Title: "Just cause I'm wrong, doesn't make you right!"
Size: 11" x 14"
Medium: Acrylics
First let me begin by saying “WOW, it feels good when the SPARK ignites the flame!” What is it that sparked this feeling in me? All of you! Different conversations with each of you who positively encourage me to get back to my art, and a little of me kicking my own butt to express myself. For those of you who aren’t aware, I just started a new job in March. Due to the distance I travel each day, my energy levels have plummeted. As a result, I have had to go through an adjusting period, to restructure my day and manage my energy levels. After a period of almost 8 weeks, I am ready to baby step my way back at it. Although I can’t promise to post every week, I can give you my promise to throw myself back into my work. I may be exhausted some days, but I need it, like I need water. You can go without water for a while, but then when you don’t take a drink for a few days, you fade away. That’s a risk I’m not willing to take.
So, about this painting!!! This week’s painting revolves around the subject/action of judgment, or passing judgment on others without questioning our own actions. An interesting behavior, as we are all guilty of it at one point or another. Sometimes we are fully conscious of it, and others we make a statement or take action without having had the chance to calculate the end result. As the words slip from our mouths, or mid-motion, we realize the wrong of our way. It’s too late; it continues to come out, too quick for your brain to stop. Now what? What are the next steps, what is the observer’s reaction?
In this painting we see the traditional symbol for evil/the devil, horns and tail. We know we should hate the subject, for he is the evil and sinful… yet we have a certain level of sympathy for him. Sympathy because his expression says, “I acknowledge what I have done is wrong, I have shame, but that doesn’t mean you have the right to look down on me.” Shame humbles us, it makes us human. Seeing another human in this condition, makes it easier for us to sympathize with them no matter how evil, or what wrong they have committed. It’s an odd thought, but the mind can also be odd.
What about the style? Those who spend time at my home, have come to realize that I love graffiti. Above my bed are snapshots of graffiti from Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. It’s the last thing I see before I go to bed every night. I have the desire to appreciate every wall that has graffiti on it. As time goes on, you will probably see my work slide in this abstract graffiti direction. It’s what I love.
I can talk for hours about this painting, but for now, that’s all folks. Let me know your thoughts… until next time.
Koray (Core-EYE) Salih
Size: 11" x 14"
Medium: Acrylics
First let me begin by saying “WOW, it feels good when the SPARK ignites the flame!” What is it that sparked this feeling in me? All of you! Different conversations with each of you who positively encourage me to get back to my art, and a little of me kicking my own butt to express myself. For those of you who aren’t aware, I just started a new job in March. Due to the distance I travel each day, my energy levels have plummeted. As a result, I have had to go through an adjusting period, to restructure my day and manage my energy levels. After a period of almost 8 weeks, I am ready to baby step my way back at it. Although I can’t promise to post every week, I can give you my promise to throw myself back into my work. I may be exhausted some days, but I need it, like I need water. You can go without water for a while, but then when you don’t take a drink for a few days, you fade away. That’s a risk I’m not willing to take.
So, about this painting!!! This week’s painting revolves around the subject/action of judgment, or passing judgment on others without questioning our own actions. An interesting behavior, as we are all guilty of it at one point or another. Sometimes we are fully conscious of it, and others we make a statement or take action without having had the chance to calculate the end result. As the words slip from our mouths, or mid-motion, we realize the wrong of our way. It’s too late; it continues to come out, too quick for your brain to stop. Now what? What are the next steps, what is the observer’s reaction?
In this painting we see the traditional symbol for evil/the devil, horns and tail. We know we should hate the subject, for he is the evil and sinful… yet we have a certain level of sympathy for him. Sympathy because his expression says, “I acknowledge what I have done is wrong, I have shame, but that doesn’t mean you have the right to look down on me.” Shame humbles us, it makes us human. Seeing another human in this condition, makes it easier for us to sympathize with them no matter how evil, or what wrong they have committed. It’s an odd thought, but the mind can also be odd.
What about the style? Those who spend time at my home, have come to realize that I love graffiti. Above my bed are snapshots of graffiti from Barcelona, Valencia and Seville. It’s the last thing I see before I go to bed every night. I have the desire to appreciate every wall that has graffiti on it. As time goes on, you will probably see my work slide in this abstract graffiti direction. It’s what I love.
I can talk for hours about this painting, but for now, that’s all folks. Let me know your thoughts… until next time.
Koray (Core-EYE) Salih
