Vincent van Gogh's Starry Night is a masterpiece of Western art and one of the most iconic paintings of all time. Its unique and striking qualities have been analyzed by art historians and critics for years, with many identifying its distinct wabi-sabi aesthetic. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic concept that celebrates imperfection, impermanence, and the … Continue reading Considering the Wabi-Sabi-ness of Van Gogh’s Starry Night
Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Mark Rothko’s Paintings
Mark Rothko's abstract paintings have long been recognized for their simplicity, elegance, and profound emotional impact. However, Rothko's work is not often associated with the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi, which emphasizes the beauty of imperfection, transience, and simplicity. In this essay, I will argue that Rothko's paintings embody the principles of wabi-sabi aesthetics and demonstrate … Continue reading Wabi-Sabi Aesthetics in Mark Rothko’s Paintings
What is the Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic?
Wabi-Sabi is a Japanese aesthetic that values the beauty of imperfection, transience, and simplicity. Its roots are in the Buddhist philosophy of impermanence and the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Wabi-Sabi has become increasingly popular in contemporary design, art, and architecture, influencing Western aesthetics and design practices. In this essay, I will explore the origins, principles, … Continue reading What is the Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic?
Earlier days – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Drawn after "Age is a Mindset", as a result of reflecting on why I wanted to have long hair on these self-portraits. n my early twenties, my hair was very long and sleeked back behind my ears... like many middle-aged men, I selectively pick the joys of my earlier life to reminisce upon and portray … Continue reading Earlier days – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Elephant-ish – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
I had one goal and I feel I achieved it... to express the purest childlike joy of the concept: elephant. Let me tell you it isn't as easy as you might think to let go completely and try to see the world as a child might, then to use all the skills you have to … Continue reading Elephant-ish – Sheet-music Scribbles 2023
Anger – Music-book Doodles 2022
For the next while, I will be posting the drawings/paintings done in an old music book I found in a thrift store. Why old music books? Well, the paper is thick and often made with cotton fibres; it has some texture slightly smoother than watercolour paper, and it hold pigments very well. This particular music … Continue reading Anger – Music-book Doodles 2022
Of All The People – Precarious Stones Rock Art
To be honest, I really don't remember why I chose this title. Perhaps it reminded me of someone I thought it could be very unlikely, but welcome to meet while making these sculptures... I've meditated on it and feel it was a response to where I placed the sculpture in the composition... off to my … Continue reading Of All The People – Precarious Stones Rock Art
Subtle Colourings – Precarious Stones Rock Art
I kept coming back to this one and taking it apart, then rebuilding it with new stones found further down the shoreline... I was getting tired from crying around the stones (it might be hard to tell, but the big one is at least 50 pounds), and I moved around many before settling on these... … Continue reading Subtle Colourings – Precarious Stones Rock Art
How Do. I Stack Up? – Precarious Stones Rock Art
This side of the island had. many more rocks submerged in the water then on land. I knew I'd only see their colours when they dried. Fortunately, the sun was hot and dried them quickly. I thought they might have more red in them. The other challenge was seeing what I was shooting in the … Continue reading How Do. I Stack Up? – Precarious Stones Rock Art
General Curiosities – Precarious Stones Rock Art
The warm sunny day I kayaked out to the little island in Riviere-des-Prairies, I discovered that many people do the. same. I was uncertain that any sculpture I build would remain untouched, especially after a young family stopped by to see what. I was doing and told me they'd visit to take a. closer look … Continue reading General Curiosities – Precarious Stones Rock Art
The New Renaissance Mindset 