The Emotional Era

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time” - Thomas Merton

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Art is timeless because emotion never ends.

“New Orleans Jazz” by Pamela Allegretto Franz

Rest easy and share with me one of the deepest forms of connection amongst the world. Art.

Profile pic: “Taste of Caviar” by Fritz Von Eric

Header pic: “Panther” by ELIOLI

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“Hooker’s Dream” by Leah Kiser

Leah Kiser | 2020

I am extremely zealous to be sharing this painting with you. Aside from the amazing detail and skills put into it, I find great fascination in the contrast between the woman’s reality and her dream. It’s a brilliant piece because it demonstrates the reason behind dreams and why we need them. The woman’s room is bland and lacks emotion; the main attraction of this piece is her dream, the big, red fish, made out of floral mesh, floating around her room. I believe that to be the reason for dreams anyway. To bring charm in even your blandest parts of life.

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“In my solitude, I find solace” -TJ

Owl on Maple Branch with Full Moon by Utagawa Hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige | 1832

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“てらす” (To shine) by Karin Hosono

Karin Hosono | 2023

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Red: the color of passion

“Kiss, Kiss” by Clifford Bailey

Clifford Bailey | 2020

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"I am my own muse, the subject I know best."

“What the Water Gave Me” by Frida Kahlo

A few months ago, I watched Julie Taymor’s biography/film "Frida". At the time, I had no knowledge of Frida Kahlo or her art so the movie was like a major enlightening experience for me. The more I explored Frida’s art the more I realized that good art couldn’t be produced from self hatred. I never knew someone could just have such genuine admiration for themselves. I questioned the effect Frida’s fondness had on her art and if it was crucial? I know now however, that you can’t make inspiring art with a hand you hate.

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The Beautiful Legong Dance~

Artist: Rearngsak Boonyavanishkul

I’m uncertain about the name of this outstanding piece but it depicts two young girls, Legong dancers, preparing to perform a heartfelt, traditional Balinese show. However, this show isn’t just any old show; it is a story deeply rooted in the history of Balinese people. This specific show derives from an East Javanese folktale about the beloved, legendary, hero: Prince Panji. Prince Panji is alleged to have many, many adventures but this dance specifically focuses on a portion of his journey to win his kidnapped love, Princess Rangka Sari from the King of Lasem.

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And if you can’t paint, dance.

“Flamenco 44” by Maryam Mughal

Maryam Mughal, 1987 | Figurative painter