Musings of a Sensitive Artist

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-303030052011-10-24T10:38:36.385-05:00Musings of a Sensitive ArtistComing Soon!SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-14256828400426116832007-10-21T17:50:00.000-05:002007-10-21T18:55:12.038-05:00The New Face of Originality: An Exploration of the Evolution of Origin and Appropriation in Contemporary Art

All art has an origin, an initial spark of inspiration that ignites the conception of a piece. This conceptual seed can spring from a multitude of cultural, historical, environmental, emotional, and intellectual sources as well as vary in its manifestation from a subliminal whisper to overt appropriation. Art does not exist in isolation; it is affected by context and cannot be viewed in a

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1156709408224706462006-08-27T14:41:00.000-05:002006-08-27T15:10:08.473-05:00The Search For Balance

Harmony. Proportion. Symmetry. Homeostasis. Median. Compromise. Equality. Neutrality. We are all in pursuance of balance, seeking a core essence from which all things emanate. A midpoint between extremes. A grey card that aligns all values. A certain ebb and flow of adversary forces that permeate our existence. It is this rhythmic beat that allows the possibility of harmonies: layered

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1156574267292482422006-08-26T01:04:00.000-05:002006-08-26T13:20:44.916-05:00Michael Queenland: Photographs, Sculpture, and Shaker Classics

Reflective, quiet, minimalist, mysterious, intriguing, nostalgic, these are just a few of the ways to describe Michael Queenland: Photographs, Sculpture, and Shaker Classics. The exhibit deals largely with Michael's exploration of the dimensions of thought and circulation. In a sense Michael attempts to dissect the human psyche: delving into areas of curiosity, memory, observation, and human

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1156569698985267282006-08-25T22:41:00.000-05:002006-08-26T13:21:24.193-05:00The Nature of Artists

I've been reading the writings of a young sculptor, Jenny Read, and they have led me to reflect on the nature of artists. It continues to amaze me how similar our thoughts are. It causes me to wonder if we are all searching for the same unspoken truths. Following different paths, longing to stumble upon the answers to the questions embedded so deep within. Artists walk the line between quiet

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1151864013375869962006-07-02T13:12:00.000-05:002006-07-02T13:13:33.376-05:00Commercialism in Art

When I look at the art world today I see a system that has become commercialized and devoid of the passion and purity of art. It is fraught with politics, political correctness, and hidden agendas. Museums claim to be unbiased, but present exhibits that cater to the preferences and tastes of the individuals who fund them. Private collectors, unless financially unburdened, are forced to

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1151365759711276742006-06-26T18:47:00.000-05:002006-07-02T13:12:30.740-05:00Andrew Wyeth: Visual Analysis

A painting is the embodiment of the artist and all that surrounds him. Everyday influences, emotions, environs, and contacts are expressedthrough the smooth pigments. Only when the viewer is familiar with theseaspects can the painting be seen in its entirety. Art is profoundlyeffected by history, economy, and social issues. Andrew Wyeth, one of the great painters of the twentieth century,

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1151365624717128682006-06-26T18:44:00.000-05:002006-06-26T18:47:04.720-05:00Morandi and Chardin: White Paper

Although, Morandi‚s and Chardin‚s work have similar subject matter, theirapproaches are significantly different. Each has a distinct style; however, their work shares many analogous characteristics. Both Chardinand Morandi place importance on fundamental formal elements such ascomposition, balance, rhythm, contrast, unity, and object relationships. They also share a willingness to assay with

SensitiveArtisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10667250750926787052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30303005.post-1151366889551673912006-06-25T19:07:00.000-05:002006-06-26T19:16:46.113-05:00Artist Statement: Jennie R Poston

My work is about a search for tangible beauty through a direct, physical process. I enjoy the innate beauty found in natural materials, which I strive to isolate and refine. I connect to a subtractive view of life, where the distractions and superficiality of today‚s society are removed. Once all excessive details are striped away pure, undiluted form remains. Mass relationships, gesture, and

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