The board in front of the head
The phrase "having a board in front of
one's head" is often used to express
that someone is obtuse. Originally, the
expression had nothing to do with a
person's ability to think, but referred
to livestock.
They were stubborn
oxen that had a board hung in front of
their eyes - this way it was easier for
the farmers to work with the animals.
This prevented the oxen from being
frightened when the farmer hung the
harness around their heads, for example.
Tom Dransfeld: Art to me is about creating something from nothing or reimagining what was and through slight adjustments creating a new vision. Art is both of these and you can see how that is possible. Massage is harder to imagine but you are taking two creations, two people and reimagining how they can interact and communicate through touch. The board in front of your face is slowly being pulled to the side in order for you to see the possibilities on the other side.
Tom Dransfeld
works also as a Tantra Massage
therapist.