The Old Sycamore Tree

The Old Sycamore Tree 2011

"Everything contains a heart, and on the rhythmical pounding of the huge heart in the chest of the Earth, all things rise as in a continuum need of reaching the sky. So did an old sycamore tree!" written by The Whispering Voice. 

I published my painting in May this year on my Official Facebook Page without a title. At this time I didn´t know a suitable name for it and Irina Serban "The Whispering Voice" wrote a comment  on May, 9th in which she told, that this art work reminds her to The Old Sycamore Tree. I was excited about this and so this painting has got a great name!

The next suprise was, that Irina put my painting to her story which bears the same title. It´s one of the most joyful experiences for me as an artist, if a painting is published in a context that fits totally and shows a wider range. This are moments which verify my thoughts and give me strength on my path. I treasure this thrilling experiences and appreciate them so much. 

"I found my words today, and I send them to you, Great Sky, because today, an old sycamore tree reminded me that I have a dream, which keeps me warm." I love this specific sequence in Irina´s story very much; it approaches to my kind of doing. 

I´ve sent my words today to you out there...

Noli turbare circulos meos

Noli turbare circulos meos 2004

As long as I can remember I always felt more than the human beings around me. Sensibility and sensitivity determine my personality.

Since childhood I was searching, looking for an instrument or tool to master this damning feelings. Why damning? I thought all others were perfect because they always scold at me, when I cried or something else. The feeling to be abnormal in my sentiments was really hard! Over the years I could handle it better and better, I kept my real emotions hidden. 

The giant change came in 1993, when my son was born. Since this time I knew that I am completely in proper and it strengthened me to bear great responsibility and what others said to me or about me behind my back was nearly without any meaning for me. I felt that my path is the right for my beloved little family.

In 2004 I suddenly was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I didn´t know how to deal with this terrible situation but I always believed that I´m guided by someone over the rainbow.


Following my inner voice I bought canvasses, brushes, acrylics and started to paint. There was no idea how to do with this acrylics and what to paint - all at once there were circles on the canvas. At this time I didn´t realize that I´ve intrusively started a kind of therapy of my own. "Noli turbare circulos meos" - do not disturb my circles - my first serie was born. 

Step by step I understood the background of painting circles.There are a lot of theories to this theme and I think everyone makes his own associates to circles. I used only 4 colors, red - blue - green - yellow, without knowing anything about "color therapy". I studied this therapy very intensive, took classes and throug my decades of experience in business, artist, life and trainer for adults in vocational rehabilitation, I became a capably coach.

Mediator of the unspeakable

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I see art, in Goethe's words, as the mediator of the unspeakable.

In my art I am able to use the materials, colors and techniques to express my thoughts, feelings and personal experiences. It is part of how I communicate. 

Painting is for me a supremely joyful process, which always comes with an inner smile that only grows. Part of the pleasure of painting is the hope that the results will spread light and goodness in the world, and help viewers to get in touch with their inner selves. 

In this way, it fits into the rest of my life, especially into my work with the non-profit organisation A.M.S. Alle MitSamme(l)n I set up to assist the rehabilitation of unemployed and socially disadvantaged individuals.

nika baum : Monika Mori

lyrik | nika baum

In 2008 I started to write poetry and created the pseudonym "nika baum". The story behind this name: Nika is Monika without Mo and in the Japanese speech Mori means "tree" and the German word for tree is Baum :).

Most of my texts are written in German language, because I´m born and grown up in Austria and this language is my Mother Tongue. Step by step I´m going to write more in English although it´s a bit dangerous :)

Below there´s the little story about the Spirit of the Caloosahatchee River. I´m currently working in Austria and Florida and in Fort Myers the Caloosahatchee has become my most beloved place there.

The Spirit of the Caloosahatchee River

At night it is dark here, when the black air spreads over the Caloosahatchee. The water shimmers matt and glossy, it is quiet and seems to sleep. To those who can see, the spirits of the Caloosahatchee appear.

Music of the spheres are creeping into your heart and heal all the sores you have been inflicted from people. Out of your eyes drops the blessed water of the Caloosahatchee and frees you from worry and grief. You feel a hitherto unknown longing, the longing to become one with the river and you walk towards to the happy dancing ghosts. The water bears you and saves your legs, which have lost its way. Until the morning you weigh yourself in the waves of cure and live your real life from now on.

(c) nika baum

My art is all about Power!

Protected by Cy 2010

My color choices often come from an inner voice that has guided me throughout my career. When painting I dive into a revealed world and I feel as if someone is offering their help and encouragement. My complex character rebels against other shallow decadence of others. My mission is to wake people, to excite and motivate them! My paintings carry these desires within them – qualities that can’t be properly expressed in words alone. One of my ambitions is to excite and re-animate people who have lost their joy in life... 

Painting is an intensely erotic experience for me! When I gently caress the canvas, I feel it almost has goose bumps and my whole body shakes; my sensual, sensitive art flows from this intimate relationship.

MOO & her BLOG

Moo - Monika Mori

Welcome on my brand new blog :)

A new challenge for me. I´ve seen so many interesting blogs and I decided to create one for me. It will take time to be familiar with this medium and I hope you enjoy it!

Stay in touch :)

Weiß, ich weiß...

Ich fühlte mich ohn-mächtig den Entscheidungen anderer Menschen ausgeliefert und habe im Juni dieses Jahres für mich entschieden einen Teil meiner Kunstwerke als Demonstration der Befreiung und des Loslassens weiß zu übermalen. 

Seit einigen Jahren ist die Kunst mein Lebensmittel,das mich lehrte den Blick auf das Wesentliche zu legen. ICH bin das WESENtlICHe und habe gefälligst den Fokus auf mich zu richten. 

Wochen suchte ich nach einem Ausgang, nach einem Ventil um etwas verändern zu können, um aus dieser fremdbestimmten Stagnation raus und wieder in Bewegung zu kommen. Die Farbe Weiß begleitet mich schon mein ganzes Leben als Lieblingsfarbe.Fast alle meine Autos waren weiß, ich liebe weiße Rosen schon immer, habe einen Weiße-Blusen-Spleen und dergleichen mehr.