Soliciting Artists
It should be clear by now that I am fascinated with the mind of the artist. Considering that, I've decided to embark on a little project. I am looking for local artists (DC, MD, and VA) who are interested in participating. Here's the deal: first, if I am not familiar with the artist's work I will want to review it (jpegs, Web site, maybe even a studio visit, etc). Once I get somewhat familiar with the work, I will communicate a single word that comes to mind about the art. I will ask that the artist write 100-500 words about the chosen word and what it means in their art. Because the "question" is so open ended, I think it will allow the artist much freedom to discuss their work and their thought processes. I would then like to publish the writing and a couple of examples of the artist's work on this site.
I believe that this effort will be incredibly revealing about our local artists. We see their work on gallery walls... we may even see them walking around, but we rarely get a chance to learn about them as creative people. So, if you're a local artist and you'd like to participate, please shoot me an email. If you know of an artist that might be interested in participating, feel free to let them know.
Thanks!!
Mr. Kirtland, please contact me. I am interested in participating in your project. I am a photographic artist in northern Virginia and a member of the Reston and Vienna Photographic Societies as well as the League of Reston Artists.
Posted by: Charles Neenan | Monday, October 04, 2004 at 06:52 PM
This looks like an interesting project.
Posted by: danithew | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 01:57 PM
I'm a DC artist and I just found out about this blog. Great project and I would love to participate.
thanks,
greg ferrand
Posted by: greg ferrand | Friday, November 12, 2004 at 02:20 PM
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Posted by: Scott Smith | Sunday, November 21, 2004 at 05:07 PM
Not local (I live in Ohio) but interested.
Posted by: Linda Grashoff | Monday, November 22, 2004 at 12:29 PM
Great idea!
Sounds like something we need here in the DC area.
Posted by: Lara Oliveira | Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 10:43 AM
Lara,
This was a DC based project to begin with. I opened it up to anyone who wants to participate after a poor initial response. Let me know if you'd like to do the "One Word Project."
J.T.
Posted by: J.T. Kirkland | Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 06:32 PM
count me in! i'm actually moving to dc from sf this weekend and woud love to be a part of this neat project.
Posted by: muck | Friday, November 26, 2004 at 03:19 PM
count me in! i'm actually moving to dc from sf this weekend and woud love to be a part of this neat project.
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Posted by: h. frances rector | Friday, November 26, 2004 at 04:43 PM
I'm not in DC (I'm in Austin, Texas), but your super cool girlfriend (she paid me $12.45 to say that) told me about your kick-ass site over Thanksgiving dinner back home in Iowa, and I thought I'd jump into the fray, too.
Posted by: Ethan Diehl | Monday, December 06, 2004 at 02:25 PM
I'm not in DC (I'm in Austin, Texas), but your super cool girlfriend (she paid me $12.45 to say that) told me about your kick-ass site over Thanksgiving dinner back home in Iowa, and I thought I'd jump into the fray, too.
Posted by: Ethan Diehl | Monday, December 06, 2004 at 02:25 PM