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We are all told, “live your life to the fullest”; I am here to do just that. TheVoiceof1 serves as a vessel to project my passions, and clue in my loyal readers as to what inspires me in this crazy world. So, sit back, relax, read on and feel free to comment. Let me know your thoughts.
Is Photography Art?
I will start this by clearly stating that, at one time, I was one who answered this with a resounding NO. Starting at my early roots in what is defined as art, I began with a simple tool known as a pencil. I drew what my mind perceived or even what my eyes landed on....
Defining Good Work
While it is a fact that the term "good" is purely subjective, I believe that there are underlying principles that show up in works that are universally praised and recognized as such. There is, without doubt, consistent use of principles that can be seen when the work...
Less Is More
“Simplicity is the last step of art and the beginning of nature.” These words sourced from my childhood hero, Bruce Lee, rang true to me then as they still do now. To understand the meaning is to grasp the concept that, great art doesn’t strive to be complex, but...
Censorship
“To see or not to see?” That is the question. The artist’s quest for self-expression is a highly personal journey but is often plagued by restrictions placed on him/her as a result of the society in which he/she lives. This now leads us down a very convoluted road...
Art + Style
I will start by asking you a simple question. Do you think I made my style? To answer I believe one has to define what style is. For me, style is the outward expression of that which defines an individual. The body exists simply as a housing for the indefinable entity...