Everyone is familiar with "The Scream" by Munch. He painted many other canvases of mental illness. In the 1990s I painted an abstract series of mentally ill people. Unfortunately, I have no photos of them and no longer own the few pieces I painted. I wanted to depict how those suffering from mental disorders are...
Corrigan Gallery is my favorite art gallery in Charleston SC. It's owner, Lese Corrigan exhibits contemporary eclectic paintings, drawings, woodcuts, sculpture and pottery. Though the gallery is not huge, one needs to spend a lot of time in the space. There is art everywhere and fun little surprises pop up unexpectedly. The art is exhibited...
THINK EMPTINESS Most types of meditation involve paying attention to your mind and if it wanders, bringing it to a chosen focal point. The focal point itself varies from meditation to meditation. Focusing on an abstract painting can still the mind. "Angel of Emptiness" exemplifies the Buddhist meaning of emptiness. Emptiness does not mean complete...
Feature artist of the week, Nancy Klotz has been my mentor for years. Her art jewelry emphasizes creative expression and design. I met American abstract artist Nancy in 1978 when she worked as an Artist in Residence for Prince George County, MD. There was an open house for the six artists who were part of...
Among the greatest American sculptors of the twentieth century, David Smith was the first to work with welded metal. He wove a rich mythology around this rugged work, often talking of the formative experiences he had in his youth while working in a car body workshop. He learned welding while there which he used in...
The Paper Dolls series unfolded quite by accident, or perhaps it was by luck? I discovered a dissonant joy and longing in the repeating nameless-faceless forms of the vaguely female shapes I cut while playing with my daughter. While my initial intent was to entertain my little girl with these fun and innocent cutouts, I found myself imagining a...
Fearful connotations are associated with the crucifixion. The crucifixion can be and has been misunderstood because the fearful are apt to perceive fearfully. The crucifixion is the extreme example of how not to accept false justification for anger. The crucifixion actually represents release from fear to anyone who understands it. How we perceive is based...
The title in this painting is taken from the writing within it. It could just as easily be called "There's a Hole in the Bucket" Having to be right is really about anger. And the anger is caused within one's self. When I'm in an argument with someone, I blame that person for not knowing...
When in New York, do as New Yorkers do - WALK For two weeks I lived in a fabulous condo in Soho and walked all over Manhattan. NYC is all about art. Whether walking or using public transportation, viewing scenery and people bring great delight. Outdoor sculpture is everywhere and is as diverse as the...
These modern art chairs by artist Darren Foote display a common subject with a different perspective. Even though these chairs are not what you normally sit on, they can be identified as chairs. Abstract art provides a recipe for learning how to read what you see. No two people see the same way. Sometimes a...
