Small Man Chapter 4. Big Black Box
Whispers of a reality slipped through my fingers like grains of sand. Time lost its meaning, space folded upon itself, and I was adrift in a sea of chaos.
Small Man Chapter 3. The Descent
I became reclusive, withdrawn, a madman scribbling equations, doodles, nonsensical words.
Small Man Chapter 2. The Pursuit
I was the center of my world, a world where every action was justified, every desire a birthright.
Small Man Chapter 1. The Gallery of the Unseen
Every step was a natural progression toward what was rightfully mine, a destiny woven by my undeniable prowess.
Traditions & Institutions
Art forms an identity and recognition by the way it is categorized into historical traditions or socially constructed art institutions.
Dedication & Special Focus
Art is a category separate from ordinary life. It takes dedication to create an object of singular attention, a masterpiece.
Skill & Virtuosity
We value and attempt to harvest Skill. Virtuosity is a commodity. There is a universal impulse to improve and expedite the process of creation.
Representation
Representation is not imitation, rather a repetition of a pattern in the fabric of our visual and auditory senses. Words are oral and written patterns.
Novelty & Creativity
Searching through chaos to find order (a pattern), by exploring aspects of art not governed by rules and routines provides a surprising new pattern that results in pleasure and a sense of knowing.
Intellectual Challenge
Perceptual and intellectual capacities are a source of aesthetic pleasure. Objects that deny easy explanation give pleasure in tracing out their complex historical or interpretive dimensions.
