How to explain my parents from lernert Engelberts on Vimeo.
by Lernert Engelberts & Sander Plug
9 episode documentary series in which artists of abstract work explain to their parents
what its all about.
episode 1:
Fantastic artist Arno Coenen talks to his father about the Eurotrash beer he developed for an art museum.
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“…When I consider creating objects, I think about making things that should have long term value for the people who interact with them, and I also think about the process of making – the craft. I believe very strongly in making right now. It’s not about just having ideas – not just coming up with concepts on paper, but really getting into the idiosyncrasies of prototyping and making things, considering the craft as part of the design. I don’t think you fully understand how something works or fully understand how it will affect people in the physical world until you build it, you experience it and discover more details about it. That is something I am really interested in doing right now, which I’ve seen a lot of industrial designers avoid- getting their hands dirty, understanding the manufacturing process, and prototyping.”
“… most people won’t notice if you don’t make something, and that a lot of people won’t particularly care if you do. But, how you choose to respond to that existential k?an will say a lot about your potential as both an artist and as an engaged human.
Because, if you’re relieved that universal apathy provides legitimate cover for eight blissful hours of “managing email,” then you’re in luck. Every day for the rest of your life. Punch out.
But, if you’re like me, you may find you’re invigorated—even challenged—by all that bigger ambiguity. By knowing that, at any time, you might be seconds away from starting something amazing that seemed impossible a minute ago. Even oddly prepared to drop the lizard crap whenever the need arises. ”
Merlin Mann on Doing Creative Work
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The latest edition of SNAG News allowed Comic Sans? Really?
So….
Comic Sans from Sam and Anita on Vimeo.
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