Reflection: History/Philosophy - Relationship Human/Non-Human
The.Fear.of.the.Familiar
By Andrea Chase (04/18/10 20:49:14)
This reading was interesting in its discussion of artists' conceptions of creativity as stemming solely from "wild" inspirations. It reminds me of the positive relation that has been often associated with creativity bred from that which is natural and not affected by human influence. From architecture to narrative the unexplored regions of wilderness, whether tangible or emotional, have always served as a means of inspiration. It does not surprise me that conceptual artists over the past century have turned to that which is considered removed from the hand of man in order to advance art movements. The various artists discussed seemed to want to push the boundary between the relations of that which should not be interacted with, the wild. The didactic between the right to tame and the highly unnatural need to overcome instinct is the main discussion through much of these artists works.

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