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Inspiring Quote On Art By Alberto Giacometti
“The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.” – Alberto Giacometti From the New York Times – “Giacometti was an articulate, self-confident and well-informed artist whose sculptures and paintings … Continue reading
Minor White Quote On The Power Of Photography
I love this quote on the power of photography from Minor White. Can you think of any images that you hold in your memory? Why do they have power? “The reason why we want to remember an image varies: because … Continue reading
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What is Creativity?
Here’s a great short video introducing some of the ideas explored in Jonah Lehrer’s book Imagine. What is creativity? How do we study it? How do we become more creative? How do we break through creative blocks? Check it out! … Continue reading
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What is Art?
“Meaningful art, in any medium, is mind changing, challenging the prejudices of conventional thought. In this role, art lives between the known and the unknown, communicating what it discovers in this ambiguous territory.” – Duane Preble This is an interesting … Continue reading
Creative Photography Class in Vero Beach This Thursday
Wishing you all a happy, healthy & creative 2013! Please join me at my studio (2686 US Highway One) for my creative photography & art class Discovering Your Creative Vision. I will be there from 7:30-9pm to critique new work … Continue reading
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Photogram from Ions in the Ether Series
Here’s a photogram I created on black & silver photo paper back when I was working on my MFA. The image is made with two 24 x 20″ photograms mounted side by side on white PVC board. The piece is … Continue reading
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Tagged Aric Attas, art, photogram, photography, quantum physics
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Some Interesting Insights Into the Art World
Here are some interesting insights into the art world from infamous art writer Anthony Haden-Guest including this quote from Phaidon’s website: Tell us something about the art world that no one knows? When I was at college, if you talked to … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Warhol, Anthony Haden-Guest, art, critique, Damien Hirst, Jean-Michel Basquiat, quotes
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Creative Inspiration from Outer Space
Check out this amazing time lapse video of images taken from the International Space Station. The views are spectacular! I especially like the lightning storms, the aurora borealis and the city lights at night. I find this perspective very inspiring. … Continue reading
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Photograph Inspired by Quantum Physics & Cosmology
A recent color photograph inspired by quantum physics & cosmology. This is a straight photograph with no manipulation. I like the way it looks like a rip in the space-time continuum or a glimpse into a parallel universe. Click the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aric Attas, art, cosmology, photography, quantum physics
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Kandinsky quote on art
A great quote on art by Wassily Kandinsky. “…lend your ears to music, open your eyes to painting, and… stop thinking! Just ask yourself whether the work has enabled you to ‘walk about’ into a hitherto unknown world. If the … Continue reading