If I had a million dollars

Here and Now was a fascinating conference. And out of all of the lectures I was left with one last thought. Like the Canadian band stated if they had a million dollars they would buy a green dress.

Me, I would start collecting. Not just the work of good friends… but of artwork that I want to live with for the rest of my life. Most of it would not be photography, but other forms art that is powerful and smart. Julie Mehretu, Kehinde Wiley (who spoke honestly at the conference about the concepts and perceptions of his work), Wangechi Mutu. But in that collection would be work not by just by young black artists, but those who envision the world in such magical ways. Do-ho Suh, William Kentridge, Sigmar Polke.

My head is spinning with the longing for this work. In the last few years because of the library at RIT (which I was infamously known for having 40 books out at time) I was spoiled to have the information at my finger tips. So instead, I think I will be spending some time on Amazon to find great books about these artists.

The point. Well we can’t own it all, but we can find ways to inspired. And always think outside of your medium.

MBG

~ by myrab on November 20, 2007.