WOW, sounds like some one is angry. I agree that putting yourself as the main subject is a tad bit... narcissistic. But, from your self aggrandizing diatribe, it sounds like your right there with him. I like the images and the thoughts he provokes. Isn't that the point of art? To provoke emotion and thought? Bravo to Robert ParkeHarrison for provoking thought. Even it is a glib diatribe by a pedantic critic. Art has always been an expression where the artist and the audience "...seek out morality lessons..." The whole point is to provoke discussion emotion and understanding. That is what art is. That is why "churches" have tried to control art through all of known history. To prevent that exact discussion. I'm guessing, just a guess now. your republican aren't you? and don't believe we're slowly killing off our planets ability to support human life.
oh the metaphysical silliness of it all!
oh the metaphysical silliness of it all!
You are a moron and have just shown all of us how much of a moron you are. How do you have a job?
You are a moron and have just shown all of us how much of a moron you are. How do you have a job?
I was moved and thrilled by the ParkeHarrison's exhibit at the Nelson, so much so that I studied them further and did my final project in art history in part about this unique and amazing collaborative team. I am sorry you obviously have a differing opinion. However, there is simply no justification for this slanderous article. You step outside of opinion when you state things that simply aren't true. Perhaps if you had attended the event at the Nelson offered a few weeks ago about this exhibit you could have saved yourself embarrasssment- many of the untruths in this article, the Everyman term etc. were addressed at this event. (I will not elaborate because they are already nicely outlined by Dane Zahorsky.) You could have even interviewed the ParkeHarrisons themselves about their work- I am sure if they are so desparate for publicity that they nust use their undergraduate connections to the city to get showings, they surely would have granted the "esteemed" Pitch an interview. Those who do not wish to find it in a church, often seek out a higher spirit within museum walls. What is the purpose of art devoid of meaning?
The ParkeHarrison's offer a beautiful message of hope in their work. This article is proof that that work is far from over.
Sincerely,
Rebekah Christensen
I was moved and thrilled by the ParkeHarrison's exhibit at the Nelson, so much so that I studied them further and did my final project in art history in part about this unique and amazing collaborative team. I am sorry you obviously have a differing opinion. However, there is simply no justification for this slanderous article. You step outside of opinion when you state things that simply aren't true. Perhaps if you had attended the event at the Nelson offered a few weeks ago about this exhibit you could have saved yourself embarrasssment- many of the untruths in this article, the Everyman term etc. were addressed at this event. (I will not elaborate because they are already nicely outlined by Dane Zahorsky.) You could have even interviewed the ParkeHarrisons themselves about their work- I am sure if they are so desparate for publicity that they nust use their undergraduate connections to the city to get showings, they surely would have granted the "esteemed" Pitch an interview. Those who do not wish to find it in a church, often seek out a higher spirit within museum walls. What is the purpose of art devoid of meaning? The ParkeHarrison's offer a beautiful message of hope in their work. This article is proof that that work is far from over. Sincerely, Rebekah Christensen
Dear Dana Self,
I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research.
I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the �seedier� version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart.
Your �review� of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term �everyman� is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to.
Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. �Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.� You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is?
So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism.
Dane Zahorsky
Dear Dana Self, I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research. I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the “seedier” version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart. Your “review” of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term “everyman” is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to. Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. “Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.” You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is? So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism. Dane Zahorsky
Dear Dana Self,
I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research.
I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the �seedier� version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart.
Your �review� of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term �everyman� is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to.
Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. �Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.� You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is?
So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism.
Dane Zahorsky
Dear Dana Self,
I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research.
I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the �seedier� version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart.
Your �review� of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term �everyman� is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to.
Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. �Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.� You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is?
So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism.
Dane Zahorsky
Dear Dana Self, I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research. I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the “seedier” version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart. Your “review” of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term “everyman” is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to. Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. “Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.” You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is? So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism. Dane Zahorsky
Dear Dana Self, I know that I live in city surrounded on all sides by land, and that alcohol is the only acceptable social medium. I know that most people want to work their jobs and have their families, care a little when they have to, but on the whole tune the whole damn mess out whenever they can. I know that where most cities would have voices that might call it's citizens to achieve, and or exceed their potential we have you. And that thinking about finding inspiration in art, music, or entertainment that has been made with time and passion is as foreign to you as research. I can usually turn the other cheek when I see gossip and slander slap dashed across the face of the pitch because that's it's role: to be the “seedier” version of Kansas City's media. I can even look the other way when I see an add by Pergrine Honig herself advocating the wretched bile you call savage love. But when I see something beautiful that has taken vast amounts of energy and love treated as if it's garbage I have to at least say something. I have no belief that you will even read this far your inflated ego I'm sure dismissing anything I might say as nonsense or tripe but I would hope you might actually hear what I'm saying and just maybe take it to heart. Your “review” of the work by Robert and Shana Parkeharrison is probably the most unintelligent things I've read, well..ever. First of all your quaint little reference to them getting a showing at the Nelson simply because he graduated from KCAI is utter nonsense. I don't even like the damn art institute but if you even tried to do some research you would have known that it was a dual show at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York City. Second of all your high brow shrugging off of their term “everyman” is wrong again, the press dubbed him that nearly ten years ago and they actually started doing color work and the new series to get away from the term that made him a character instead of something that people could relate to. Yet even all that I can almost swallow, as if this world wasn't already brimming full of apathy and a myriad of quick fixes. “Few and far between are the folks who seek out morality lessons on museum walls. That's what church is for.” You know they say that those who can't do teach, well I doubt you even teach. I know nothing about you but the fact that you would even associate a pseudonym with something as disgusting as that is beyond me. I'm sorry that you have obviously never felt something akin to spirituality while looking at something that has so obviously been made as a direct message from one human to another, or that you really believe art shouldn't carry with it a responsibility to reflect what our society is and should or could be. That the very idea of hope and morality scares you so much you must lash out at it like it was a ghost or god forbid a life lesson. So the next time you decide to go look at something that you did nothing to create why don't you show a little respect, or is that term as elusive as your grasp on as what beauty really is? So thank you for being exactly why they made the work they do, an advocate of consumption, and removal of all deeper emotion than how your name looks next to something so obviously written without thought or research, you know journalism. Dane Zahorsky
Dana,I feel your pain. After seeing that show I had it too, in nether regions I did not know I even possessed. I absolutlely love Byron and Toma but, my God,their taste! It is by now so predictably ossified and predictable...and bound by their own self inflicted boundaries...slightly silly and toothlessly transgressive. I'll pass.
Dana,I feel your pain. After seeing that show I had it too, in nether regions I did not know I even possessed. I absolutlely love Byron and Toma but, my God,their taste! It is by now so predictably ossified and predictable...and bound by their own self inflicted boundaries...slightly silly and toothlessly transgressive. I'll pass.
I agree with your comments concerning the work by Sarah Vandersall. I also felt that her installation lacked context, and simply put..wisdom. Obviously referencing Jessica Stockholder, when asked what her relationship to Stockholder' s work was, she drew a blank. As far as Borrowman's work goes, I felt as though I was looking at a giant STD attached to the wall. The redundant use of Genitalia referencing was in my opinion childish. Her craft was almost all afterthought, with a lack of inventive intuition. I agree with you as far as stating that her one piece is enough to show the impact of her work, or lack there of.
Yes, these are all emerging artist, however as showing artist there was a lack of responsibility taken for the over-all context of their work. Now with that said, Mauser's paintings stood out as well rounded thoughts among amateurs. Her painting style is contemporarily comfortable. Her use of color reminds me of high fashion, and her mark making is painterly and inventive. After hearing her speak about her work, I was relieved. Relieved and reminded that these are young, emerging artist' with art school fresh on the brain. In the pool of emerging visual art makers there will always be serious talent and intelligence contrasted by classic floaters.
I agree with your comments concerning the work by Sarah Vandersall. I also felt that her installation lacked context, and simply put..wisdom. Obviously referencing Jessica Stockholder, when asked what her relationship to Stockholder' s work was, she drew a blank. As far as Borrowman's work goes, I felt as though I was looking at a giant STD attached to the wall. The redundant use of Genitalia referencing was in my opinion childish. Her craft was almost all afterthought, with a lack of inventive intuition. I agree with you as far as stating that her one piece is enough to show the impact of her work, or lack there of. Yes, these are all emerging artist, however as showing artist there was a lack of responsibility taken for the over-all context of their work. Now with that said, Mauser's paintings stood out as well rounded thoughts among amateurs. Her painting style is contemporarily comfortable. Her use of color reminds me of high fashion, and her mark making is painterly and inventive. After hearing her speak about her work, I was relieved. Relieved and reminded that these are young, emerging artist' with art school fresh on the brain. In the pool of emerging visual art makers there will always be serious talent and intelligence contrasted by classic floaters.
When does the Pitch plan on hiring some art reviewers who are able to write anything with some substance. First Ray T. Barker and now this... tell mme something new. Your analysis sounds like a foundations student trying to critique work that is far over their head; "The animals should interact more..." Blah...
When does the Pitch plan on hiring some art reviewers who are able to write anything with some substance. First Ray T. Barker and now this... tell mme something new. Your analysis sounds like a foundations student trying to critique work that is far over their head; "The animals should interact more..." Blah...
Re: “Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison moralize at the Nelson-Atkins”
WOW, sounds like some one is angry. I agree that putting yourself as the main subject is a tad bit... narcissistic. But, from your self aggrandizing diatribe, it sounds like your right there with him. I like the images and the thoughts he provokes. Isn't that the point of art? To provoke emotion and thought? Bravo to Robert ParkeHarrison for provoking thought. Even it is a glib diatribe by a pedantic critic. Art has always been an expression where the artist and the audience "...seek out morality lessons..." The whole point is to provoke discussion emotion and understanding. That is what art is. That is why "churches" have tried to control art through all of known history. To prevent that exact discussion.
I'm guessing, just a guess now. your republican aren't you? and don't believe we're slowly killing off our planets ability to support human life.