|
Frequently asked Questions
How are your prints
produced?
As a digital artist my works
are only as ever as good as the prints I produce. I have looked long
and hard to find the correct paper for my art style to print on, the
paper I use has changed from a matt art paper to a Quality satin Photo
paper which is 240 gm. Both paper types are in circulation and I know
they present my work in the correct way while having different texture
styles. The prints are printed on a 24" professional large format
canon Printer (Model W6400). This machine uses pigment based inks
which produce exceptional light fastness up to 100 years under normal
display conditions in most cases you will have to replace your body
before you replace my work. Occasional to meet large orders I may have
to out source my work in these cases it is printed on fujiflim crystal
archive paper with a even longer display life. Much to my life's
frustration I am a perfectionist and will only release a print if it
meets my critical eyes high standard.
My
friends see people, animals and forms in your work I see nothing why?
Yes many people do see such
things in my work this is a added dimension to my Art and not the
intend reason for it. The Works are intended to convey many types
of spiritual ideas and more importantly ask questions of the viewer
and they way they see the Universe. The titles and discretions can be
swayed by forms I see in the work, I never set out to create a picture
that will have a certain meaning, or as some think make my work a
visual Puzzle. Firstly I have no wish to produce such fad like images
and secondly such notions would block my creative flow. So don't panic
if you see no forms, we all see things in the world differently our
eyes and brains visual capabilities are not the same we all see
colours tones shades and forms slightly different so in a small way we
all do live in different worlds ....Which puts me in mind of a poor
misfortunate chap Dr P that Mistook His Wife For A Hat a strange but
true' case study in neurology, published by Dr Oliver Sacks in
1985.......
Please note that some of my newer works do have photos of animals and
people in them.
Namaste what
does it Mean ?
Namaste is
an Indian greeting or parting phrase as well as a gesture. It
literally means "I bow to you". Those in the west who learn about "namaste"
from yoga often believe that it has a multitude of very complicated
and poetic meanings. My favourite of which is
‘The divine light in
me salutes the divine light in you’ In other words, it recognizes the
equality of all, and pays honour to the sacredness
Below are some answers to questions from a Megan a yr
12 student from South Australia, Who was
asking them as part of an assignment in Art Studies.
I thought the questions where very good and so I posted it here for
all to see.
Various sources worldwide have discussed that there is a "Spirituality
Revolution" taking place; that is, people are turning away from
traditional religion in search of a more personal spirituality. What
are your views on this?
I would
not call it a
'Spirituality
Revolution'
revolutions never happen without bloodshed and so that would go
against the belief's most spiritual people hold dear, that all life is
very important and precious. This just sounds like the media trying to
cause discontent again something it does so well .Traditional
religions are growing again especially in countries like America, all
forms of religion and spirituality are growing this always happens
when the world is in turmoil as it sadly seems to me now. The media
hype up the doom and people run to find comfort in whatever way they
find best for them . True spirituality requires a great deal from
people, it requires they think for themselves go against thousands of
years of programming and in many ways be seen as freaks by the mass
population ….For me Spirituality requires so many life changes that
very few after looking into it stay with it for very long …Most
religions( with the exception of some eastern religions like Buddhism)
by their very nature require that you ask very few questions and if
you do the answers are all to be found in scripture this fits well for
many and if people truly find comfort with it and follow it’s teaching
of peace and love and goodwill to all men (and women) that’s just
fine.
It has been said
that it was dangerous to an artists career to use the word "spiritual"
particularly in the late 1930's and 1940's. You use this word quite
openly. What do you believe has changed between now and then? And what
exactly is your definition of the word 'spiritual' or 'spirituality'?
Spirituality
Concerns itself with matters of the spirit. The word "spirit" coming
from the Latin "spiritus" meaning "breath". Breath is sometimes used
as a metaphor for life for example ‘he tock his last breath and died’
So for me Spirituality is the asking of life’s great questions the big
how and why and who etc. I think of it as a life of study of ones self
and the universe around you and how everything interconnects. I think
people who use the word spiritual to describe themselves are from all
backgrounds and from all faiths. For me It describes a person who
wishes to help all living creatures in the best way they can, enjoy
life without negativity impacting on others and the world and believe
what they do without forcing it on others. Sadly many of the views I
express in my art and on this site would be seen as deeply offensive
today in the bible belts of the world, even though that is not my wish
or intention .... so nothing really changes…artist are being
persecuted in many countries across the world right now in china and
turkey to name a few. You should never produce any meaningful art work
without being aware that somewhere someone may be offended by it.
Do you believe yourself to be religious, i.e. devoted entirely to a
particular religion? How greatly do you believe traditional religion
has influenced your works?
No I do not
see myself as religious i.e. devoted entirely to a particular religion
…traditional religions all play a part in my work because I feel that
all religions share many of the same principles. I can except much
from many religions and believe it to be good, right and true, but I
can also see much that is sadly harmful and negative but that is my
belief and I respect all others even when they don't respect mine ….
In reference to the "Spirituality Revolution" mentioned above, one of
the major causes for this "movement" is that it is no longer believed
that religion can speak to people on such an individual
level. Working from a spiritual perspective do you believe that
your pictures have that quality to better connect with the individual
than say, a typical biblical picture?
Nope… I
find biblical images very moving and they connect with me on a very
deep level as they should anyone who has a well adjusted emotional
state. I spend hours viewing other faiths art I would ask
everyone to do the same, we should all seek out what connects us and
not the obvious thing that separate. Just because I'm not a Christian
or a Muslim does not mean I can't see the deep passion in the works of
those two popular religions. My art is different in style but it
is backed by the same passion and belief and I hope those from all
faiths can see that .. Your question sadly is worded in such a way
that if answered un mindfully would suggest people who follow
spirituality are at war with those in religion and that is just silly.
I believe everyone in the world from this moment on should study every
single religion and spiritual belief on earth in a unbiased way and
people should be able to go with the one that resonates with them or
indeed reject them all . In my art I simply offer a different view to
those of religion I put my case forward as do they. I do it without
malice and often with humour I don’t know all the answers and in this
life I doubt I ever will I simple say how I see things and if people
agree with the meanings behind my work great, if not that’s fine live
and let live is one of the most important sayings on earth, and the
one that is most over looked, by all faiths and belief systems .
|
