Ferklempt would be the word to describe my unusual inability to articulate my reaction to a work of art. Yet ferklempt I am after examining the work of artist Nick Cave whose Sound Suits adorn the recent edition of Ornament Magazine. Whenever I read a book or article about art, I first look at the pictures to establish my initial reaction to the aesthetic manifestations of the artist’s vision. Once thoroughly misinformed and blinded by my own worldview and artistic prejudices, I then read the article to get a better understanding of the philosophic framework upon which the artist built his/her project. I then let these dialectic elements resonate for a few days, then I approach the work again with fresh eyes.
I am in the initial phase of reviewing Cave’s work, and I am, as I said earlier, overwhelmed and left speechless by Read the rest of this entry »
