The collage as story first was revealed to me in 2003. As I recall - there was an ad in the "want ads"* section of my local newspaper. A person (woman) was having a class in her condo about collage making. For a fee, of course. I thought why not? Because at the time I was … Continue reading The Collage As Story
Category: Art
Pluribus: “The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.”Smash or Pass?
Pluribus is a new series on Apple TV (I've watched it on Amazon Prime) with the premiss: "The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness." It explores the question of Free Will versus perpetual joy. At first, I would have kicked it (passed.) Because I thought it disjointed, with a confusing opening. … Continue reading Pluribus: “The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.”Smash or Pass?
Intellectual Loneliness
Intellectual loneliness is about realizing how few people can tolerate complexity. Intellectual loneliness is the basis of art. It isn't about wanting 'deep talks'. It is about how quickly people rush to have an answer; rather than to understand. Unfortunately, it is understanding that leads to compassion. Generally, people want to feel good and be … Continue reading Intellectual Loneliness
The Impractical Cabinetmaker, and ‘those people’
The Impractical Cabinetmaker (1979) was a book written by James Krenov, a Russian born, famous, fine-woodworker and philosopher. He has a lot to say about life and work, love and passion. Not unlike Sigmund Freud who intimated life was about nothing more than love and work. From Krenov's book: Not long ago I was asked: "What … Continue reading The Impractical Cabinetmaker, and ‘those people’