Perspectives Unveiled: Craig-Martin's Divine Reprieve

In the ethereal realm of artistic exploration, where visions of the past intertwine with the innovations of the present, Michael Craig-Martin emerges as a modern-day alchemist, weaving threads of tradition with the fabric of technological ingenuity. Amidst the digital tapestries of his creation, the Flagellation of Christ by Piero della Francesca stands as both muse and enigma, beckoning him into a realm of divine punishment reprieved.

Guided by the tenets of perspective established by the architectural visionary Alberti, Craig-Martin embarks on a journey of reinterpretation, unravelling the mysteries concealed within Piero's masterpiece. Through the lens of his digital brush, the timeless narrative of Christ's suffering is transmuted into a symphony of shifting colours and forms, a testament to the fluidity of interpretation.

In 'Deconstructing Piero,' crafted in collaboration with the London-based design group AVCO, Craig-Martin harnesses the power of randomized algorithms to breathe new life into the age-old canvas. Here, within the confines of the digital realm, the figures of Piero's composition take on a life of their own, fading and re-emerging in a dance of temporal uncertainty.

Yet, amidst the ever-changing tableau, a deeper truth emerges—a truth rooted in the very essence of architectural form. In the geometry of Piero's composition, Craig-Martin finds a divine symmetry, a framework for punishment transmuted into redemption. As Craig Martin meticulously deconstructs Piero's work, the architecture emerges not merely as a physical backdrop but as a conduit for profound symbolism. It becomes the framework for punishment, the very essence of Christ's ordeal, yet also offers sanctuary, a haven for spiritual contemplation and redemption.

The architecture is extracted from its earthly bonds, elevated to a realm where temporal uncertainty reigns. It becomes a vessel through which the divine punishment is both depicted and reprieved, a testament to the enduring power of artistic interpretation and the transformative nature of perspective. Within this artistic realm, architecture transcends its earthly confines, morphing into a sanctuary of divine redemption.

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Who is an artist?

You are.

With every word and action, you create a work of art.

How can that be? Simple. A work of art is a reaction to, or an interpretation of, some aspect of the human experience. And since you are a unique being, the work of art you create is also unique.

The medium you use is limitless: painting, poetry, architecture, mathematics, bricklaying, politics, forestry, electronics, medicine, theater, typesetting, fashion design, ad infinitum.

To be a more fulfilled artist requires being able to react to the human experience in ways that make sense for you. Are you living the kind of life that allows you to react authentically?

Are you able to interpret your surroundings and then share those interpretations using the talents you’ve been given to everyone’s mutual benefit?

Perhaps more importantly, are the reactions and interpretations you exhibit truly yours, or are they ones which are expected of you? Are you unduly influenced by family, friends, job expectations or other societal guidelines?

Unless we are free from strong external influence, the result of our effort cannot be a unique work of art. Only when our authentic reactions and interpretations to the human experience come solely from within can we truly realize our potential as artists.

By simplifying your life, whatever that requires, every word and action will then result in a unique work of art.

You are an artist. Yes, you.

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Constant ringing consumes my mind

It nestles itself deep and tightens its grip. 

I long to be free of this constant pain that bombards me. 

Its tendrils curl themselves around the passages of my mind. 

No therapist or doctor can cure me of this constant ring. 

I only wish for a single moment of silence. 

I’ve forgotten the sense of peace felt through silence. 

The ringing splits my mind in two: the angel and the devil. 

I become full of anger at the constant sound in my mind. 

I single breath of another can trigger my rage. 

What am I you ask? What could I be? 

A constant bombardment of anger, negativity, and fear. 

I negativity at its strongest power. 

I have the power to conquer,

                              the power to kill, 

                                         the power to possess,