Self-Portrait as a VanGogh, currently at Amaco in Indianapolis. This was a demonstration piece, but I enjoyed the color work.
As part of my thematic investigation I have been contemplating stories I like, and considering their themes. For example, Shantaram, which I finished a few weeks ago, is a wonderful and meandering story, but in the end I would say it is about revelation and forgiveness. I am also rereading some Joseph Campbell, and his analysis of folklore and mythology.
Life is a journey, but the places we have been are just as important as the places we are going. Unfortunately, the maps are all places well travelled, and an artist needs to pioneer new territory, personal territory. This is difficult for me, as some of my revelations are uncomfortable for me to even write, let alone make visual art about. I'll take VanGogh's example today and let myself be sensitive.
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