So Watson won Jeopardy! So what? Computers will never be able to make great art. They will never be able to write great literature, direct a great film, or paint a great painting. Computers will never be able to create.
Humanity wins.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Old Man and the Sea and Mixed Greens
Just a reminder that TUESDAY opens at Mixed Greens tomorrow night, a group show featuring the work of Joy Drury Cox. This is an exciting and not-to-be-missed event, as Joy's Old Man and Sea will be shown publicly for the first time. As you might recall, Joy was kind enough to give us an in-progress look at this fascinating, beautiful, and epic work when we filmed her for Keeping the Lights On. If you didn't catch it (or want to see it again), her complete installment is available here.
For more info about the show, simply scroll down a bit or check out the Mixed Greens site here.
For more info about the show, simply scroll down a bit or check out the Mixed Greens site here.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Joy and Yashua
This just in from Joy Drury Cox, current and upcoming shows...
Nowhere: Selections from the Files of the Hand Drawn Map Association
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Sept. 23 - Dec. 19
NADA Art Fair, Miami, FL
Humble Arts Foundation Booth #317
Dec. 2 - 5
re:Context
numberthirtyfive, New York, NY
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30
Opening: Thursday, Dec. 9
Tuesday
Mixed Greens, New York, NY
Jan. 13 - Feb. 12
Opening: Thursday, Jan. 13, 6-8pm
I'd also like to tell you more about my friend, Yashua Klos, a talented visual artist who has been showing all over New York lately. I hope to have him on KTLO someday, but for now check out his website and this show that opens tonight:
Hatching: Crossing the Line
One Gallery, Newark, NJ
Dec. 4 - Jan. 16
Opening: Saturday, Dec. 4, 7-10pm
Here's more about the show, straight from the man himself:
"Hey Art People!
I have my 'Banners' series in the huge window front of One Gallery in Newark.
The other print works in this show are amazing as well!
New Yorkers listen for clarity: It is very accessible for you. 40 min from Brooklyn to Newark's PATH train stop. Even quicker from Manhattan. Don't fear crossing the border.
No body scanning required."
If that's not enough to motivate you to go, here are a couple images of this amazing work:
Enjoy.
Nowhere: Selections from the Files of the Hand Drawn Map Association
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Sept. 23 - Dec. 19
NADA Art Fair, Miami, FL
Humble Arts Foundation Booth #317
Dec. 2 - 5
re:Context
numberthirtyfive, New York, NY
Dec. 9 - Jan. 30
Opening: Thursday, Dec. 9
Tuesday
Mixed Greens, New York, NY
Jan. 13 - Feb. 12
Opening: Thursday, Jan. 13, 6-8pm
I'd also like to tell you more about my friend, Yashua Klos, a talented visual artist who has been showing all over New York lately. I hope to have him on KTLO someday, but for now check out his website and this show that opens tonight:
Hatching: Crossing the Line
One Gallery, Newark, NJ
Dec. 4 - Jan. 16
Opening: Saturday, Dec. 4, 7-10pm
Here's more about the show, straight from the man himself:
"Hey Art People!
I have my 'Banners' series in the huge window front of One Gallery in Newark.
The other print works in this show are amazing as well!
New Yorkers listen for clarity: It is very accessible for you. 40 min from Brooklyn to Newark's PATH train stop. Even quicker from Manhattan. Don't fear crossing the border.
No body scanning required."
If that's not enough to motivate you to go, here are a couple images of this amazing work:
Enjoy.
Friday, September 24, 2010
An Imposter Among Us
I've bitten my tongue on this particular matter for a few months now, but at the end of the day no one else is going to stand up for my work except me.
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Well, I say imitation stinks. And I am certainly not flattered.
Others have come out with an online documentary series about artists and the challenges they face trying to balance art and life. Sound familiar? They're releasing 3 episodes a month, and 3 of them have focused solely on day jobs. Sound familiar?
Some claim that originality no longer exists. I disagree. Let's be original, people.
And, you know, it's funny how the world works sometimes. They've received a great deal of support from the local art world as well as some heavy-hitting press in a very short amount of time, all for an issue that's already being explored in a very similar way, for an idea that isn't theirs.
Victor Hugo said, "There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come." I guess it took 3 years for them to catch on and catch up.
Maybe I should have waited until the economic crisis hit to release Keeping the Lights On.
So timing is everything, it seems. But I guess it also helps to have some names and clout to boot. Who cares if it's not your idea or how the thing looks? You've got the right people in your corner and it's "Come right on in!" I guess power and politics trump originality and quality. How naive I was to think otherwise.
Some key players involved have known about Keeping the Lights On from day one but chose to back them anyway, all while remaining quite silent about another series doing the same thing. And some of the media outlets that have shined light on this other series knew about Keeping the Lights On, too. I don't say this out of jealousy or envy or even bitterness; I'm just saying. Yup, it's very funny how the world works sometimes.
So what does this all mean? Well, I've let some of the people involved know that I'm aware of what's going on and I've expressed my feelings on the matter. Will they stop doing what they're doing? It's highly unlikely. The ball is rolling and, besides, the Rockefeller Foundation (their biggest supporter) wouldn't be too happy about that. They would surely want their money back.
If there's no way to stop the train, I guess our only recourse for now is to keep on doing what we do—bringing you the original documentary series about artists and their day jobs. In the least, it gives me the opportunity to live up to my production company's name.
Thank you for listening (well, reading). And thank you for all your support—past, present, and future.
They say imitation is the highest form of flattery. Well, I say imitation stinks. And I am certainly not flattered.
Others have come out with an online documentary series about artists and the challenges they face trying to balance art and life. Sound familiar? They're releasing 3 episodes a month, and 3 of them have focused solely on day jobs. Sound familiar?
Some claim that originality no longer exists. I disagree. Let's be original, people.
And, you know, it's funny how the world works sometimes. They've received a great deal of support from the local art world as well as some heavy-hitting press in a very short amount of time, all for an issue that's already being explored in a very similar way, for an idea that isn't theirs.
Victor Hugo said, "There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come." I guess it took 3 years for them to catch on and catch up.
Maybe I should have waited until the economic crisis hit to release Keeping the Lights On.
So timing is everything, it seems. But I guess it also helps to have some names and clout to boot. Who cares if it's not your idea or how the thing looks? You've got the right people in your corner and it's "Come right on in!" I guess power and politics trump originality and quality. How naive I was to think otherwise.
Some key players involved have known about Keeping the Lights On from day one but chose to back them anyway, all while remaining quite silent about another series doing the same thing. And some of the media outlets that have shined light on this other series knew about Keeping the Lights On, too. I don't say this out of jealousy or envy or even bitterness; I'm just saying. Yup, it's very funny how the world works sometimes.
So what does this all mean? Well, I've let some of the people involved know that I'm aware of what's going on and I've expressed my feelings on the matter. Will they stop doing what they're doing? It's highly unlikely. The ball is rolling and, besides, the Rockefeller Foundation (their biggest supporter) wouldn't be too happy about that. They would surely want their money back.
If there's no way to stop the train, I guess our only recourse for now is to keep on doing what we do—bringing you the original documentary series about artists and their day jobs. In the least, it gives me the opportunity to live up to my production company's name.
Thank you for listening (well, reading). And thank you for all your support—past, present, and future.
Monday, September 6, 2010
New York Clown Theatre Festival
Our friend Ishah Janssen-Faith is performing in this year's New York Clown Theatre Festival. Here's all the info straight from the source's mouth:
"We, JAMES & JF, are proud to announce that our new show, CHANNEL ONE, is included in an all-star lineup at The New York Clown Theatre Festival 2010 at The Brick Theater.
THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Sunday, September 19th at 8pm
Wednesday, September 22nd at 9pm
Thursday, September 23rd at 7pm
Buy tickets now: $15
Here's how: www.bricktheater.com/clown or 1-866-811-4111
THIS MATTERS.
JAMES & JF is Emily James and Ishah Janssen-Faith together. CHANNEL ONE is their first full-length show about two lonely sisters in the future who discover a live audience and something called 'TV.'"
Congratulations Ishah!
"We, JAMES & JF, are proud to announce that our new show, CHANNEL ONE, is included in an all-star lineup at The New York Clown Theatre Festival 2010 at The Brick Theater.
THREE NIGHTS ONLY!
Sunday, September 19th at 8pm
Wednesday, September 22nd at 9pm
Thursday, September 23rd at 7pm
Buy tickets now: $15
Here's how: www.bricktheater.com/clown or 1-866-811-4111
THIS MATTERS.
JAMES & JF is Emily James and Ishah Janssen-Faith together. CHANNEL ONE is their first full-length show about two lonely sisters in the future who discover a live audience and something called 'TV.'"
Congratulations Ishah!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Manual Transmission
Our friend Joy is co-curating Manual Transmission, a group show in Brooklyn that looks to be really interesting. From the Humble Arts Foundation website:
"Each artist (or collaborative group) will create a unique piece comprised of 36 exposures from one roll of 35mm color slide film. All exposures will be shown. Humble will exhibit the projects simultaneously on 10 screens during a one-night rooftop slide show scheduled for July 31, 2010."
So you have one chance to experience this experience!
More info here.
"Each artist (or collaborative group) will create a unique piece comprised of 36 exposures from one roll of 35mm color slide film. All exposures will be shown. Humble will exhibit the projects simultaneously on 10 screens during a one-night rooftop slide show scheduled for July 31, 2010."
So you have one chance to experience this experience!
More info here.
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