![]() It’s being so lost in mental narratives that it’s like living with blinders on. Have you ever been going somewhere or doing something, only to realize later that you were oblivious to your surroundings? I have-far too many times. A reminder to not be a prisoner of conditioned thinking This can be quite illuminating and inspiring. I also LOVE being given the opportunity to see through other peoples eyes. But I’m mostly competitive with myself and I like exploring ways of pushing myself out of the usual perspectives. I admit I’m competitive when it comes to a challenge. It was about looking deeper and I’ve been due for a good jolt in this regard. Then I reminded myself that the challenge was more about “seeing” and stepping outside of normal frames of reference than demonstrating technical prowess. Initially, I was reluctant to participate since I couldn’t lean on the fancy options and flexibility offered by my expensive Canon camera and lenses. ![]() Each member is invited to submit one image captured using one’s cellphone. My big sister, a talented watercolorist, got me onboard with this large group of people who are challenged each week with an assigned theme. Joining an online photo group has helped open my aperture. And, aside from being an artist, living becomes richer and more satisfying. There’s one BIG thing I’ve learned: My best work seems to materialize when I look deeper. Still, the seductive laziness of veering into easy or familiar ways of seeing constantly threaten to cloud this artist’s eyes. His admonitions, layered on my mom’s, have stayed with me. And don’t be timid about zooming in to see what you very well could miss by standing too far away.” In other words, “Look deeper.” These weren’t his exact words, but they’re a pretty close approximation. Be willing to explore different angles and perspectives. Then, my first drawing instructor at University of Georgia pushed me even further. My mom, who was a brilliant art teacher and mentor, both at home and at my high school, reminded me of this again and again. She is repped by CAA, Manage-ment and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.Usually, it’s far too easy staying in familiar grooves of seeing and experiencing. Her past credits as a director include the films Miss Bala, Miss You Already, Red Riding Hood, Twilight, The Nativity Story, Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen. The filmmaker also recently directed on This Is Us and exec produced Olivia Wilde’s anticipated feature, Don’t Worry Darling, in which she stars alongside Florence Pugh, Chris Pine and Harry Styles. Hardwicke is an Independent Spirit Award nominee who recently directed the drama Prisoner’s Daughter, starring Kate Beckinsale, Jon Huertas and Brian Cox, also helming an episode of Guillermo Del Toro’s Netflix anthology series, Cabinet of Curiosities. Lost co-creator Jeffrey Lieber and Charlie McDonnell wrote Hardwicke’s latest, which also stars Ema Horvath, Jan Luis Castellanos, Belissa Escobedo, Kaiwi Lyman, Harvey Zielinski, Harvey Guillén, Brandon Win, Kayleigh Gilbert and Dana Gourrier. Michael McGarry and Francesca Smith produced for Neo Studios, alongside Jed Weintrob and Julina Tatlock for Doug Liman’s 30 Ninjas, as well as Hardwicke, Kathleen Grace and Laura Schwartz. 'R.M.N.': Watch The Exclusive Trailer For Cristian Mungiu's Cannes Selection Film Neo Studios/30 Ninjas
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