It's time for a major clean-up!
Both at home and at work I'm going through all my stuff.
At home there are two big piles: one with things that are still great and that I'll give away (mostly to a friend who does yard sales) and one with things I'm going to throw away.
Although I might rethink that last option …
In the article about Shadowology you already learned about one sort of 'shadow art'.
But did you know that there are different forms?
Although I love them all, the following one is also one of my favourites.
Have you ever heard of the British artists Tim Noble and Sue Webster ?
I was pretty sure they were mentioned in the book Wild Art by David Carrier & Joachim Pissarro. But apparently they aren't (although they would fit right in). Probably I found out about their art while surfing, after reading aforementioned book a few years ago.
Anyway, with the amount of things I'm throwing away right now, I maybe should take a shot at the sort of art they're producing 😄
What makes it special is that the artworks are based on 'found objects' and that at first sight you only see garbage.
But when you change your focus to the shadows they produce, you'll discover magnificent art.
After watching following movie, I'm sure that you too will never see 'trash' the same way again!
If you're interested to see the artists' workplace or to hear them talking about their way of working, you can watch following movies:
Once again, you have a winner here, Tau. In my opinion, this is an illustration of what art (be it paintings, sculptures, writing, camera footage...) is about: you live your life and look at reality with your specific eye, seeing things through a particular lens of your own. On a different note, these two artists do not leave me with a very positive vibe, but that's just me. And the concept behind the nihilistic/optimistic thingy seems too meager to hold up - bit of a weird idea, really. But their sculptures are intriguing and well thought-out, I think.
ReplyDeleteYour reaction reminds me of one of my favourite quotes about creativity:
Delete"Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at a set of elements, the same ones everyone else sees, but then reassemble those floating bits and pieces into an enticing new possibility." (Rosabeth Moss Kanter)
Actually, I entirely agree with you on your perception of the artists' vibe.
But that makes it the more intriguing, doesn't it?
How such beautiful things can be created by such tormented souls.
Light comes out of darkness. And in this case it can be interpreted both literally and figuratively and the other way round too 😄
How do you perceive me, Bohse?
Probably as a rather positive person due to my humorous replies on your blog and the lighter subjects I present here on mine.
But actually, I have quite a dark side too which doesn't often see the light. But then again, don't we all?
"How do you perceive me, Bohse?" Ha, nice try, Tau, every time a woman asks you that question, you just know you're up the creek without the proverbial paddle. Wars have been fought for less than that. But no, I do not necessarily perceive you as an exclusively positive person. You said it yourself: Light comes out of darkness. And I believe that's your cue on the stage of life. And yes, you're in good company if you feel like that.
DeleteFor some reason, in this exchange Marilyn Monroe's famous quote comes to mind, of which I'll only quote the second part because the first part does not necessarily apply to you: "If you can't handle me at my worst, you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best."
Now you're generalizing, Bohse 😄
DeleteWhat a beautiful turn of phrase: "I believe that's your cue on the stage of life".
And yes, I know that you and some of your followers have the same vision of life. That's what I like about you all 😉
After all these months you still manage to surprise me!
Although I know many quotes, I've never heard the one you mentioned.
Marilyn Monroe was totally right 😄
You know I'm curious, so of course I had to look up the first part: "I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle."
"Selfish?" Partially, as you first have to take care of yourself before you can support others.
"Impatient?" Not often, but it also depends on the occasion.
"A little insecure?" Generally not.
"I make mistakes." Of course, everyone does.
"I am out of control." No comment 😄
"At times hard to handle." Absolutely. Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom 😋
I, on the other hand, don't know the meaning of the word "selfish", I am patience incarnate, extremely self-confident, I yet have to make my first mistake in life, I am always in control and on the whole a remarkably easy-going guy.
ReplyDeleteOnly trouble is, I am a terrible liar.
😄😄😄
DeleteI know you are.
Nevertheless, I still like you 😋