REciprocity

The old story of scarcity and greed is dying- What’s being born is ours for the making!

My artwork is more than just what’s on the canvas. I believe that everyone deserves access to art and our current economy is not a sustainable model. So once a year I offer my work in an unusual way- without set prices. It started during the pandemic; I felt a lack of joy in the status quo so I decided to have a show where I literally gave all my art away for whatever people wanted to offer in exchange. It was AMAZING! Since then, I have committed to changing the narrative by offering my work each year at a solo show without prices. The format continues to evolve as I navigate how to sustain myself while gifting my artwork in this unusual way, but I am totally committed to this new way forward, and I hope someday to never have to put a price on my work again! So how exactly can we support each other to live in a more just and heartfelt world? I can offer you artwork, you can offer me whatever service/good/money you find to be valuable. By acquiring a piece of my work you become intricately entwined with my wellbeing and ability to continue to do what I love most. You also have an opportunity to engage with abundance and notice any stories of lack or scarcity that might arise! There is deep and important healing that comes when we loosen the grip of dollar signs from our interactions.

RECIPROCITY is a living, dynamic approach to caring for one another that is older than any money system and it’s finally making a necessary comeback! By turning our hearts, hands, and heads back toward a system rooted in generosity and care we are locally addressing the most horrendous acts of violence occurring on the planet. We must stay brave and creative. I don’t know what to do with all the mayhem. I don’t have the answers. But I do know that things are changing. They always do. This is my small hum’n contribution to doing things differently. Hopefully it inspires you to also lead with your heart.

We are co-creating our reality and the possibilities are endlessly magical!

If you feel called to support my mission of reciprocity, my venmo is @rhianna-leigh-1 or PayPal. I am beyond thrilled to receive any and all monetary contributions for my time and effort in offering my work to the world in this format!

If you’re still feeling confused or unfamiliar with this approach please check out the work of Charles Eisenstein. His interpretation of where we’re currently at and where we’re headed have been pivotal in my journey.