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| sp.4 |
| 07.04.06 (12:08 am) [edit] |
 tell me yours. |
posted by: fractalmom (reply)
post date: 07.03.06 (3:29 pm)
OMG !! you just get deeper and better
posted by: Cutter (reply)
post date: 07.04.06 (3:07 am)
At the moment, I can't even put into words what I felt when I first glanced at this.
It was something along the lines of complete TERROR.
I feel like I'm about to burst into tears, it was that frightening.
It hit something in me that is SO deeply buried that I can't even approach it without having seizures.
I promise, I will be back, and I will look at it some more. ...it brings the meaning of "Art Therapy" to a whole new level.
My utmost awe and respect,
Cutter
posted by: fractalmom (reply)
post date: 07.04.06 (3:55 am)
i guess viva la difference !! i don't see terror like cutter does. thats the beauty of art though isn't it? we all see different things, we all take something from what the artist has given us. my husband looked at this, and said he felt the artist was very disturbed. LOL. well, maybe you are? who knows. but i don't feel that at all.
on second reflection, the woman part of the hand, i get the feeling that there is where you have put your female id. in place for YOUR life. the man reflecting, it almost looks like you are flipping off the world who doesn't understand where you have put all the parts of you so they FIT you. and the over man sort of, for lack of a better phrase, is the outer person that you feel safe enough to allow the public to interact with. so to me, those represent the three parts of you, hidden empathy (the female figure), the inner child/self, rebellious and somewhat sly, yet highly intelligent and thoughtful, and the outer person, brave, BIG, and BAD.
but, as i say, art is what the artist draws, and then, in what the viewer takes from it.
imho dawn
posted by: MonAmour (reply)
post date: 07.04.06 (11:53 am)
......I see something behind the "mask" and almost being revealed, the white represent sureness with the eyes but the dark one represent doubtness as the eyes somehow questioning oneself...
My 1st visit and I am in awe...
posted by: Cutter (reply)
post date: 07.05.06 (6:57 am)
I didn't see terror. I FELT terror.
there's something... in the top left hand corner... something about the contrast... the eye... and too, towards the middle, on the right... the "hole"
It's tough for me to interpret anything about this piece, because my own crap is blocking me from seeing it objectively.
posted by: Lindy (reply)
post date: 07.07.06 (5:54 am)
As long as no one is trying to 'get it right,' any take seems alright. I'm not sure that anyone should have to justify what they see and feel in something offered up for reflection and inspection. I didn't feel terror or see Andrew's female side or any other side for that matter. Perhaps I'm just being thick. I see a man with rather fabulous eyelashes and terribly interesting eyebrows wiping his face, though I admit, at first I thought you were digging into your cheek in an attempt to pull off your face. That would have been a neat trick. Mr. Pen has a friend and her name is color. And they are happy together. Your pupils strike me as tunnels, which, naturally, I'm trying to look into.. I think I see a light in there.. :)
posted by: Cutter (reply)
post date: 07.08.06 (5:33 am)
I keep coming back and trying to look. Now the one below it is getting to me too.
This is NOTHING to do with your work, A. It's about my brain. It's been happening to me since I was really young. I once went into convulsions from looking at a tree that had been (obviously) attacked by some sort of bug. It had holes all over the limb. There are other instances of this happening throughout my life.
My best guess is that at certain times, my brain becomes oversensitive to specific patterns. From what I've read, it's actually very possible. I don't remember off hand, but I think that it's a type of epilepsy. With my MS riddled brain, this reaction wouldn't be out of the question as being one of my symptoms, I suppose.
Just so you know, my reaction has nothing to do with my opinion on the quality, technique, or subject matter of your work. I think that you are one of the most incredible artists I've ever had the privilege of encountering.
Me, and my brain, apologize if you are taking my reaction in a negative light.
posted by: thejongleur (reply)
post date: 08.02.06 (1:58 pm)
Reply to: Cutter
I've been quiet, but these words have stuck with me since you left them.
And.. I go to your place every time you post, I'm just one of the many who watch in silence.
Thank you, sir.
ams
posted by: thejongleur (reply)
post date: 08.02.06 (2:00 pm)
Reply to: Lindy
*smile*
I'm happy when you drop by and leave me some words.
I hope care is being taken.
(and that everything is grand)
ams
posted by: thejongleur (reply)
post date: 08.02.06 (2:01 pm)
Reply to: MonAmour
I hope my slowness in replying hasn't stopped you from coming back.
Your thoughts mean a great deal.
Thank you.
ams
posted by: thejongleur (reply)
post date: 08.02.06 (2:02 pm)
Reply to: fractalmom
"my husband looked at this, and said he felt the artist was very disturbed."
*smile*
Maybe there are worse things to make a person feel.
As always, thank you for leaving me such thoughtful comments.
ams
posted by: fractalmom (reply)
post date: 08.02.06 (5:15 pm)
my husband also has no appreciation whatsoever for art. LOL. but i love him anyway.
and, for the record, i don't think you are disturbed at all. disturbing sometimes perhaps, in that your drawings are capable of sparking great emotion in people who view them. all in all, i think that is the highest compliment an artist can get, but one you deserve well. keep drawing.
dawn
posted by: lindy (reply)
post date: 08.03.06 (7:29 am)
I think you're disturbed. ;)
Lots of care and lots of grand, Sir. 'Ta'
posted by: aniebananie (reply)
post date: 11.01.06 (5:17 pm)
searching? intense curiosity? as if it's asking me who I am. Truly amazing. Glad to have come across your blog, really...
posted by: thejongleur (reply)
post date: 11.01.06 (5:20 pm)
Reply to: aniebananie
*smile*
I'm very glad you are here, leaving me some thoughts.
Thank you.
ams