8/7/2003: On "Moving On"
What do you think would happen to the history of art if people compared what they were (1) told to imagine to what (2) they really see in front of them, and discovered a whole new reality? That could be considered "moving on" since it seems like some people are "stuck" in their imaginations. One of my (college) art teachers told her class that the reason people (yes, the whole species) disliked the sound of fingernails running down a chalkboard is because we all come from caves. And the sound (genetically) reminds us of the sound that terydactiles made against the cave entrance in an effort to eat what was inside (people)! About 92% of the class nodded their heads in agreement. The rest of us glared at her. This same teacher insisted that specific colors (can't remember which) vibrate when placed against another. Only two of the examples she provided did appear to vibrate. The rest didn't. I knew then that I wouldn't remain in the class. Instead, I "moved on."
8/7/2003: On "Synaesthesia"
I do not feel artistically. I may feel "artistic" from time to time - but never artistically. If I felt "artistically," I would suffer from synaesthesia. Is art is an acquired taste? No. Art has no taste. It has no implied taste... no aquired taste... no after taste.
8/4/2002 On "Getting Deep"
Fall is approaching and it marks one more year on the calendar of my life. As I approach "that age" I smile at finally being able to develop scenery in my art. For far too long - my drawings lacked depth. But now, they seem to invite (even) me, the artist, deeper into the images - deeper into the ideas - deeper into a new reality. And although it's admittedly exciting, it makes me wonder... How far will I go? How long will it take me to get there? Will I ever get in "too deep?" Will I care if I do? It's like, meeting a new person... and asking, "How far will I go with this stranger?" Well. Wish me luck. Looks like I've found a new friend.