hey all. Van Gogh is an influence in my life and art. I have always loved the MOVEMENT and interconnection I gleam from his textures and colors. Recently I have been reading a book, "Hi, how are you: the Life, Art and Music of Jermaine Johnston." This is an interesting study of an interesting man and his work -- much of which is cartoon-like (hence the photo-manipulation of a drawing, "watch out, Im an old hippie!"). A Sundance Film was made about him and his work and life, and the film and this book ask a lot of questions about his bi-polar life-illness. mad genius? craz artist? brilliant songwriter? which came first, bi-opolar or art.... obviously a question for him, and many, many other artists, famous, infamous, and the not famous writers, composers, actors, painters, dancers, comediens, politicians......
Several places on line have long long lists of these people -- those who have made themselves known in the world, and who struggled throughout their life with major depression, bi-polar illness, PTSD, and/or other disabling "mental" breakdowns or life-time illnesses. Is madness artisic, or art madness, or soem combinatino of both?
thoughts on a Monday morning...
Ani Rose
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Great blog, Ani. Not only is it a great way to communicate, but I find it a nice therapeutic journalistic approach to art, business and life, as well. Enjoy!
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