Sept. 21st 2020
"Rhythmistic Residency" at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago:
Original Vision: Complete the Kokopellis by Oct. 2nd 2020"
Planning a more pure approach this week. One of clarity in thought, concept and execution. All designed to complete the Four Kokopellis that symbolize the Four Expressive Arts of Visual Art, Performing Art, Literature and Music.
Each panel is painted on 100% cotton unprimed. Each is 50 inches by 40 inches. Next they will be enhanced via the quilting mastery of Patrick Whalen. Then take their place in the growing "Rhythmistic Quilts" Collection that re-contextualizes selected world icons into a future-primitif nexus.
Intelligent curators, serious collectors are encouraged to discover the power of affirmed Rhythmism.
When working with established world class standards while being a Black, heterosexual, vintage manI have had to embrace for the resistance and often attacks from the isms of Racism, Agism, Heterophobia Classism and such.
My art is not trendy nor is it based on mediocre techniques accompanied with high levels of discourse.
In the past I never would publicly offer that insight. But in this era, no longer experimental, I am open to express that great truth. So you never heard about Rhythmism? Well....its better than most other isms in that it was concieved by an artist for a wide range of artistic applications.
Proven in plain sight over five decades. Not named....an given value......like a step-child, by connected critics or curators. Who now think their denials of Rhythmism turns it into the tree that falls in the forest...that no one hears...thus is rendered silent. Rhythmism lives!
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