THE HIGH SEAS
I dream, dream of being out in the ocean, in the high seas, in danger, in the limbo between uncertainty and god, in the unknown fate, in a possible death coming, facing a possible end, an end to life lived, a life lived in too much safety, the safety of sensible decisions, a safety […]
School of Athens
This fresco is called “School of Athens” by Raphael, completed in 1511. It serves as a history painting, nestled in the prestigious surroundings of the Vatican Museums in Vatican City. The fresco shows an assembly of the greatest philosophers and scientists from classical antiquity, set within an imposing architectural space that reflects Renaissance ideals […]
BURDENED
I am born, I age, I grow and I learn that I will later only wither and die but meanwhile I will covet n’ yearn the things I would be burdened by. I forged my hopes and expectations to reach the milestones I would try, obtain wealth and accommodations these things that I was […]
Guernica
This painting is called “Guernica”, and it is a large 1937 oil painting by Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. It is one of his best-known works, regarded by many art critics as the most moving and powerful anti-war painting in history. The grey, black, and white painting portrays the suffering wrought by violence and chaos. Prominently featured in the composition are […]
DO CLOTHES MAKE THE MAN?
Are we who we think we are? are we who we hope we are? are we how we want to be seen? or are we as people see us? Can our perception be successfully manipulated? Is our aesthetic a banner, like the flags of old lords? Is it a declaration of value, the value […]
TASKS
Another working day arrives and asks, have you planned out all of your tasks? Are you prepared to further slave away and to replicate in full, your yesterday? A.G. Munson