1) The author argues that we need new, original art that is inspired from within rather than being derivative or created to fit market demands.
2) The author was previously a painter influenced by modern art but became disillusioned as the art world descended into chaos and the idea that painting was dead took hold.
3) After a spiritual experience with Buddhist monks, the author realized they wanted to create transcendent, inspiring art that reveals beauty and connects viewers with deeper questions about reality. The author's new work is original and spiritually inspired rather than emulating other artists.
Modern art helps create freedom for people by challenging conventional thinking. In this article I broadly outline the development of abstract art and conclude with reflections and examples on how abstract art relates specifically to our modern era.
Modern art helps create freedom for people by challenging conventional thinking. In this article I broadly outline the development of abstract art and conclude with reflections and examples on how abstract art relates specifically to our modern era.
Slideshow complements Gardner's Art Through the Ages (Global) textbooks. Prepared for ART 102 - Montgomery County Community College - Jean Thobaben - Adjunct Instructor.
This presentation looks at the maybe over used essay by Walter Benjamin, "The Work of Art in The Age of Mechanical Reproduction" and looks at its relevance to digital arts practice.
Modernism in Art: An Introduction: 'Standing in the sumit...' Futurisms' bec...James Clegg
Lecture 5 in 'Modernism in Art: An Inroduction'. This weeks focused on Futurism, beginning with a reading of the 1909 Manifesto and discussing some of the key works associated with the group. Additionally this presentation includes a brief introduction to changes taking place in design.
*NOTE: This was a slideshow with audio. For the full version, see it now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_gOezyDhGg.
For my US History class, a brief discussion of modernist art in the early years. CC Lisa M Lane Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2012.
Slideshow complements Gardner's Art Through the Ages (Global) textbooks. Prepared for ART 102 - Montgomery County Community College - Jean Thobaben - Adjunct Instructor.
This presentation looks at the maybe over used essay by Walter Benjamin, "The Work of Art in The Age of Mechanical Reproduction" and looks at its relevance to digital arts practice.
Modernism in Art: An Introduction: 'Standing in the sumit...' Futurisms' bec...James Clegg
Lecture 5 in 'Modernism in Art: An Inroduction'. This weeks focused on Futurism, beginning with a reading of the 1909 Manifesto and discussing some of the key works associated with the group. Additionally this presentation includes a brief introduction to changes taking place in design.
*NOTE: This was a slideshow with audio. For the full version, see it now on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_gOezyDhGg.
For my US History class, a brief discussion of modernist art in the early years. CC Lisa M Lane Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2012.
Debates around the idea that the interrelation or the interaction between artwork and viewers has been modified with the practice of Relational Aesthetics.
The Top Skills That Can Get You Hired in 2017LinkedIn
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This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide on how to effectively use Pinterest. It covers the basics such as account creation and navigation, as well as advanced techniques including creating eye-catching pins and optimizing your profile. The tutorial also explores collaboration and networking on the platform. With visual illustrations and clear instructions, this tutorial will equip you with the skills to navigate Pinterest confidently and achieve your goals.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
Fashionista Chic Couture Maze & Coloring Adventures is a coloring and activity book filled with many maze games and coloring activities designed to delight and engage young fashion enthusiasts. Each page offers a unique blend of fashion-themed mazes and stylish illustrations to color, inspiring creativity and problem-solving skills in children.
This document announces the winners of the 2024 Youth Poster Contest organized by MATFORCE. It lists the grand prize and age category winners for grades K-6, 7-12, and individual age groups from 5 years old to 18 years old.
Boudoir photography, a genre that captures intimate and sensual images of individuals, has experienced significant transformation over the years, particularly in New York City (NYC). Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, NYC has been a hub for the evolution of various art forms, including boudoir photography. This article delves into the historical background, cultural significance, technological advancements, and the contemporary landscape of boudoir photography in NYC.
Brushstrokes of Inspiration: Four Major Influences in Victor Gilbert’s Artist...KendraJohnson54
Throughout his career, Victor Gilbert was influenced heavily by various factors, the most notable being his upbringing and the artistic movements of his time. A rich tapestry of inspirations appears in Gilbert’s work, ranging from their own experiences to the art movements of that period.
Brushstrokes of Inspiration: Four Major Influences in Victor Gilbert’s Artist...
Beyond post modernism
1. Beyond Post Modernism
What we needtodayisNewWork,Original Work.People are tiredof the derivativeartof Post
Modernism, of the art that iscalculatedto shockand undermine our inheritedwisdom, of the art
that isproducedto fitintothe market place,of art that isledbyInstitutions.The PostModernart of
the last thirtyyearshas engenderedablasé attitude,acynical attitude andhasdebasedArtandby
consequence hasdebasedusall.
A lie,cookedupbyintellectual theorists hasbeenfoisteduponusthat ‘paintingisdead’andthat
there isno longeranyoriginality. Thatall experience isinsome waymediatedandthatour sense of
self isconstructedfromthe ‘blandishmentsof massmediaandadvertising’
I too hadbeenlabouringunderthe delusionthatsaideverythinghadbeendone andthatall that
was leftforpainterstodo waspickoverthe bonesof previousdiscoveriesandthe work of artists
nowdeceased.Thatthere wasno longeranythingNew inpainting.
Well,Ihave seenthe Light. The truthis almostthe complete opposite.ThereisNew Art…there is
NewPainting.The source of inspirationandexperience coming fromwithinourselves.
I beganmy careeras a painterinthe 70’s full of enthusiasmforModernArt…inspired by the
romanticstoriesof the Impressionists, Cezanne, VanGogh,Picasso,Kandinsky …artistsforging
towarda brave NewWorld,havingbrokenwith the figurative traditionthatextendedbackwardsto
Giottoor indeed the Greeks. Itseemedtome thenthatAlfredBarr’sversionof historywas
reasonable andthe theoriesof ClementGreenburg were interesting. Asayoungman I believedIhad
‘something’andindeedasanArt student inAustraliastudyingatSwinburnUniversityunderJeffrey
Makin andRoger KempIwas ‘goingplaces’.
Thensomethinginterestinghappenedtome.Anacquaintance,whowastotallyimmersedin the
culture of Drugs Sex andRock’n Roll and was infact a drugaddict hadgone to Indiainsearch of
cheapdrugs.This same personwasfound,overdosedinagutterinCalcutta byBuddhistMonkswho
carriedhimback to theirmonastery and,intime,restoredhim.He returnedtoAustraliaand came
by mystudioa completelytransformedperson, glowinginhealth, drugfree and atpeace.
On hisinsistence Iaccompaniedhimtomeetthe monksandthe now deceasedand famousLama
Yeshe.Iwentto the Buddhistmonasteryintendingtostayfor twoweeksandfinishedupstayingsix
months,meditatingtenhoursaday.All that happenedatthe monasteryisanotherstory.
I returnedtoMelbourne where itseemedthingshadchanged…Ihadchanged…the artworldit
seemedtome wasin chaos…Pop, Feminism, Minimalism, Post –Minimalism,Conceptualism, Land
art, Bodyart, Performance art and “Bad Painting”.…andthe general consensusthatPaintingwas
Dead. Was thisthe inevitable conclusionof the ModernProject? Isuppose,unconsciously,I
became a Post-Modernist.All Ihadeverwantedtobecome wasa great painter.Disillusioned,I
thoughtof the heroesof the past…Leonardo,Botticelli,Titian…Theyhad ‘something’.Maybe Ihad
lostmy nerve…the meditationhadcertainlyopenedme uptoeverypossibility… Idecidedto
increase myknowledgeandskill andsetaboutstudyingthe OldMasters.Thisiswhatbroughtme to
England.
In Englandthere wasFrancisBacon and LucienFreud,twogreatPost Modernistswhorejectedthe
ideal of ModernArt or neverunderstoodit.Forthe nextthirtyyearsIstudied tomasterthe intense
attentiontodetail of the mediaevalartistslike VanEyckto the broad brushstrokingexpressionism
of Goya andto some extentdevelopedmyownfigurative style,winningthe DiscerningEye with
2. Portraitof the Artistas a Fool and enjoyingamoderatelysuccessful careerasa figurative painter.
My personal projectculminatedinaseries of twenty6’x5’paintingsonthe Passionof Christ
Almostat the endof thisseriesanotherinterestingthinghappened. Whilstpaintingthe Resurrection
episode, infree, broad,colourfulstrokesrepresentingthe transcendental light emanatingfromthe
ResurrectedChrist…IhadanEpiphany that tookme back to the beginning andIrealized once more
that the Modern Movementwasbegunbythe influenceof the HolySpirit,the Zeitgeist, andthatthe
purpose of Art isto ’glorifyGod’,tobe transcendent, toinspire people,tobringjoyand peace and
connectthe viewerwiththeirdeepermind(self) andlead tocontemplationof the great questions
like “Whatis Reality?”Where dowe come from?Where are we going?And that Art, Paintingshould
reveal Beauty,and(withthe Modernideal) beautythathasnot beenseenbefore. InamomentI saw
it all.
An artistonlyreallycontributeswhenthe artiscomingfromthe deepestpart,fromthe spirit, from
the soul. Notfrom the ego.
The NewWork is original… the inspiration comingfrompersonalexperience inmeditation …no
longeremulatingotherartistsorworkingina derivative style. There isahuge untappedpotential
for painting withthe imagesfromthe electronmicroscope,the Hubbletelescope,the Ligaproject…
the advancesof science are mirroringthe innerexperience andthe timeless wisdomof the sages.
AdvancesinNeuroscience are revealingthe correlationbetweenourperceptionsof the structures
and patternsof the outside world andourminds.
Realityisspiritual.The New ArtisSpiritual andleadstothe realizationof the onenessof all creation,
of ourdeepconnectionwith the cosmos/natureandtoeach other.
I am veryhappyto be showingthisNewWork.