“I wonder if its the artist’s journey to become more interior with age, to find refuge in solitude?”
I love this thought. I have often felt like I’m failing somehow, that my tendency to withdraw from the world is a profound flaw. I like the thought that it’s a journey. A way to flip my thinking on its head.
I love this painting and its profound sense of inferiority. I also very much appreciate the accompanying essay. I don’t think I’d have noticed the table as void, the chair as resting place, the steeple leading up to heaven.
Or maybe I would if I sat with it long enough. But the essay is an invitation to linger, to look more closely, to ponder.
What a beautiful tribute it is to your teachers. But also to the art of teaching. And to the art of mentorship.
Thank you so much for spending time with our work and responding so thoughtfully, Melanie! <3 Yes, we are all on a journey!! I don't think a desire for solitude is a flaw at all! It's essential for creativity.
This is poignant. You can feel the void of the passage of time and the passing on of that mantle of teacher. I learn so much from your posts about different facets of art. The artwork is stunning as always and the writing moved me.
Thank you for this timeless reminder of the heart it takes to be an artist. I was transported right back to my own days of undergrad (Pratt, late 90’s). Of professors who became friends and mentors, of freedom, anticipation, curiosity and so much eager energy! Beautiful work.
“I wonder if its the artist’s journey to become more interior with age, to find refuge in solitude?”
I love this thought. I have often felt like I’m failing somehow, that my tendency to withdraw from the world is a profound flaw. I like the thought that it’s a journey. A way to flip my thinking on its head.
I love this painting and its profound sense of inferiority. I also very much appreciate the accompanying essay. I don’t think I’d have noticed the table as void, the chair as resting place, the steeple leading up to heaven.
Or maybe I would if I sat with it long enough. But the essay is an invitation to linger, to look more closely, to ponder.
What a beautiful tribute it is to your teachers. But also to the art of teaching. And to the art of mentorship.
Thank you so much for spending time with our work and responding so thoughtfully, Melanie! <3 Yes, we are all on a journey!! I don't think a desire for solitude is a flaw at all! It's essential for creativity.
This is poignant. You can feel the void of the passage of time and the passing on of that mantle of teacher. I learn so much from your posts about different facets of art. The artwork is stunning as always and the writing moved me.
Wow thank you so much, Abigail!! What a beautiful synthesis of this piece. We appreciate your thoughtful reading <3
The void/table sucked me in immediately! This is a piece I would have to stand in front of for a while.
Thank you so much!!! What a great compliment-- to spend time with it!
Thank you for this timeless reminder of the heart it takes to be an artist. I was transported right back to my own days of undergrad (Pratt, late 90’s). Of professors who became friends and mentors, of freedom, anticipation, curiosity and so much eager energy! Beautiful work.
Powerful writing here. I read all the way through with interest! It was very touching about Connie and Gary. Miss them! Beautiful painting