20 November 2008

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If you're an artist, what kind of art do you make?: Digital, Drawing, Performance, Photography

I am...: ................Interested in art and life.
Is there a distinction?

About my artwork: I have written quite a few statements about my artwork over the years.
Although I always strive to include as much as possible, In the interest of clarity, I had to leave certain things out.These elements are bits of the kaleidoscope of my process, subject and expression.

Organic synthesis, Biological object d'art, photo montage, Binary code Repitition, Mandala, Perception, Pattern, systems Jung, Language, Fantastical symbols ,signs
Constructed reality, luminous colour, Duality

Artists I like: Rotimi Fani- Kayode, YBA's, Gilbert and George, Banksy,Oshogbo artists Odilon Redon Wilfredo Lam , Esher David Nash, Mario Cravo Neto, Fridha Khalo, Orlan, Chris Drury, Chris Offilli Helen Chadwick Vermeer Art Brut, Louise Bougeois. Jean micheal Basquiat

My artreview.com URL:
http://www.artreview.com/profile/Yewy
You can use this URL in your email, on your website, or on your facebook profile.

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At 5:43am on 22nd October 2008, ART & ARTISTS LA said…: BLUEBIRD ART HOUSE AND ART&ARTISTS LA are pleased to announce the 1st INTERNATIONAL JURIED COMPETITION 2009.

Open to all artists in all fine arts media we seek to recognize outstanding quality and diversity in the arts.

The 2009 IJC is open to all artists worldwide, age 18 and older. All works must be original. Entries in the following medias will be accepted: Painting, Drawing, Mixed media, Printmaking, Watercolor, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Photography.

Entry Deadline February 15th 2009.

AWARD

A solo show next winter 2009 at Bluebird Art House and $1500 to the winner. 1 work in the show for each one of the 3 runner up.

To receive the Submission Form and bases

E-MAIL: BBIRDINTCOMP@YAHOO.COM

At 12:48pm on 31st August 2008, Ekaterina Alexander said…: Hi Yewy, I have been away from Art Review and the UK and am now trying to mix abstraction with cityscapes, hope you would join me as a friend, Ekaterina

At 5:01pm on 28th June 2008, Rob Van Beek said…: You asked about my anti-recruiting flyer for art colleges. I've found a copy:

WHY STUDY FINE ART?

For thousands worldwide a course in Fine Art has led to years and decades of:

abject and addictictive failure!

Don't let a degree in Fine art turn you into just another

ART SLAVE

working for nothing in the vain and fantastic hope of penetrating the artworld

- Greedy Universities don't care how many Fine Artists they chuck out or what happens to them

- Fine Art tutors are at best artists in the eyes of their students. They pass off their own life wasting fantasies of value and achievement as art education.

- 'Artists' are the dogbodies of the artworld. They have a few ideas, make a few props, present a bit of personality - otherwise their 'success' or 'failure ' is an artifact of the system.

INSTEAD OF ONE GLOBALISED ARTWORLD

WE COULD JUST HAVE ART EVERYWHERE!

Rob Van Beek cc. Art Slaves International

I should add that at the time I was not trying to be 'fair' or 'reasonable' but sound aggravated and lobby against the the art education industry!

At 9:24am on 12th June 2008, Beppe said…: Hi,
I'm from ITALY. I invite you to visit my site. www. beppedevoti.com. and http://www.artreview.com/photo/album/listForOwner
I want to invite you to join me in the pure painting art. I would be honourable if You wanted to participate in the group of my friends. Beppe

At 12:28pm on 19th May 2008, Charles Olsen said…: I was just going to write to you about that.. those moments when somehow life and art are more than just the same thing... I'd love to hear your stories!
I know what you mean about the corporate... I just do what I like.

At 11:51pm on 15th May 2008, antonio stefano said…: art and life live together : it's great to meet you thinking in this way : great great artworks : there are many points that join our art and life : do you want also looking into my 3dimensional Mandala? in this moment I am captured by your "breathe" and also...all your art and life thoughts, ciao from Antonio

At 2:18am on 14th May 2008, heather wilcoxon said…: THANKS, I APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSE. THAT IS WHAT ART SHOULD DO. CHEERS

At 7:33am on 13th May 2008, mike hinc said…: Yewy
That is quite the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a long time. I’m delighted that you think my statement works so well. Thank you. Most art statements are lifted straight from books piecemeal. It becomes a game of spot the source. I think one must use other people’s ideas but always quote them. Mesh them together into a net that captures what your work is about. Make your statement your own and about YOUR work. What you do and why you do it. Write it, refine it, condense it. Then do it again. Don’t make your statement until you are sure about why you are doing what you are doing.

The grass is always greener, trust me. So little in life is ever really resolved, why should it be so in our art? Thanks again and good luck!

At 4:48am on 13th May 2008, nino cais said…: thank you! come and visit again!

At 1:21am on 13th May 2008, Yewy said…: Hi Janet
Thanks for your feedback on my work . As artists we become so familiar with seeing our work that after a certain time we dont see anymore. I like the process. Its is good to have other eyes to remind us of things in our work .

I guess I am pleased that the images have the air of being mysterious and slightly threetening.

Re Burren ,I came across it on the intenet a couple of nights ago, it looked tempting to a city girl looking for solace. Its good that you had a positive experience there inspite of the birthing problems of a new program. It;s our memories which are important antway. Look forward to seeing more of your work

Cheers
Yewande