First of all, nice to see you back! Was wondering what happened to you, if you were making art, writing, new love in your life, other obligations, and whatnot.
Second, HAWT.
I have a few thoughts about the issues of cloning whole mammals and producing art. I've never understood what the significance of being able to clone an entire animal is, other than yes, it is possible, and "I rule for being able to make copies, I am a mad scientist, bawahahaha!" Scientifically, it's not much of a milestone. Commercially, the possible revenues are limited. Mostly, people are more curious about the idea, but in practice afraid of it for existentialist reasons.
Being a follower of pop and street art, I see graffiti as being as much about the already existing wall/building it's on as the paint, which isn't the case for most other types of media. Lots of graffiti artists just do it as part of the urban lifestyle and self expression since it's not possible to make a living unless you're doing commissioned pieces. Graffiti styles vary greatly from continent to continent, reflecting the art movements that are most prominent in the area. The street artist Banksy has become a political commentator, becoming very well known without actually having very many pieces available for purchase unless you buy the entire building/sidewalk/wall in Palestine. What I love the most about street art is that it's meant to be temporary, you can have only limited attachment to each piece, the idea is very buddhist.
Thank you very much for the nudge. I can't believe that you actually took the time to read (above) the text - and leave a thoughtful comment.
My feelings are mixed in regard to communication on-line. The knowledge that my text/photos will be mocked/abused/plagiarized doesn't incline me to publish anything, anywhere.
And thus the tone of this entry.
But, yes: What is the purpose of making copies? There are people who judge visual art according to the artist's ability to imitate something that already exists. Colored is preferred to B/W; sound to silence; movement to stillness; etc. Man it was like 20 years ago that I read someone anticipating cloning as art, in: Beyond Modern Sculpture
Too, the author included a provocative (if incomplete) treatment of entropy. Memory failing me...so old.
Recently, this: "the first artist to create a genetically altered mammal" http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2000/11/bunnyn03.html, which is probably old news for you...and I will die if it's already in your LJ.
That reference to Buddhism is timely, inasmuch as I've just returned a mess of oversize texts to the library - all of which dealt with Tibet. Said art pictured, there.
Second, HAWT.
I have a few thoughts about the issues of cloning whole mammals and producing art. I've never understood what the significance of being able to clone an entire animal is, other than yes, it is possible, and "I rule for being able to make copies, I am a mad scientist, bawahahaha!" Scientifically, it's not much of a milestone. Commercially, the possible revenues are limited. Mostly, people are more curious about the idea, but in practice afraid of it for existentialist reasons.
Being a follower of pop and street art, I see graffiti as being as much about the already existing wall/building it's on as the paint, which isn't the case for most other types of media. Lots of graffiti artists just do it as part of the urban lifestyle and self expression since it's not possible to make a living unless you're doing commissioned pieces. Graffiti styles vary greatly from continent to continent, reflecting the art movements that are most prominent in the area. The street artist Banksy has become a political commentator, becoming very well known without actually having very many pieces available for purchase unless you buy the entire building/sidewalk/wall in Palestine. What I love the most about street art is that it's meant to be temporary, you can have only limited attachment to each piece, the idea is very buddhist.
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My feelings are mixed in regard to communication on-line. The knowledge that my text/photos will be mocked/abused/plagiarized doesn't incline me to publish anything, anywhere.
And thus the tone of this entry.
But, yes: What is the purpose of making copies? There are people who judge visual art according to the artist's ability to imitate something that already exists. Colored is preferred to B/W; sound to silence; movement to stillness; etc. Man it was like 20 years ago that I read someone anticipating cloning as art, in: Beyond Modern Sculpture
http://www.ace.uci.edu/penny/texts/Sculpture-Burnham.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0807607150/104-3446149-6555945?v=glance&n=283155
Too, the author included a provocative (if incomplete) treatment of entropy. Memory failing me...so old.
Recently, this: "the first artist to create a genetically altered mammal" http://www.dukenews.duke.edu/2000/11/bunnyn03.html, which is probably old news for you...and I will die if it's already in your LJ.
That reference to Buddhism is timely, inasmuch as I've just returned a mess of oversize texts to the library - all of which dealt with Tibet. Said art pictured, there.
~TIME~
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End ^) See you
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