced authenticity with innovation.

What we can learn from Paul Gauguin:  Let’s ‘see’ differently. Don’t use your eyes.  Instead, use “meaning” to see.

What’s meaningful to you? Be bold in recognizing it.  You’ll see an amazing painting of goodness, kindness and abundance all around you, if you will just see.

Paul Gauguin (1848-1903) was born in France, but lived for several years in Peru as a child, an experience which influenced his painting later in life.  He was a friend of other artists including Camille Pissarro, Vincent Van Gogh, and Paul Cezanne.  Gauguin was inspired by the art of Africa and Asia, and spent parts of his life traveling to the tropics to paint there.  He has had a significant influence on later artists and art movements.

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