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Comment on On Skill and Art by Jonathan

Jonathan — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 15:48:28 +0000

Yeah, the square is off. He did several squares, so perhaps there’s one that is more geometrically sound?

I’m not sure what the deal is with museum descriptions and placards. Some have lots of information but go too far and try to tell you what to think and feel and it all ends up sounding like BS. Then there’s the other route, where you’re supposed to come up with your own interpretation and people feel lost. It’s difficult to explain a work like this, which involves a silly amount of explanation to make sense of, on a sign that is short enough that folks will read. A damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don’t thing.

Thanks for reading this whole thing!

Comment on On Skill and Art by Chris Harley

Chris Harley — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:38:37 +0000

Peanut Gallery Comment – The square seems a bit off. Someone should have given him a ruler or a t-square. :)

More Serious Comment – I think that the great failing of so many art galleries and museums is a lack of explanation behind each work or period. Tell me why each piece is important and on display. Without any background, a piece like this is rubbish. I can say, ‘I guess it’s modern’ without any real understanding, but that’s about it. With some background, I can at least appreciate it for what it is.

When I visit a science museum or natural history museum, the exhibit designers assume that I do not know anything about what I am looking at. It would help if more art museums took the same approach.

Comment on Collage by Jonathan

Jonathan — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:44:49 +0000

Thanks for your interest! No, I haven’t put any of the cutouts up for sale online, though I’ve been meaning to. If there’s something you’re interested in purchasing, send me an email and we can discuss!

Comment on Collage by sarah albert

sarah albert — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:15:45 +0000

Are any of your cutouts for sale anywhere? Didn’t see them on RedBubble or Etsy–

Comment on Surreal Toast by Jaclyn

Jaclyn — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:54:56 +0000

Hi John!!!
I was thinking about you and wanted to see if I could find you.. and look here I did How are you and where are you?
I would love to hear.
I am living in San Francisco studying to become a therapist!! yay!
All is good. Send me an email.
Hope you are well,
Jaclyn (from Curtis house in college!)

Comment on A Bomber Bird by Mommm

Mommm — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:20:15 +0000

Jon, I really like it and that is not a prejudiced remark just because you are my talented son. The bomber bird has a lot of whimsy a hint of WWII (so the smoking is appropriate) and the blue outlines bespeak of the wild blue yonder. Keep up the good work! xxoo

Comment on Grizzled and Feathered by Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:17:44 +0000

Busted!

Comment on Grizzled and Feathered by Mommm

Mommm — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:30:04 +0000

Boys, better behave before this begetter bops both bipedal brothers!

Comment on Grizzled and Feathered by Matt S.

Matt S. — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:49:16 +0000

Bravo! Your Bohemian behavior bears bombastic bravado belying bitterly barbarian brutality.

And no, I don’t know what that means.

Comment on Wood Animals by Mommm

Mommm — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:54:44 +0000

I really really like what you have done in wood, Jon. They have charm.