I just finished reading “Do Fish Know They’re Wet?” by Tom Neven for the third time.
I am currently working on an art challenge - the subject is "Symbols of Our Culture".
I am trying to think of a way to depict the damage that is part of our culture as a result of the varying worldviews in our country. Signs of the times, I guess, is what I'm aiming for... but as this project evolves, that will probably narrow. (Much like Kyle's research topic...)
It is an art quilt so I have use of more depth than more traditional two-dimensional media.
There's no cash prize associated with this challenge.
Its purpose is to spur us to keep moving forward artistically.
But, IMHO, there is a bigger "prize" at stake... The souls of countless artists out there who hold every different skew of the truth imaginable.
I'm known for using words in my art & this is the list I've come up with so far (like, the last 30 seconds)- I was thinking effects of popular worldviews:
euthanasia
suicide
abortion
bombs
gangs
This is only in its infant stages... so any insight, idea or direction is appreciated! It'll be interesting to see which way this takes off.
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credit, debt, despair, education, sex, violence, drugs, pornography, homelessness, abuse, prostitution, murder, apathy, indifference, lewdness, institutionalization, military, Big Brother, One World, politics, faith, family, fear, friendship, justice, hope, love, anger, revenge, retirement, senior citizens, elderly, smoker, alcohol, phishing, date rape, snuff, secular, virus, worm, ethics, beauty, peace, paralysis, blood, death
Wow... Thanks so much!
As I've bee mulling over this, I've actually got more than one project idea stemming from this line of thought. The topic's supposed to narrow, not broaden!
You're a gem!
Joy
Kind of a late response to this particular post, but glad to see that you've enjoyed my book "Do Fish Know They're Wet?" It's always gratifying to see people find your work helpful.
Tom Neven
tomneven@mac.com
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