Losing one’s identity in that of the group has consequences for the individual and that of the society in which the individual lives. The danger is that of becoming possessed by an idea and thus a mere clone of the group think.
Category: Essays
Conceptions vs Perceptions
We have to unlearn how we THINK we see to learn to SEE. Our biggest battle is own conceptions vs our perceptions.
Art or Porn?
Art or porn? Many media networks and social media networks seem to have a hard time deciding, because they are pandering to a culturally conservative, or more tersely put, stunted, segment of society.
Posted in: Art Establishment, Essays, Galleries Museums
The Value of Your Tone
Via Chet Zar on Twitter I read a very illuminating and insightful article, “Grey Matter” by Matthew Innis, on managing tonal values in your paintings.
Otto Rapp’s Essay on the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism
Otto Rapp has writing an essay about, “The Vienna School of Fantastic Realism”. This is by far the most succinct and informative writing I have read yet on the Vienna School.
Pussy Cat Pussy Cat Where Have You Been
From Amsterdam, I made the jump to Berlin. After hearing that it was good for artists I caught the overnight bus.