An Asynchronous Studio Book Club reading of Art in America 1945-1970: Writings from the Age of Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art, and Minimalism, edited by Jed Perl.
Tolstoy was a writer with an interest in art, but as with other writers, regardless of literary talent, he was probably excessively focused on the story or the message, as opposed to the visual element. Obviously he was entitled to approach art in his manner, but neither intelligence nor seriousness nor literary talent guarantees having a good eye, meaning a good visual appreciation of art.
I agree regarding Kirstein's approach to Nadelman and agree with your comments about Williams.In his conclusion he states: "Pure light, pure color, the pure design of pure vision may alone be philosophically indestructible enough to retain our faith, no matter what else falls in ruin, even our honor and endurance..." wow, he's adrift.
Tolstoy was a writer with an interest in art, but as with other writers, regardless of literary talent, he was probably excessively focused on the story or the message, as opposed to the visual element. Obviously he was entitled to approach art in his manner, but neither intelligence nor seriousness nor literary talent guarantees having a good eye, meaning a good visual appreciation of art.
I love the connection between Nadelman's folk art inspired sculpture and your figurative paintings. Somehow they really speak to each other.
I'm hoping for a two-person show one day.
I agree regarding Kirstein's approach to Nadelman and agree with your comments about Williams.In his conclusion he states: "Pure light, pure color, the pure design of pure vision may alone be philosophically indestructible enough to retain our faith, no matter what else falls in ruin, even our honor and endurance..." wow, he's adrift.
What a coincidence ~ "viscera of an endless non-being of the universe" is my next album title.
I didn't realize that you were playing stoner metal.
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