A Journey Through Hope, Resilience, and The Space In Between
As the world dons its festive garb and we gather to celebrate, the season offers more than just joy and tradition. It offers a moment to reflect on the extraordinary stories we’ve lived, the light we’ve shared, and the possibilities waiting to be discovered. This year, three vivid exhibitions—the Space In Between, Hopepunk, and Voyage of Light—guide us toward deeper understanding and connection.
These aren’t just exhibitions—they’re invitations. Invitations to pause, to imagine, and to embrace what it means to truly live in the spirit of the season.
The Space In Between: Where Transformation Happens
The first step of our journey takes us into the Space In Between, a metaphorical gallery that explores the moments of transition—the pauses between actions, the silence between words, the stillness between breaths. It’s here, in the in-between, where transformation takes root. As we stand on the threshold of a new year, this space reminds us to honor both where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
The holidays themselves are a “space in between,” a liminal time that bridges past and future. It’s not a time of hurried resolutions or endless to-do lists but of reflection. What moments defined your year? What lessons whispered through your challenges? In the Space In Between, we find the courage to linger, to learn, and to prepare for the road ahead.
Hopepunk: The Power of Choosing Hope
The next stop in our holiday journey is Hopepunk, an unapologetically optimistic movement that celebrates the courage of hope. In a world often focused on the fractures and darkness, Hopepunk reminds us that hope is not naive—it’s revolutionary. It’s a declaration that no matter how challenging the path, we choose to build, dream, and believe.
This holiday season, let’s infuse our celebrations with the spirit of Hopepunk. Each kind word, each act of generosity, each dream we dare to share becomes part of a collective hope that transforms not just our lives but the world around us. It’s a reminder that every small light we kindle creates a constellation.
Voyage of Light: Illuminating the Darkness
Finally, we enter Voyage of Light, a celebration of humanity’s timeless quest for illumination. In the darkest days of the year, cultures across the world have always sought the comfort and guidance of light—candles, stars, hearths. But this exhibition challenges us to look beyond the physical glow and discover the light within ourselves.
This inner light is our resilience, our wisdom, and our compassion. It’s the courage to face the shadows and the determination to shine even in adversity. As we celebrate the holidays, let’s honor this light by sharing it with others—through laughter, love, and the simple act of being present.
A Holiday Reflection
As we leave these exhibitions and return to our own celebrations, we carry their lessons with us:
- From the Space In Between, we learn the value of pause and transformation.
- From Hopepunk, we embrace the radical act of hope.
- From Voyage of Light, we are reminded to nurture and share our inner glow.
This holiday season, let us weave these ideas into the fabric of our lives. Let’s find beauty in the spaces between, joy in the act of hoping, and courage in the light we carry. Together, we can create a world that shines brighter—one intentional act, one kind word, one hopeful dream at a time.
From Novisali, may your holidays be filled with light, love, and the joy of endless possibilities.
Happy Holidays with Peace and Success in 2025!
Celebrating Growth, Gratitude and the Path Ahead holds some additional Holiday Message Reflections from Liselotte Engstam.
About Novisali
Novisali, (alias Liselotte Engstam), is besides her roles as professional board member, advisor and coach, a multi-media artist, with a curious, explorative mind and an ambition to learn and extend art experiences to current and new audiences using both traditional and new digital mediums.
