Harley Brown’s fascinating things no one else will tell you
I’m finally at that point in life when I don’t mind being thought of as narrow-minded: “Oh, my gosh, have you heard what Harley is saying about art; in particular contemporary art? I’m guessing it’s just that he’s getting older and less open-minded. I sure do recall his wisdom from the past. That’s the Harley I remember.”
In earlier times, I had nothing but raves regarding art; heartfelt innovative works. The world wasn’t quite prepared for them when they first entered the art scene. But in time and with grand efforts of the art communities, they’re with us and bringing us to a new aesthetic.
And now, I can finally say, “I DON’T GET IT!” It’s a secret I’ve kept from other people; actually a secret I’ve kept from myself. That’s right. I believed I understood all that was being thrown at me visually. Yes, there were moments of doubt. But no, I was on the bandwagon.
It’s important that my eventual turnaround began a number of years ago, like a friendship that starts to peter out. You go for a few more years just because of all that time spent. It can sometimes take courage and energy to finally opt out of something that has been a good part of your life.
There are those who think my position in the visual arts is horse and buggy compared to today’s Porsche. That’s okay and they’re surely fine people, welcome to have coffee with me any time. Let me put it another way: neither of us is more advanced or filled with more wisdom than the other.
We’re just taking our personal modes of advancement down different routes. All legal and allowed.
Bu hikaye International Artist dergisinin August - September 2019 sayısından alınmıştır.
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