Thursday, September 28, 2023
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
T.C. Cannon
Art Appreciation
Born on September 27, 1946, in Lawton, Oklahoma, Tommy Wayne Cannon was a trailblazing Native American artist whose exceptional and forward-thinking work made an enduring impression on the contemporary art scene.
A member of the Kiowa Tribe and Caddo Nation, Cannon drew inspiration from the artistic legacy of the Kiowa Six, a group of Native American painters who significantly contributed to the development of the Southern Plains Flatstyle of painting. In 1964, Cannon enrolled at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, immersing himself in a diverse range of artistic influences and styles, further perfecting his skills. Post-IAIA, he pursued studies at the San Francisco Art Institute but put his artistic pursuits on hold to serve in the army.
During his service in Vietnam, Cannon's perspective was profoundly influenced by his experiences and the countercultural movements of the 1960s. His artwork often vividly portrayed daily life, the haunting realities of war, spiritual themes, and the myriad challenges faced by Native Americans in a rapidly changing world.
Following military service, Cannon collaborated with fellow artist Fritz Scholder (Luiseño) in a notable two-man exhibition at the Smithsonian Institute's National Collection of Fine Arts, titled "Two American Painters."
Sadly, Cannon's journey was cut short when he was involved in a fatal car accident on May 8, 1978. Despite his short life, his influence on the art world remains deep and transformative. He played a crucial role in elevating Native American art to the mainstream and challenging stereotypes and misconceptions surrounding Native American culture.
Self-portrait (1975)
His Hair Flows Like a River (1973-1977)
Rain Priest (1973)
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://www.pem.org/exhibitions/t-c-cannon-at-the-edge-of-america
https://gilcrease.org/exhibitions/cannon/
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Finding Mr. Right During Cuffing Season
P.S.A. Cuffing season has begun. This is a period of time when single people look for short term relationship to help get through the colder months.
Joseph Farris, PLAYBOY (August 1994)
Monday, September 25, 2023
Body Art: Yeska - Zulema Gómez
Artist: Yeska (https://www.facebook.com/yeskaartistaplastico)
Model: Zulema Gómez
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Friday, September 22, 2023
Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps
Music Appreciation
One of the best memories I have is playing with my kid Rock Band on PlayStation 2. The song we would jam to was Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Maps. She on the drums and I on the guitar singing, "Wait, they don't love you like I love you."
Released on September 22, 2003, American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released Maps as the lead single from their debut album "Fever to Tell." Written by the band's lead vocalist Karen O, the song expresses a feeling of longing for a lost love.
The music video, which was directed by well-known director Patrick Daughters, features the band playing in a cafetorium. Guitarist Nick Zinner and drummer Brian Chase start with the song's signature guitar and drum riff. Karen O. holding the mic starts, "Pack up. I'm straight. Enough..." The song increases in intensity of emotion.
Sources:
Wikipedia
https://imvdb.com/n/patrick-daughters
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