Arts editor of FreeMan Journal - Humanity is in a perilous need of a spiritual renaissance with nature
Author: Distil Ennui | Post Date: 17-12-2016WORDS BY FINNIAN MULLALLY MUSCHINSKI..
What made you decide to become an artist?
I had no choice in the matter, I have always felt compelled to collect objects and thoughts together constantly, wherever I am; and allow them to form a physical presence following the intervention.
How did your connection with water transcend into an artistic medium?
In my early years I was creating strange sculptural works on coral reefs across the Caribbean, these reefs had been dynamited by locally paid fisherman, to make way for softer lapping waves on the shore for hotels that were going to be built. To me it seemed utterly devastating that the places I was so familiar with were just destroyed one day. From that point forward I have dedicated my life to creating works centred around water as a central medium and awareness for its protection.
Humanity is in a perilous need of a spiritual renaissance with nature. The barriers between people, between religions, between nations is failing us. nature allows us to beat down separateness, we must embrace and care for her alone.
All water fascinates me, its purity is unquestioned; we do not search the stars for green aliens, we search for water - for where water lies; life lies; amongst the stars water in all its forms will provide our greatest discoveries yet.
What are your latest works inspired by?
I am working on a project titled ‘All icons are false’ a gothic homage to the stained glass window for the 21st century. The stained glass windows have had their religious totems removed, replaced with organic abstractions. Nature and science alone command such idolism, all other icons are false.
Untitled Plate 0009-8, dated 2016. from the series 'All icons are false', 2016 / 17. unique chromogenic print, no editions.
What do you think sets the London art scene apart from global cultural hubs internationally?
It forms a heady mix of ingredients that a dedicated artist can thrive in. Although it is easy to get lost in all the events, openings and socialising. Be careful to curate your own world of what to see and do, with this in mind London can feed all your creative cravings.
Whats next?
Every day is a new adventure in the studio, I have no idea whats next. I have chosen to work with a signature form; I took this material and made it my own; with that comes a sense of responsibility to see where it leads.
What are your New Years Resolutions?
Keep your eye on your inner world and stay away from ads, idiots and movie stars.
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