why art? posts & ideas

how do you feel

From the moment we are born, every human feels. Whether it’s cold, hunger, warmth, joy- feelings are there, unlearned & basic; emotions that drive our every action. The purpose of ‘feelings’ (physical senses), as evolved over millions of years, is to alert us (all humans) to threatening situations that may impact our survival; the evolution of […]

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i know nothing

Last month I went to an art show that knocked my socks off. What I saw was the work of Jean Michel Basquiat (at the AGO), where close to 85 large-scale paintings and drawings from private collections and public museums were exhibited. Every piece in the exhibit expressed a clear and precise message; true, honest and unselfconscious. This is art […]

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why art? posts & ideas

it’s PERFECT!

“It’s perfect! “ …said almost no one about anything because, come on- NOTHING is perfect, though not for lack of trying. From elementary school and beyond we are urged enthusiastically to “exceed expectations” (a common report card credential) and differentiate from the crowd. To surpass, transcend and excel; to be better than anyone else such that […]

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why art? posts & ideas

the vanity of apples

Have you read about the new apples? “Non-browning, [Arctic® Apples] look better, taste better, last longer” and are now deregulated by the USDA  for restriction-free growing in the United States. (!) And while this was the media hype a few weeks ago (non-browning apples! non-browning apples!) all I could think about was Dutch paintings and […]

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