FAQ / Artist Statement

(questions that inform my work...)

• what is your definition of (A/a)rt:

• what is the definition of engagement:

• Art VS. art?

• Craft VS. craft?

• (A/a)rt VS. (C/c)raft

• identify the spectrum of (A/a)rt / (C/c)raft / engagement ?

• what is "actual" or "real" sculpture?

• is larger/smaller (A/a)rt better?

• who are your influences?

• what are your influences?

• will you comment on the work of "_X_"

• "_X_" said "_Y_" about your work, so...

• is it honorable or stupid to die for what you believe in?

• is it honorable or stupid to allow what you believe in to kill you?

• why aren't there high-resolution versions of your catalog?

• what does it say about you as an "artist" that you can't even be bothered to make your own "work"?

• what does it say about you as an "artist" that you can't even be bothered to come up with titles to your "art"?

• what does it say about you as an "artist" that your studio is more engaging than anything you've ever made in it?

• what are the ideals worthy of devotion?

• what are the considerations worthy of reflection?

• what are the experiences worthy of our memories?

• to whom does a story belong, and who has the right to tell it?

• which is more interesting? more inspiring? more engaging? more valuable? more meaningful?