A great poet once said that you can judge a nation by how it honors (or fails to honor) its artists. In many ways, the soul of a nation is entirely shaped by the artists which that society has produced. This makes perfectly good sense, as an artist is able to portray the better ideals which that society yearns to become and can convey concepts on a nearly subconscious level that may either uplift our self conception to the divine or inversely inflame our basest passions. An artist can also awaken truthful moral lessons and temper raw emotions of a people which mere lecturing/moralising could never accomplish.
Matt thanks much for this piece. I have always said that Rockwell was one of my favorite artists...but always felt a little bad about it...as if that meant my tastes must be...what's the word...unrefined or something? As if I should apologize for thinking so. This piece helps confirm...damn! I was right all along and didn't know it. The past 3 years have been eye-opening in so many ways. Thanks for what you're doing, I truly appreciate it.
Rockwell was roundly dismissed and mocked in my art school. At best a mere illustrator. It took me years to finally break the spell and appreciate his work and this was helped along when my father regularly brought back books from a specialty Russian book store in DC, particularly the work of "The Itinerants." — Worth checking them out.
Thank you so much for this step toward reawakening our American consciousness and conscience. What marvelous images! So much to see in each one. I am moved to purchase one for my wall.
Matt thanks much for this piece. I have always said that Rockwell was one of my favorite artists...but always felt a little bad about it...as if that meant my tastes must be...what's the word...unrefined or something? As if I should apologize for thinking so. This piece helps confirm...damn! I was right all along and didn't know it. The past 3 years have been eye-opening in so many ways. Thanks for what you're doing, I truly appreciate it.
Thank you for sharing this (and the lovely gallery), Matt. Merry Christmas to you and Cynthia and all those you love! 💗🎄💗
Rockwell was roundly dismissed and mocked in my art school. At best a mere illustrator. It took me years to finally break the spell and appreciate his work and this was helped along when my father regularly brought back books from a specialty Russian book store in DC, particularly the work of "The Itinerants." — Worth checking them out.
Thank you Matthew for sharing an interesting piece! Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones!
Thank you so much for this step toward reawakening our American consciousness and conscience. What marvelous images! So much to see in each one. I am moved to purchase one for my wall.