#artwriting

[sawidjistudio]

#art #arthealing #paintingmeditation #artgallery #artblog #artwriting #contemporaryart #artcommunity #positive #creative #imagination #poetic #photography

[fscotthess]

Warm water rinses the greasy soil of nostalgia from her skin. Her shift over, her muscles sink into the rhythmic movement of the waves lapping at her sides, waiting. Soon she hears the crackle of dry vegetation underfoot as the neighbor boys approach through the stiff reeds and the nightly vigil begins. Theirs is not the lecherous glint of the old cook, her mother's “friend,” seeking to exercise his right as her protector. These are as innocent gazes as one can expect in this day, full of joy and secret marveling. They look inward, following the circuitous route of the waterline on her flesh, seeking the dark crevice through which their mothers bore them. She meets the viewers’ gaze, unashamed, her mind cool as a breeze through the open window. Tomorrow, her bath water will inundate the valley, washing centuries of dust and all living things down to the sea. No ancient odalisque, hung safely on the wall, she is a wolf, Iocasta with filed teeth. The circular, incestual surprises of history hold no sway over her, but spiral down the drain with fried fish fat and the lustful thoughts of little boys. The Open Window, 1996, oil on canvas, 48 × 64 inches, 8 pm in The Hours of the Day series. [When the Orange County Museum of Art showed my Hours of the Day series in 2000, I was asked by Director Naomi Vine to explain each painting for the catalogue. I refused, but told her I would write fiction instead. The above excerpt is from the catalog] #fscotthess #hoursoftheday #hours #realistpainting #narrativepainting #narrativeart #figurepainting #orangecountymuseumofart #mythpainting #oldmasterpainting #serialpainting #classicalart #artwriting #fictionaboutart #shortfiction #shortstories https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd8mEJ7rxEf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#fscotthess #hoursoftheday #hours #realistpainting #narrativepainting #narrativeart #figurepainting #orangecountymuseumofart #mythpainting #oldmasterpainting #serialpainting #classicalart #artwriting #fictionaboutart #shortfiction #shortstories

[trascapades]

💰✍️🏾#ArtIsAWeapon @calabargallery is hosting a virtual, fee-based #grantwriting workshop for #artists on Dec. 4, 2022, 3PM-4PM ET. Link for details and registration below. 👇🏾 Reposted from @calabargallery DONT MISS THIS!!! IT'S NOW VIRTUAL GRANT PROPOSAL WRITING Strategies for Artists and Writers Dec 4, 2022, 3pm - 4pm FEE BASED WORKSHOP REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-proposal-writing-strategies-for-artists-and-writers-tickets-461664419707 Consultant Charlie Vazquez will share tips and strategies for writing successful funding  proposals for artists and writers. Increase your chances of being awarded by understanding what happens once you submit your application, what reviewers look for when approving or rejecting proposals.  Charlie Vazquez is a publishing professional and freelance grant-writer who has raised over $1.3 million in capital campaign and program funding for nonprofits and his consulting company since 2014.  Calabar Gallery represents and exhibits underserved artists locally and globally: African, African American and Caribbean artists, with the mission of providing a place for community, exhibition, creative initiatives and projects. Visit calabargallery.com #calabargallery #nyc #artexhibition #blackart #artwork #portraitpainting #contemporaryart #Grantwriting #drawings #artgallery #africanart #artspace #artwriters #harlemart #artwriting https://www.instagram.com/p/ClQnrjaA-Wt/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#artisaweapon #grantwriting #artists #calabargallery #nyc #artexhibition #blackart #artwork #portraitpainting #contemporaryart #drawings #artgallery #africanart #artspace #artwriters #harlemart #artwriting

[phoenixxs1]

DEAR ME:

I am sorry. I'm sorry that you tried so desperately to fix others, when your own hands were shaking. I'm sorry that I didn't give you enough time to heal, that I let you seal the wounds of everyone else whilst your own we're bleeding. I'm sorry that there were days when smiling hurt but you forced yourself to laugh so that no one had to worry about you. I'm sorry that you have all of you your time and effort to people that didn't give the same back. I'm sorry that there were nights when you cried yourself to sleep and no one bothered to understand why. And I'm so sorry that I did not love you, like you deserved to be loved.

#self reflection #artwriting #writing #asthetic

[manifestopaulo]

A History through Vinyl

Back in the day, in my earliest recollections of music, there is one vivid memory that stands out. As I sat in front of the television, a mesmerising figure appeared before my eyes. It was Afrika Bambaata, a man who seemed to have descended from another galaxy and exuded an aura of a space age prophet. It was in that moment, watching Bambaata on the full technicolour TV during the 80s, that my young mind began to grasp that we was living in a remarkable future.

Then a peculiar anachronism unfolded before my very eyes, and it was somewhat linked to my brother's unexpected shift in music preference, taking a step back in time.

During the early years of the 1980s, my brother and his group of friends found themselves deeply immersed in the captivating allure of the American street culture, indulging in the realms of hip hop, break dancing, and graffiti art. 

However, at some juncture, my brother's musical taste took a surprising turn as he began to amass a collection of vinyl records featuring classic rock and older music, appearing to defy the contemporary norms of the era.

I vividly recall the first sign of this peculiar transformation when he made the decision to revamp our shared bedroom. One by one, he adorned the walls with meticulously placed postcards displaying revered album covers and legendary artists, turning our room into a gallery of icons like Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and films like Stanley Kubrick's "A Clockwork Orange."

It was as if a mesmerising time warp had taken hold of my brother's taste, leading him towards older rock and genres. Among his favorites were Pink Floyd, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and The Who. 

In London the emergence of a new growing hip taste marked a significant departure from mainstream trends. It was an era where I personally witnessed the transformative power of music in shaping one's identity and taste. This phenomenon introduced me to the concept of the 'teenage thing', where an individual's music preferences underwent a dramatic shift.

The rise of this phenomenon signified not only a desire to be part of a particular sub-culture, but also a yearning to explore styles that deviated from the mainstream. Previously, there had been a noticeable shift towards a glamorous and materialistic society which had its attendant hoi-polloi with their conformist tendencies. However, this emerging movement manifested as a distinct alternative scene, fiercely rejected this.

Simultaneously, this movement was regarded as more upwardly mobile, emphasising the importance of intellectual astuteness, exclusivity, cultured and literary aspirations like Jack Kerouac becoming significant again. This lofty stance was epitomised by influential figures such as Morrissey from The Smiths, who endorsed a similar worldview.

A new fashion movement evolved and a reciprocal relationship developed between the developments on the streets of London and the trends showcased in influential fashion magazines like The Face and I.D. Magazine, which predominantly focused on the London scene. It is undeniable that my brother wholeheartedly embraced this change. These publications provided an alternative response to the dominant mainstream preferences, such as the 80s soul scene.

Furthermore, the emergence of prominent bands such as The Smiths, U2, and Simple Minds had a significant impact. It is worth noting that punk retained its influence, alongside independent record labels like Rough Trade and the nascent Creation Records, which eventually birthed influential bands such as Primal Scream and Oasis. Alongside these musical influences, the movement was further propelled by its association with iconic fashion styles, all of which played a crucial role in this growing movement. 

This movement eventually paved the way (or gave way to) the explosion of acid house and the indie scene, characterised by a deliberate homage to hippie culture and psychedelic rock, while propelling us forward into the future once again.

During this time, people rebelled against mainstream tastes and this allowed the young people to dictate the trends. Small businesses, subcultures, and independent venues thrived, creating a sense of belonging and community within the movement.

Capitalism and corporations eventually adapted and absorbed these outliers, but for a time, it was a true alternative, made by the people themselves. The impact of this movement would go on to inform the hipster culture of London in recent years, showing the everlasting influence of this unique moment in time.

In conclusion, the peculiar anachronism that unfolded before my eyes, intertwined with my brother's unexpected shift in music preference, was a manifestation of a larger movement that defied contemporary norms. A similar movement happened in the U.S with Heavy Metal & Grunge but with a different emphasis on aspirations. It challenged mainstream tastes, embraced individuality, and paved the way for alternative expressions. This transformative period in music showed that things could move back as well as forward. It shaped and formed the identities not just of individuals but of the city of London for years to come.

#copywriting #short form #art writing #music history #artwriting #Advertising #blogging #culture

[ingridkepkova]

Knihy o živote, 2013

5kníh, autorská kniha, denníková tvorba, zberateľstvo, koláž, kombinovaná technika

Denníky som nosila všade so sebou. Boli tvorené spontánne, bez autocenzúry. Ich vystavenie a prezentácia svetu nebola pôvodný zámer. 

Vypovedajú o živote mladého dievčaťa, ktoré sa ocitá v novom prostredí mesta Košice na vysokej škole a internáte. Toto nové prostredie jej spôsobuje kultúrny šok. Intímne výpovede o vzťahoch s ľuďmi, expresívne texty, kresby a koláže vytvárajú ucelený dojem z jej prežívania.

Books about life, 2013

5 books, art book, diary , collecting, collage, combined technique

I carried these diaries everywhere. They were created spontaneously, without self-censorship. Their exposure and presentation to the world was not the original intention.

They speak about the life of a young girl who finds herself in a new environment in the city of Košice at university and in a dormitory. This new environment causes her a cultural shock. Intimate testimonies about relationship with people, expressive texts, drawings, and collages create a comprehensive impression of her experiences.

#atmospheric #3dobject #drawing #writing #intermedia #obsessive #photography #realityreport #artbook #artbooks #authorbook #collage #artwriting #experimentalartist #visualartist #obsession #obsessions #obsessed #artobsession #artisticobsession #obsessivethinking #socialexperiment #slovakia #younggirl #slovakart #slovakiaartist #personalmytologies #slovakiaart #experimentalart #ingridkepkova

[sarahmoonartroom]

artist statement (March 2023)

It starts as a daydream. A place I would rather be.

My work is rooted in my fascination with the phenomenological.

My practice is expanding beyond just painting on canvas, where now, exploration in sculpture and technology is facilitating this space-rock, psychedelic pop, magic carpet ride.

I am inspired by the ephemeral and visionary space we visit in our heads when we hear our favorite music or flashback to a sweet memory. Essentially, the moments on Earth that successfully subvert the melancholy and take you on a fantastic voyage.

My existence is heavily influenced by fantasy-world-building internet societies like Webkinz World and Club Penguin. Ever since I was able to hold a crayon, I have been escaping for hours at time to construct my own psychedelic reality. 

With an innate fluorescent color palette and attraction to the artificial, craft materials like glitter glue, acrylic paint, and papier Mache effectively allow me to explore scale and material intuitively.

My hope is to can create an accessible space that invites viewers to escape reality and envision a future that is as radical and abundant as the work itself. I want to turn the white/cube gallery into a sort of amusement park. To create experiences and push the absurd.

We are all made of stardust.

 Minute specks of glittering dust that hold together to create this infinite crystal universe of wonder, delight, pain, humor, and exploration.Join me in filling the void with glitter. Let us spray paint its insides neon pink, coat it in resin, and negate the space between the wonderful and the repulsive. 

#writing #artwriting #moonart #sarahmoonartroom #mfastudent #mfaprogram #artschool #arteducation #artiststatement #sarahmoon #slay

[parallel-awhite]

#bones #thinking

Sculptural dynamism. Recognition of interior scaffolding. I arise via skeletal authority. The skeleton is the author of my verticality. Smooth motion is underpinned by stable architectures. Interface with ground and gravitational forces. Shared modes of alignment among living mammals. [In response to today's offering from @biodiversitypix. [“Description of the skeleton of an extinct gigantic Sloth, Mylodon robustus, Owen, with observations on Megatherioid quadrupeds in general /.London, 1842″ ] 

#skeleton #bio #extinct #body #subjectivity #writing #thinking #sensing #sentience #architecture #artwriting

[barbarapolster]

Not a bad day for all this writing stuff 😉

#artwriting #chicagoart #brooklynrail #wronglifereview

[thisisnotanartcritiqueblog]

Cómo no devenir nube.

En el mundo humano y planetario, existen distintos tipos de nubes. 

Casi todas comparten lo vaporoso y mutable como cierta “estabilidad” en su forma matérica. 

“Las nubes planetarias duran porque se deshacen” 

Suben y bajan, vuelan, se desplazan en bosques se vuelven río y devienen mar. 

La historia de la colonización sigue las rutas del agua: 

En el mundo, existen 5 rutas marítimas principales. Los humanos siempre han querido colonizar la tierra y todo lo que contiene. 

Ha sido demasiado humano, perpetuar la práctica de dominar el espacio y el tiempo, crear rutinas para crear certezas, y crear certezas para dejar de imaginar escenarios alternos, para dejar de inventarnos en otras formas de estar en y con la materia. Sobre todo ha sido muy humano creer dominar la materia, su forma, su ritmo y su punto de ebullición. 

Las nubes electrónicas, cruzan dimensiones espaciales poco pensadas, tecnologías digitales que navegan corporalidades intangibles, materiales híbridos, mitad código, mitad polímero.

Formas matéricas de existencia residual. 

Su mécanica existe fuera del espacio terrestre.

Su ruido,

Es eléctrico, constante, punzante.

Las nubes electrónicas siguen las rutas marítimas. 

Como una inscripción colonial que repite una narrativa de dominación sobre cuerpos y especies. 

Me gustan las nubes, porque se deshacen. 

Pero las nubes electrónicas y digitales no tienen punto de fuga. 

Hace tiempo se confirmó la presencia de agua en el planeta Marte. 

El planeta de la guerra. El planeta interior más alejado al sol. 

La historia de la colonización sigue las rutas del agua. 

Este es un boceto de Marte. Terraformado, con océanos, nubes y zonas verdes. 

Las nubes duran porque se deshacen: Prisioneras en su forma mutable.

#LANDSCAPE #colonization #ARTPRACTICES #artwriting

[standarddesigns]

Shadows on the wall at the Cornelia Parker show at @tate Britain, which is really good - proof that conceptual art can be warmly engaging and even entertaining. (Her voice even comes through in the information panels, which are pitch perfect for the show - and how many exhibitions can you say that about?!) #tate #tatebritain #corneliaparker #exhibition #artexhibition #art #contemporaryart #london #londongallery #londongalleries #londonmuseum #museum #conceptualart #artwriting (at Tate Britain) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceou8ujo4hT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#tate #tatebritain #corneliaparker #exhibition #artexhibition #art #contemporaryart #london #londongallery #londongalleries #londonmuseum #museum #conceptualart #artwriting

[me-insane]

Drafting

#drawing #draftkings #drafting #writers and poets #artwriting #sad poem #sad thoughts

[ifyxpressions]

I gravitate towards art pieces that call me to first reflect on my own experiences through literal and or metaphoric approachs, to then think about other people and the universals. #notes #artwriting #reflected #seen #IfeatuanyaChiejina #IfyChiejina #art #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #composedthinker https://www.instagram.com/p/CeC1YFoMtb6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#notes #artwriting #reflected #seen #ifeatuanyachiejina #ifychiejina #art #contemporaryart #contemporaryartist #composedthinker

[jwdragon-blog]

A recent exhibit at The Lockwood Gallery curated by Alan Goolman is covered in @dart_international_magazine Posted @withregram • @dart_international_magazine “A Dream Within a Dream” is a group exhibition that mines the unconscious… the artists Farrell Brickhouse, William Gary, Joel Longenecker, David Pollack, Claudia Renfro together with the installation artist and filmmaker Beverly Peterson, explore the expressive edge of the mindful eye. Read more: http://bit.ly/lockwood01 (LINK IN BIO) . . . #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #hudsonvalleyart #lockwoodgallery #kingatonny #woodstockny #rhinebeckny #hudsonnyart #hudsonny #saugertiesny #artwriting #artcriticism #dartinternationalmagazine #artreview #farrellbrickhouse #williamgary #davidpollack #beverlypeterson #joellongenecker #claudiarenfro #shakydave #jendragon (at Lockwood Architecture PLLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdlWS0QrHhC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #hudsonvalleyart #lockwoodgallery #kingatonny #woodstockny #rhinebeckny #hudsonnyart #hudsonny #saugertiesny #artwriting #artcriticism #dartinternationalmagazine #artreview #farrellbrickhouse #williamgary #davidpollack #beverlypeterson #joellongenecker #claudiarenfro #shakydave #jendragon

[pamirsportfolio]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and my next write-up just got published! In two parts, I profile a couple of local artists in the Triangle area of North Carolina, their art and mental struggles. This is about the first artist. Go see his dope paintings and read about his art and overcoming mental struggles. Slideshow of his paintings looks better on mobile. On desktop click each one to make bigger.

#photographers on tumblr #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mental health month #art writing #artwriting #artwriter #journalist #artstories #arts and culture

[soniabenachoura]

Join me at www.soniabenachoura.com and get your free pdf! #freebie #freepdf #freesample #contemporaryartist #modernart #aestheticsinart #aesthetics #aesthetic #publication #freebooksample #artbook#newbook #artwriter https://www.instagram.com/p/CpfklsWoxoX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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