On a
spectacular sunny Sunday afternoon a gathering of creative individuals found
the time between eating and drinking, while taking in a fabulous view, to
discuss some interesting topics. Some very interesting topics . . . .
However, there was one in particular that I felt required some
serious consideration. During the conversation we decided that it is with
regular monotony that we see works that are regurgitations of
something previously created, covered or discusses. Painting mimicking
a formula that is acceptable or sells. Not that we think selling is
bad. NO! We love $$$$$, but is selling the main thing.
I
came away with a feeling of, I want new, I want original . . . . .
With
this in mind, I have been trying to come up with some new idea, something worth
exploring, a creative response and technique that is not already out
there.
However,
it is Not an easy ask. . . . .task . . . .thing to do. . . . this
new.
It appears that many creative thoughts are
not NEW . . . . so I decided to investigate to see why people felt it was
acceptable to borrow their inspiration from elsewhere/other.
Now I am not one to be considered religious, but I do
on occasion feel that there is some really good advice and
some wonderful gems to be found in that there old book.
The
thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that
which is done is that which shall be done: and there
is no new thing under the sun. ( The Holy Bible:
King James)
Does that mean
. . . .there is no new thing under the sun . . . . . .
.? NOTHING ??
In this excellent talk from The Economist‘s Human Potential Summit,
titled Steal Like an Artist, Kleon makes an articulate and compelling case
for combinatorial creativity and
the role of remix in the idea economy. http://www.austinkleon.com/steal/#
So, . . .
. . if there is nothing new, then I am behove to steal . . . . mmmmmmmmm. Last
week I had John Cleese tell me to sleep
and Hibernate and now I have Kleon telling me I may go
forth and STEAL mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! (I am so confused the !!'s
are propagating beyond control )
So,(I can
use SO again, because I stole it!!!!) with my wonderful new studio space
almost complete, I am preparing myself to partake of . . . .a stealing. I have investigated
. . . .I have viewed numerous blogs, you tube video, books, galleries
and read many interesting tomes . . . . I feel I am almost ready to
venture forth to STEAL something. . . . .YEP! almost ready . . . .. .dah de dah
da . . . . .
Anyone
have any ideas?
I am more
than willing for you to forward me something to STEAL . . . . . . . Please!