Art Bites

I disagree, Artefacts are Art

This post was prompted by something I overheard recently “Those are just artefacts, not art”. The artefacts in question included bonze status, temple friezes, pottery, room screens and clothes(handmade of course!) as well as several paintings and artworks. An artefacts by definition is an object (usually of cultural or historical interest) made by a human… Continue reading I disagree, Artefacts are Art

Writing Extraordinary Notes and Letters are now within reach

A note or letter in the mail is especially cherished now because it is so rare. Phone calls, texts and emails are the norm, but receiving a hand written card, note or letter from a loved one is special and memorable. It’s a keepsake that we can reread and something physical that we can hold.… Continue reading Writing Extraordinary Notes and Letters are now within reach

Seeing the Absurd in the everyday

This is not a philosophical discussion on absurdism or even a discussion on a higher plane. I’m just narrating from my experience and observations- so this discussion is definitely staying on a lower plane.
I’m advocating for is to try and find the absurd/the ridiculous in an every day occurrence. Just one everyday that makes you chuckle, reduces stress and gives you back a moment of joy. I would caution against seeking to find things to mock or make fun of as that’s easy and soul destroying and not a worthwhile pursuit (in my opinion) of our finite time on earth.

Setting up a Creative Ritual

People often assume I paint all the time and everyday and that the work just flows. I wish were as simple as me having a boundless well of creativity and ideas to draw from. I often find ideas come to me over time when I’m not forcing them. When I create work for my absurd… Continue reading Setting up a Creative Ritual