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Showing posts with label fine art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fine art. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 30, 2013
SM-ART
Over the last seven years the intellect of artists has becoming increasingly apparent to me. Now let me preface that with "true artists". I'm talking about people who create from their very core, heart and soul. True artists create because if they don't they will explode. Passionate people with messages, muses, inspirations and emotions. People who have owned the main art they were born with and then went on to find the other mediums they had the talent to work with that also successfully conveyed their thoughts and feelings.
Musicians, chefs and visual artists tend to also be mathematically adept. Many will also be interested in history but that subject is also common in all art. Creators, no matter how inspired, will research their subject and use that history to better flesh out their work. Of course writers and actors possess a passion for language. Music, acrobatics, dance, architecture and fine arts include a variety of sciences. So it's pretty safe to say that true artists are pretty nerdy. In fact if you look back at your K-12 days, the arts kids and the smart kids tended to all sit together at the lunch table. In fact a good number of us were both.
"But Kath' what about currently popular musicians or actors who, in interviews, come off sounding dumber than a box of rocks?" I say, these are not artists. These are manufactured products of large corporations. People who have enough knowledge to read words off a page or follow a producer's directions. Everything else is left to editors and engineers to clean it up for public consumption. As far as visual art? Most of what is in the mainstream is the product of a computer with templates and other people's art. It's slick. It's bright. But there is not substance or emotion there. There is no intellect required. It's just a higher level of "paint by numbers".
Today a friend of a friend posted a link to a Youtube video that really makes the point of this post. The young man being interviewed has been called a lot of names. He has been considered "just another stupid rocker boy" and a lot of other things that he even mentions in this interview. He is a true artist because he's never let any of that stop him from sharing his emotions. He has tapped into his other talents. He has braved some really tough times to make art and share it. He has been rewarded for his efforts. He's also been blessed with the ability to speak eloquently about his vision and his journey. Watch and I think you will agree
Musicians, chefs and visual artists tend to also be mathematically adept. Many will also be interested in history but that subject is also common in all art. Creators, no matter how inspired, will research their subject and use that history to better flesh out their work. Of course writers and actors possess a passion for language. Music, acrobatics, dance, architecture and fine arts include a variety of sciences. So it's pretty safe to say that true artists are pretty nerdy. In fact if you look back at your K-12 days, the arts kids and the smart kids tended to all sit together at the lunch table. In fact a good number of us were both.
"But Kath' what about currently popular musicians or actors who, in interviews, come off sounding dumber than a box of rocks?" I say, these are not artists. These are manufactured products of large corporations. People who have enough knowledge to read words off a page or follow a producer's directions. Everything else is left to editors and engineers to clean it up for public consumption. As far as visual art? Most of what is in the mainstream is the product of a computer with templates and other people's art. It's slick. It's bright. But there is not substance or emotion there. There is no intellect required. It's just a higher level of "paint by numbers".
Today a friend of a friend posted a link to a Youtube video that really makes the point of this post. The young man being interviewed has been called a lot of names. He has been considered "just another stupid rocker boy" and a lot of other things that he even mentions in this interview. He is a true artist because he's never let any of that stop him from sharing his emotions. He has tapped into his other talents. He has braved some really tough times to make art and share it. He has been rewarded for his efforts. He's also been blessed with the ability to speak eloquently about his vision and his journey. Watch and I think you will agree
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
The Art of Sailing - A New Life for Sloop Providence by Nichole Raab — Kickstarter
Now THIS is a Kickstarter that NEEDS funding. As a New Englander and an art lover, this has the potential to be an amazing outlet for artists and patrons. It is also a floating home to a tribe, a tribe that is finding and encouraging other gypsies along its route. It also takes fellow tinkers and bohemians aboard to travel with them.
This is, seriously, a project that more than deserves funding. It will preserve a key piece of New England's history, while providing a home to all forms of artisans and giving them a platform to share their talents with you.
As with any Kickstarter you can give as little as a dollar and still receive a return on your investment so please help this project to meet its goal.
Thank you.
The Art of Sailing - A New Life for Sloop Providence by Nichole Raab — Kickstarter:
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Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Michael Divine: creating the Glass Onion
This time-lapse of still shots shows the intricate and amazing creation process of the gorgeous "Glass Onion" by Michael Divine. In my definition of art; "the attempt to recreate emotion taking audience from observer to participant", Divine does this in the actual painting itself and in the way that he chose to archive each step of the process. I think after you watch you will have a whole new appreciation.
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ideat Village, New Haven, CT 6/16-7/1
Ideat Village:
Better late that never. You still have a few days to enjoy this alternative arts festival that runs in tandem with the larger (more corporate) Arts & Ideas Fest. THIS is where you will find the real arts.
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Fourculture Magazine
Fourculture Magazine:
Here is a brand new arts zine that features members of "the tribe" from around the U.S. and Europe. This mag' covers the four pillars of art and takes you outside the box of current mediocrity. The stories are intriguing and show sides of artists not usually represented in interviews or features. Fourculture writers like to get inside the hearts and heads of creators.
Yes, I'm a little biased about the publications as it is a new outlet for my writing and a new place for me to introduce the world to some of the special people that cross my path. In the debut issue you will find an interview with Hans Haveron about his mural at Facebook and some of the work he does for the DoArt Foundation. Then there's a feature on Calling All Astronauts which even I learned from. I was assigned this article and went in cold. Since then I've spent time on Twitter getting to know Dave and his musical inspirations and feelings about the state of the industry.
Please check it out. Leave comments. Subscribe. Next month I have a feature on AlexanderDcD who is now one of the most complex street artists I've connected with.
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Here is a brand new arts zine that features members of "the tribe" from around the U.S. and Europe. This mag' covers the four pillars of art and takes you outside the box of current mediocrity. The stories are intriguing and show sides of artists not usually represented in interviews or features. Fourculture writers like to get inside the hearts and heads of creators. Yes, I'm a little biased about the publications as it is a new outlet for my writing and a new place for me to introduce the world to some of the special people that cross my path. In the debut issue you will find an interview with Hans Haveron about his mural at Facebook and some of the work he does for the DoArt Foundation. Then there's a feature on Calling All Astronauts which even I learned from. I was assigned this article and went in cold. Since then I've spent time on Twitter getting to know Dave and his musical inspirations and feelings about the state of the industry.
Please check it out. Leave comments. Subscribe. Next month I have a feature on AlexanderDcD who is now one of the most complex street artists I've connected with.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
FindArt Magazine
FIND Art Magazine:
Stumbled across this little morsel while wandering around Facebook this morning. The rolling gallery is an awesome idea. We need more of that. What ever happened to those "arts appreciation" classes we had to take in grammar school? I think if they had made them that fun we would have actually appreciated the art.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
hanshaveron - "Coachella Mural" at Bluecanvas: The Artist Network
hanshaveron - "Coachella Mural" at Bluecanvas: The Artist Network
I really like this e-zine. They disabled right-click no one can "borrow" artists' work. Thumbs up Bluecanvas.
I really like this e-zine. They disabled right-click no one can "borrow" artists' work. Thumbs up Bluecanvas.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Arts 4 Life Presented by MuzArt World Foundation
June 9, 2012 7p.m.-9p.m.
Please join us for the launch event for MuzArt World Foundation. This will be the first fundraiser held for this wonderful non-profit.
MuzArt World Foundation is curating an upcoming art exhibit called “Arts for Life” and we would love to have all of your beautiful faces at the show. MuzArt World Foundation and the Right to Succeed, two nonprofit education groups, are co-chairing an event in June of art, music, cocktails and live painting to raise funds to support their programs which ensure music and art will continue to be taught in the public schools—something I think we all agree on!
The event will be held Saturday June 9, 2012 from 7 – 10 pm at the Jeanie Madsen Gallery (1431 Ocean Ave) in Santa Monica, CA.
Come READY to buy some amazing ART!!!!
***ARTIST'S***
-John Park
-Max Neutra
-S.V. Williams
-Chase
-Mimi Yoon
-Donna Trousdale
-Christina Angelina
-L. Croskey
-Michael Pucak
*LIVE PAINTING BY:*
John Park
Mimi Yoon
Michael Pucak
***MUSIC***
Dj's for the evening will be:
-Vince Argentine
-Richard Priest
-Onaquest
***Welcoming Los Angeles School of Global Studies Students ***
We are working with this local Los Angeles High School class and their work will be on display the night of the show.
***A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS***
Bluecanvas Magazine
Mocap Militia
Robert Renzoni Vineyards
TICKETS:
$10 at the door
***All proceeds are donated to Muzart World Foundatioon and Right to Succeed. Please come support this wonderful cause
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
de Young Museum | de Young Museum
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Check out all you Bay Area peeps. One of those times I wish getting to the Left Coast was easier.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Hans Haveron - an artful life
Earlier this year I sat down with Los Angeles artist Hans Haveron. The goal was to educate myself and subsequently my readers about the man and his art. What I learned was that this is someone who is deeply passionate, emotional and spiritual. He is dedicated to his craft and sees all of its results as a Thank You note to the Divine Spirits for blessing him with his talents, family and friends.
In our recent conversation, Hans reiterated all of this to me while sharing his latest endeavors and filling in some blanks since our talk back in May. Haveron is pretty relentless for a man who is so chill and laid back. Even in those rare moments that he disconnects and unwinds from day-to-day stress, he is still in an artistic state. Hans Haveron creates no art without purpose or message. From the body art that started with Lucent Dossier which has now progressed to gorgeous sugar skulls for a film feature in 2012 and alluring blue Shiva princesses for another potential film project to live painting exhibits, Haveron feels his way through each new project.
After taking a few days of downtime at his eighth trip to the Playa this summer for a "burn" that Hans described as mellow, he was back at it, working on pieces for his solo show at C.A.V.E. and doing live installments with John Park. If that wasn't enough Haveron jetted to Miami just a week before the gallery opening for Basel, touted as the most prestigious art show in the U.S.. Hans teamed up with Fish Tank, LLC to add his own style to the gondola midsection of the groups art car. He adorned one side with a mermaid and the other with his signature Telescope Goldfish to add to the fish/water theme of the car. 
As for his live works with Park, we discussed some of what late-comers miss in the creation process. I had noticed in some of the time-lapse photo videos I've watched of these installments both Hans and John start out by sketching in Sharpie on the surface they will be painting. Although much of what is sketched doesn't get painted into the final piece, Hans explained that due to the markers' oil base, some of the sketches will bleed through the paint. I told him I saw that in the most recent project he had included the children that are the focal point of "Sepia's Secret". In this drawing one child holds a dagger pointed at an eye on the garment of the other. I asked if there was any significance, knowing that everything thing in Haveron's work has symbolism and meaning. Hans said that, again it is the inner child at the root of the creative process. The dagger symbolizes protection and the "All Seeing Eye" keeping spiritual watch. 
There was a great moment of spontaneity in our conversation when I mentioned my complete inability to draw even a decent stick figure. We followed one of my favorite arts tangents; "what art do you wish you could create in but pretty much suck at?" Hans said he wishes he were better at electronic music creation. He said that he has dabbled in it in the past and may not completely suck at it but just needs more time to work it out. He would love to take a stab at music production some day. For now though, drawing and painting consumes most of his time so he is fine with just listening to as much music as possible.
As posted previously, the "Black Diamond" one-man show will have its gala opening this evening in Venice, CA. Also mentioned in the promotion article, "Caducues" is the central piece of this show and Haveron is incredibly proud of it. Based on his enthusiasm explaining learning about the early history of the Caduceus symbol that was revealed in Sumerian tablets discovered in 1912, this painting is inspired on every level. Like myself, Hans is intrigued by the crossovers in most spiritual mythologies. The Sumerians depict tales of winged creatures that would be identified as angels in Judeo-Christian myth and a human creation story with similarities to those found in the Bible and Torah. It was not surprising that the Vatican and other religious leaders tried to squelch information regarding the tablets from being released to the public. Haveron's rendition of this messenger of the gods is stunning in her serenity. She is a woman of strength but with a countenance of peace and grace.
Hans Haveron has worked hard to get to this point and is not likely to take a moment off until the bitter end of the afterparty in the wee hours of Saturday morning. Even then, he might allow himself a little downtime but assuredly will be back at it again soon with new projects and revisiting some of his favorite arts haunts. It will be exciting to see what he comes up with next.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
C.A.V.E. presents Hans Haveron "Black Diamond" 12/9/11
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| C.A.V.E. Gallery |
Artists determined to make a living with their art depend on the gallery show, for the most part, to exhibit and sell their works. However, those are not always the easiest thing to come by, especially a solo show. The opportunity to have patrons focused on just their work is something no artist takes lightly. Such an opportunity was recently extended to Hans Haveron by the L.A. gallery C.A.V.E. Haveron has shown here before a couple of years ago and has been invited back for this show which will run thru Jan. 7th.
The gala opening for "Black Diamond" begins at 6 p.m. PST on Friday December 9th at C.A.V.E., 1108 Abott Kinney Blvd., Venice, Los Angeles, CA 90291. Hans has created almost a dozen new pieces in a style he describes as Samurai-Victorian-Futura. The event's title reflects the black and white/grayscale theme of all of these pieces.
Haveron has created this show as an entire process. He says only about 60% is the actual art work. He then considered the framing, the music and other elements for the opening night event. Hans has requested that all guests continue the the color theme in their apparel choices for the opening. He, himself has planned his own attire to fit in. Music will be provided by DJ Numberwonderful and DJ Bus Rider. There will be a live music set performed by Nico Luminous. Max Neutra will do a live painting exhibition. Models be will circulating through the gallery displaying body painting by Haveron.
Hans loves drawing. It is what led him to experiment more in painting in the grayscale pallette. When he realized that all the works he has done in this scheme have sold, he decided to dedicate this show to these tones. He will be showing and offering for sale two drawings and at least eight paintings at C.A.V.E.
Other things the artist includes in the process are finishing, clearcoating all the pieces perfectly, insuring everything has dried properly before going through the steps of wrapping and packing each work for transportation from Hans' studio to the gallery, the transportation, then unpacking and setting up the works at the gallery. He says that he attributes his understanding and appreciation of the entire progression from beginning to end to his artist parents. He grew up watching art created then being moved to galleries and museums. Hans has also learned, through his experiences, that a one-man show requires such high levels of creative, physical, emotional and spiritual energy that he only commits to one a year. He usually will participate in three or four multi-artist shows annually along with his live painting events.
Digging a little deeper into the process and his family, Haveron explained that he has no formal training. In fact at one point his father told him that "art school will be the death of you". This left him free to explore the art within himself. He also attributes his grandfather's anatomy lessons for the improvement of his art. Knowing the basic architecture was critical piece of the creation.
Body architecture plays a key role in the star piece of this show, "Caduceus". The acrylic on canvas painting is 76"x50" and is Haveron's take on the Caduceus story from the stone tablets of Sumer found in 1912. It is highly recommended that one do some research into this discovery and the resulting mythology. It is understandable that "the church" would have blocked the publishing of results of this find, in that there are many similarities to Judeo-Christian scriptures regarding creation, supernatural beings and the hierarchy of "heavenly beings" and humans. Haveron's painting is an epic portrayal of the messenger and symbol of the god Enki. For this work, Hans employed Ana Bliss as his model.
For further information on "Black Diamond" please visit:
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
AYYA design youself - where fashion meets fine art and sustainability
AYYA
AYYA is what happens when a few designers with similar aesthetics and personalities come together in Bali and decide to create and sell their wares. This particular group was very environmentally savvy so sustainability was high on the list of requirements for their project. In a one room workshop with nothing more than a sewing machine their first products were their spin on ‘tabi’, those wicked cool split-toed shoes worn by ninjas.
But how did this blogger in a tiny town in New England find out about this company? Google? Nope! It was a tip from one of the latest designers to add their work to AYYA’s line - Hans Haveron. Haveron has shared some of his drawings and paintings to be inked on the 100% cotton t-shirts AYYA sells and included a little bit of leatherwork he’s done. The “Haveron Glove” may look a bit familiar to fans of a friend of his, Adam Lambert, who sported a similar design during the Glamnation Tour last year.
The next question was, how did Haveron connect with a company so far from Los Angeles? Hans met the owner in L.A. about three and a half years ago through a mutual friend. He’d seen Haveron’s work and wanted to do a signature line. Last year, Hans made the trip to Bali and spent two months creating the line.
Reading company’s story stirred appreciation and anger. Appreciation for their commitment to environmental impact and sustainability, anger that we are not seeing more collectives or cooperatives in the U.S. like this. AYYA has sought out tanneries that only use non-toxic processes and dyes. They hope to get to the point of using fabric woven of organically grown cotton.
Let us hope that environmentally conscious artists here will team up with manufacturers and suppliers of the same mind here in the near future. But in the meantime, please visit AYYA. Besides Hans’ work there are a number of very talented artists and designers’ included in this store. AYYA has a warehouse in the U.S. they ship from and they accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and PayPal.
AYYA is what happens when a few designers with similar aesthetics and personalities come together in Bali and decide to create and sell their wares. This particular group was very environmentally savvy so sustainability was high on the list of requirements for their project. In a one room workshop with nothing more than a sewing machine their first products were their spin on ‘tabi’, those wicked cool split-toed shoes worn by ninjas.
But how did this blogger in a tiny town in New England find out about this company? Google? Nope! It was a tip from one of the latest designers to add their work to AYYA’s line - Hans Haveron. Haveron has shared some of his drawings and paintings to be inked on the 100% cotton t-shirts AYYA sells and included a little bit of leatherwork he’s done. The “Haveron Glove” may look a bit familiar to fans of a friend of his, Adam Lambert, who sported a similar design during the Glamnation Tour last year.
The next question was, how did Haveron connect with a company so far from Los Angeles? Hans met the owner in L.A. about three and a half years ago through a mutual friend. He’d seen Haveron’s work and wanted to do a signature line. Last year, Hans made the trip to Bali and spent two months creating the line.
Reading company’s story stirred appreciation and anger. Appreciation for their commitment to environmental impact and sustainability, anger that we are not seeing more collectives or cooperatives in the U.S. like this. AYYA has sought out tanneries that only use non-toxic processes and dyes. They hope to get to the point of using fabric woven of organically grown cotton.
Let us hope that environmentally conscious artists here will team up with manufacturers and suppliers of the same mind here in the near future. But in the meantime, please visit AYYA. Besides Hans’ work there are a number of very talented artists and designers’ included in this store. AYYA has a warehouse in the U.S. they ship from and they accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and PayPal.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Success vs Sellout - hanging on to idealism and integrity
A cup of coffee and a shower got the brain moving into this train of thought...if an artist reaches the point of “success” will it always result in “sellout”. Can idealism and true creativity survive a record deal, business venture or publishing contract.
In the circles I run in, probably the best known cry of “sellout” gets thrown at Green Day. These Bay Area punk rockers started with their altruistic mission to share the angst of the young to the point where the kids would sing along. Billy Joe and his cohorts created musical art that broke the rules. They felt the simple design atheistic of three or four chords, a solid bass line and a drum track that was the heartbeat of a patient suffering from a severe panic attack and worked it into really good songs. In the beginning success was getting a gig in a small club and having ten people turn out. Success was those ten people sharing the emotional experience of Green Day’s musical art. The boys went home, after calming their adrenalin high with the beer they got paid in, and relived the moment over and over, allowing it to feed the muses.
Everything seemed to genuine and organic through album after album. The artistic integrity prevailed until...American Idiot. Now it wasn’t that Green Day didn’t have any radio hits to that point. Gods only know how many high school graduations had to suffer through “Good Riddance” (Time Of Your Life)? But...it was still music for the sake of recreating emotions and sharing them with an audience. American Idiot, initially, was a grander creation. I’m not saying that it was the band's vision for it to become a massive pop-rock record that would produce multiple singles, massive videos, arena tours and a shit-ton of merch. I want to believe it was created from the heart. And maybe Billy did have thoughts in the back of his head about the eventual Broadway musical and that it would be art for art’s sake with nothing to do with the major bank it would all bring in. But it is obvious that somewhere along they way, American Idiot became a cash cow and the follow up album was just a rehash/sequel.
With new artists of all genres showing up on the radar screens lately, especially in the current pop culture environment of “cheap art”, what does it mean for them? First and foremost, it’s easy to separate sheep and goats when it comes to people with talent who just want to make a buck. They are picked out easily by managers, promoters, and agents. You hear them on the radio, see them on movie posters (as graphics artists and actors), watch them stealing shows on television or choosing their sculpture from a display at Pier 1. Could any of them be a real artist? Yes. Do they want to be? Well they think they are but it really is about the dollar signs.
Then there are the people that truly do have the artist mentality and heart. They start out with the greatest of intentions to change the world through their creations. Today they take their royalty checks feeling the tug on their guilty conscious, telling themselves that they need to eat and as soon as the car, house, boat, etc. is paid off they will go back to creating art with substance. They won’t but they tell themselves they will. Does some genuine art come from this group? Yes. Definitely more than the previously mentioned one.
Then there are the true idealists. They really do love the ‘payment’ they receive in the reactions of their audiences. They smile watching us walk down the street in their clothes knowing that not only is their name on the label but they actually designed it. Their hearts melt a little when they hear us humming one of their compositions. Watching us ooh and ahhh as they hang upside down in the midst of an aerial ballet makes them fly higher and spin faster.
I want to believe, as more of them enter the mainstream and share their art with larger audiences, that that idealism remains. Coming from tribes where it has been nurtured and cultivated with added measures of concern for humanity and the planet, there is a strong ethic within them. But it will take audiences challenging themselves to open up to this level of art rather than demanding it be brought down to a discount store level for it survive on a broader plain and for the artists to make enough money to live without selling out. To help promote this effort, visit your local gallery, small music venue or summer stock theater. Don’t break down and turn on Top 40 radio, patronize some big arena tour or buy a framed print at Home Goods. Help grow a new integrity in the arts and their audiences.
In the circles I run in, probably the best known cry of “sellout” gets thrown at Green Day. These Bay Area punk rockers started with their altruistic mission to share the angst of the young to the point where the kids would sing along. Billy Joe and his cohorts created musical art that broke the rules. They felt the simple design atheistic of three or four chords, a solid bass line and a drum track that was the heartbeat of a patient suffering from a severe panic attack and worked it into really good songs. In the beginning success was getting a gig in a small club and having ten people turn out. Success was those ten people sharing the emotional experience of Green Day’s musical art. The boys went home, after calming their adrenalin high with the beer they got paid in, and relived the moment over and over, allowing it to feed the muses.
Everything seemed to genuine and organic through album after album. The artistic integrity prevailed until...American Idiot. Now it wasn’t that Green Day didn’t have any radio hits to that point. Gods only know how many high school graduations had to suffer through “Good Riddance” (Time Of Your Life)? But...it was still music for the sake of recreating emotions and sharing them with an audience. American Idiot, initially, was a grander creation. I’m not saying that it was the band's vision for it to become a massive pop-rock record that would produce multiple singles, massive videos, arena tours and a shit-ton of merch. I want to believe it was created from the heart. And maybe Billy did have thoughts in the back of his head about the eventual Broadway musical and that it would be art for art’s sake with nothing to do with the major bank it would all bring in. But it is obvious that somewhere along they way, American Idiot became a cash cow and the follow up album was just a rehash/sequel.
With new artists of all genres showing up on the radar screens lately, especially in the current pop culture environment of “cheap art”, what does it mean for them? First and foremost, it’s easy to separate sheep and goats when it comes to people with talent who just want to make a buck. They are picked out easily by managers, promoters, and agents. You hear them on the radio, see them on movie posters (as graphics artists and actors), watch them stealing shows on television or choosing their sculpture from a display at Pier 1. Could any of them be a real artist? Yes. Do they want to be? Well they think they are but it really is about the dollar signs.
Then there are the people that truly do have the artist mentality and heart. They start out with the greatest of intentions to change the world through their creations. Today they take their royalty checks feeling the tug on their guilty conscious, telling themselves that they need to eat and as soon as the car, house, boat, etc. is paid off they will go back to creating art with substance. They won’t but they tell themselves they will. Does some genuine art come from this group? Yes. Definitely more than the previously mentioned one.
Then there are the true idealists. They really do love the ‘payment’ they receive in the reactions of their audiences. They smile watching us walk down the street in their clothes knowing that not only is their name on the label but they actually designed it. Their hearts melt a little when they hear us humming one of their compositions. Watching us ooh and ahhh as they hang upside down in the midst of an aerial ballet makes them fly higher and spin faster.
I want to believe, as more of them enter the mainstream and share their art with larger audiences, that that idealism remains. Coming from tribes where it has been nurtured and cultivated with added measures of concern for humanity and the planet, there is a strong ethic within them. But it will take audiences challenging themselves to open up to this level of art rather than demanding it be brought down to a discount store level for it survive on a broader plain and for the artists to make enough money to live without selling out. To help promote this effort, visit your local gallery, small music venue or summer stock theater. Don’t break down and turn on Top 40 radio, patronize some big arena tour or buy a framed print at Home Goods. Help grow a new integrity in the arts and their audiences.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
St Augustine, FL - First Friday Art Walks
AGOSA galleries will be OPEN until at least 9pm for the celebration of the festive and fun July First Friday Artwalk!
Enjoy local art, complimentary refreshments and live music during the festive First Friday Artwalk! Call 904.829.0065 or 904.825.4577 for more information. AGOSA represents the finest St Augustine galleries with 15 member galleries featuring local art, glass, pottery, jewelry and more. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome!
Enjoy local art, complimentary refreshments and live music during the festive First Friday Artwalk! Call 904.829.0065 or 904.825.4577 for more information. AGOSA represents the finest St Augustine galleries with 15 member galleries featuring local art, glass, pottery, jewelry and more. This is a FREE event and everyone is welcome!
First Friday AGOSA Artwalk
Friday, July 1st, 2011
5pm to 9pm
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| John Thompson - Down the Rabbit Hole |
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
When street games & art collide
BOXHOCKEY!
Time: June 18, 2011 at 6pm to July 12, 2011 at 7pm
Location: Pandemic Gallery
Street: 37 Broadway
City/Town: Brooklyn NY
Website or Map: http://www.pandemicgallery.com
Event Type: art, show
Organized By: Pandemic Gallery
Like the site says 'Probably the greatest game you haven't played yet. Based on the rest of the description this sounds like a fun game and an equally fun exhibit. So if you're in the Brooklyn vicinity, stop in and enjoy.
Time: June 18, 2011 at 6pm to July 12, 2011 at 7pm
Location: Pandemic Gallery
Street: 37 Broadway
City/Town: Brooklyn NY
Website or Map: http://www.pandemicgallery.com
Event Type: art, show
Organized By: Pandemic Gallery
Like the site says 'Probably the greatest game you haven't played yet. Based on the rest of the description this sounds like a fun game and an equally fun exhibit. So if you're in the Brooklyn vicinity, stop in and enjoy.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Describing ‘The Tribes’
Over the past four years I’ve crossed paths with many artists. At the beginning most I knew as musicians. Over time I’ve learned that most of them also work in numerous mediums from film to clay to pen and ink. These folks also tend to gravitate towards each other and take up residence in art communities within the locations they actually reside.
Truly established U.S. tribes seem to be strongest in southern California with other outposts being in Seattle, Chicago and parts of Texas. Surprisingly, the large numbers of artists in New York City tend to keep to themselves with only small close-knit groups with a few cross-overs. Boston seems to be the same with one band of hippie/gypsies that I have been able to pick out.
The point of this blog is to be a beacon to all the tribes mainly in North America but also internationally. As more artisans come forward to identify and define themselves and their communities, the picture should become clearer and the definition more precise of modern neo-tribalism amongst artists.
Truly established U.S. tribes seem to be strongest in southern California with other outposts being in Seattle, Chicago and parts of Texas. Surprisingly, the large numbers of artists in New York City tend to keep to themselves with only small close-knit groups with a few cross-overs. Boston seems to be the same with one band of hippie/gypsies that I have been able to pick out.
The point of this blog is to be a beacon to all the tribes mainly in North America but also internationally. As more artisans come forward to identify and define themselves and their communities, the picture should become clearer and the definition more precise of modern neo-tribalism amongst artists.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Come join the circle
Peace. Shalom. Aloha. Pax.
Here is a meeting of the tribes. You will be introduced to members, communities, troupes, and events. There are gypsies, troubadours, mistrals, acrobats, painters, sculptors, weavers, smiths, and bards. We come from every corner of the globe and share a love of languages of the arts. Even though we may not speak a particular dialect, we understand it and revel in its unique beauty.
Here will be shared color, sound, texture, smell and taste. You will find all the elements; earth, air, fire and water in this place. You will be encouraged and inspired while sharing that encouragement and inspiration with others. Muses will be revealed. Young ones will be taught.
Over the next day or so, I will introduce you to three artists I interviewed a while back. Two are members of the West Hollywood, CA (WeHo) tribe and one moves between the Wicker Park (Chicago) tribe and the New York City tribe. Going forward there will be other conversations with all manner creators. There might be an occasional review of a performance, gallery show or museum exhibit. Maybe a topic for a comment discussion amongst the readers of this blog. It will be a creative space.
Pour your favorite libation, bring your own version of a peace-pipe, pull-up a chair and join in. If you wish to add your own tales to this tome, please contact me and we’ll schedule a chat.
The Scribe
Here is a meeting of the tribes. You will be introduced to members, communities, troupes, and events. There are gypsies, troubadours, mistrals, acrobats, painters, sculptors, weavers, smiths, and bards. We come from every corner of the globe and share a love of languages of the arts. Even though we may not speak a particular dialect, we understand it and revel in its unique beauty.
Here will be shared color, sound, texture, smell and taste. You will find all the elements; earth, air, fire and water in this place. You will be encouraged and inspired while sharing that encouragement and inspiration with others. Muses will be revealed. Young ones will be taught.
Over the next day or so, I will introduce you to three artists I interviewed a while back. Two are members of the West Hollywood, CA (WeHo) tribe and one moves between the Wicker Park (Chicago) tribe and the New York City tribe. Going forward there will be other conversations with all manner creators. There might be an occasional review of a performance, gallery show or museum exhibit. Maybe a topic for a comment discussion amongst the readers of this blog. It will be a creative space.
Pour your favorite libation, bring your own version of a peace-pipe, pull-up a chair and join in. If you wish to add your own tales to this tome, please contact me and we’ll schedule a chat.
The Scribe
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