"Luv Spaceship Earth" Watercolors on archival 18" X 24" paper. Copyright 2022 Turtel Onli

 Making meaningful connections to Contemporary or Modern Fine Art is often based on multiple factors. The following is a brief journey through a few of them.

1. Attunement. Some of us nowadays may have lost our sensitivity to sensory stimuli.   Becoming a bit numb not only to the effect of most environments on the senses but also to the interactions between the five senses. To develop taste, the first course of action is to unblock the senses and become more mindful of the sensations experienced. 
   
   "Regi The Great" by Turtel Onli.  Rhythmistic portrait of the internationally known award-winning vocalist, Ms Regina Brown, done for the unreleased "Art Project".  Regi is best known for her tenures of performing with Gladys Knight and Smokey Robinson. This painting was done in acrylics on canvas and was featured in the controversial "Chicago Show" in the Cultural Center of Chicago in 1989.
   
   
2. Interpretation. The second step is to interpret or translate the sensations that are experienced into the effects they have on emotions. It is about developing a deeper understanding of likes and dislikes and exploring why being drawn to certain sensations and why to reject others.
   
   
   
3. Curation. Curation is one of those words that is often used without knowing exactly what it means. The term actually relates to the word “cure.” To cure (or curate) is to restore it to health by eliminating the parts that damage or devalue it and assembling what remains in a harmonious and coherent way. In the context of business, the ability to curate objects, spaces, stories, and experiences for optimum effect and value represents an enormous untapped opportunity. But this skill requires care, judgment, and, above all, a precious human touch.
   
   Onli created this iconic illustration of the fabulous Pop- Media-Star David Bowie in 1974 for PLAYBOY Magazine's cool trendy and setting "OUI" imprint.
4. Criterion. These are a set of standards upon which art may be objectively evaluated.  Usually led by a Description, an Analysis, the Interpretation and finally a Judgement of the merits of the work of art and the artist.
5. Articulation. Individual tastemakers may be able to execute their vision on their own. But, in order to lead a team or a company, they need to be able to articulate their ideals in such a way that enables others to understand, replicate, reinforce, value and execute this vision and impact with precision.

'Ownership is the hughest form of appreciation!"

 Onli is worldwide from the South Side.......of Chicago1 Welcoming all you cool folks from Sweden, Germany, Japan, France and the USA! It was in Paris where Onli had his first complete Rhythmistic solo fine art exhibition at the FIAP, while being a regular illustrator for the MODE Avant Garde fashion/lifestyle Magazine and the Paris Metro Newspaper. 

This is when Onli overcame his closeted issues around being active in Fine and Commercial art. 

From the early orthodoxy of High Art vs Low Art.

 Great Narrative Art becomes you!