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Hey Deamona,
I understand what your saying. I often wonder why I do the things I do. I have a reason for most pieces though, and some I just let develope the way they do, sort of evolve. I know they mean nothing to some people, and thats fine. But as long as they mean something to me, thats all that matters. If someone gets something from my work, thats a bonus.
A famous artist (i dont remember who) was asked...
"What is art to you?"
He replied...
"I dont know, but if I ever find out, I will stop creating it."
You may already be familiar with the Dada movement of the early 20's and 30's. The Dadaists, started the movement to make one simple point - that art can mean absolutely nothing. It was a stab at the Symbolists. They were tired of people always looking for meaning in art. Some of the fathers of the Dadaists, were Salvador Dali, Max Ernst, and Marcel Janco. Because of Dadaism, Surrealism was born, as well as modern masters like Dali. All of that, from nothing.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my site and dig into my work. I appreciate feedback, good or bad. When I was in college, we had critiques almost everyday in one class or another. My skin is thick. It would appear that you really looked into my work, and I dig that. I had pieces censored/banned from several shows here, due to subject material. Even in highschool, I had pieces removed from shows. Mostly, because of religious or politcal views that they felt were threatened by my work. Though I was mad, I accomplished more than I had set out for. I was making people think. I just created them because I liked them, but they represented more to some people. Much more. Im willing to bet though, some people that saw those pieces before they were removed, felt nothing. Thats fine too. Thats art.
take care Deamona, and see you on the boards.
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