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It's Common place to see graph around Chicago. I wish I knew exactly where this was. I'm not even sure this is Chicago... It's defines Chicago though. So would this be termed Chicago art or Chicago artist? You figure it out and call me.
Who?
The shows I miss haunt me. This is pop art that I could not get out of my mind. I am looking for this artist as you sleep...
Industry
Nothing says Chicago, quite like Chicago. This is an epic piece to remind us of an era that keeps coming back and a city that seems to linger on world domination so to speak.
Chicago Art
Samantha Spencer, Chicago art persona is a perfect example of a Jill of all trades. Whens she's not busy teaching, working for a non for profit, roller derby'n, singing, painting or saving the world from itself, she makes alluring, natural/organic jewlery. First of all, making them into squares instead of hoops is brilliant and original in itself..I need to buy these in a hurry.
War Photos
I predict the photography exhibits that will post graphic images of our current occupation in the middle east will trigger a self loathing over our country we have not seen. One that will rival or compare to the omni-present guilt looming from slavery. Not all art is beautiful. Some of it is repulsive and over the top. So is life, though. Get over it.
Shock-ra
Chakras are gaining popularity in pop culture. Everybodies got 'em. This is my favorite though. Honestly, this looks like a natural photo of one. It's a classic shot in many regards. It is also bold and powerful. Light can be many things, but it often is likened to life. This photo describes it perfectly.
Before there was Obama
Marcus Garvey was Mister Africa for a whole generation. He seemed to be bridging the gap between African Americans and Africa. This is a great example of him being illustrated in a contemporary iconic fashion.
Fangi that-
Darci Fangi-
Beyond words...
I used to imagine art this loose and vital. It seems to hold it's sway over your own pencil. Her lines are infused with calm energy and her way with color is subtle and classic. She went to some fancy school on the east coast I always forget the name of. I think I'll post her bio for you...
The Late Great Heath Ledger and Modest Mouse
So besides being great artists, the two names listed above are great activists. Modest Mouses King Rat video directed by Ledger carries an eerie reminder of the cruel inhumane nature of humans. As disgusting as we are, the animation makes it even more clear why humans are horrid creatures. The role reversal is the classic imagery needed to balance our culture out of the rose colored view we have designed for ourselves. Perhaps the message in this video will one day gain as much attention as Modest's Mouses music and Heath's portrayal of the Joker.
Art in Film
John Hughes passed. Leaving behind a legacy of great films. The first experience I had with him was Ferris Bueller. I really did not understand the concept for years. I digress: My favorite scene in the film was the introspective moments in the Art Institute of Chicago. Not only was it free advertising for art, which is divine in it's own right, but his camera angles and music changed for the scene. That whole portion of the film was especially significant to me, because that is something I'd always longed to do. Play hooky and actually do things my friends wouldn't. Like go to a museum look at art for art's sake. And that's what he did. R.I.P-
Japan and Sex
Many male artists have no problem using the female figure to move canvas and re-enforce negative stereo types suggesting women are to be viewed as sexual objects. Even some female artists do it, but men are notorious. Paint a half naked woman with an hourglass figure, giver her a gun/ animal/ vehicle or character and it's commercial art.
People are programmed to buy that stuff whether it's hollywood or hotdog stand.
It's a global problem. Japan has it bad too. They seem to concentrate it at a disgusting amount. So much so, American perverts look to Japanese pervs for inspiration and guidance. It's such a part of their culture. Rape is like sneezing in Japan. Easily excused...
I personally hate Manga-esque art for a number of reasons, but the way it uses women is a big problem. It's all bad. So, how is it a culture so refined, so forgiving, so old and so impressive in technology and finance and art has allowed such a detriment to adhere to it's global view? Really, I don't know. Not at all. I long to visit Osaka and figure it out for myself.
Grand
Bigger than life art is so big right now. Alison Glenn, Chicago arts persona poses. She is the art diva you dream about being in the same place at. This piece must be huge, because she is a tall tube of paint. Google her. I know I'm about to. Besides towering over art critics:
She also promotes great art shows (likes of the Obama street art show in Chicago), organizes shows (such as Cafe Bacci's 1st local art show) and graces music videos and social events with style and lenses.
Walls
More and more people want to be photographed in front of graph, yet it is still illegal in many places. Lame...
I see thousands of these pics on line, but for some reason this stood out. Not for any reason; in fact, this is a perfect example of how normal and revolutionary it is to write on a wall.
Gawd Bless
Banners are symbols. We use them to blind ourselves from the truth. Many patriots find banners to be the most sentimental images of virtue and courage. They seem to bring us together under one cause and lead us like lemmings. Here at Lambert Says Art, there are no borders, no countries and hence no need for flags: Unless you're gonna do something crazy with it. Like this guy. This is a deep image and it should be respected as much as the flag is. No country is exempt from analyzation, so get to work. Re-read your history books before judging anyone's motives to use the flag to arouse public consciousness.
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