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"Selfportrait of the Artist During the Cold War"Labels: an Artwork a Day by Mick Mather, balance of power, Cold War, digital collage, Nikita, Russian Premier, spheres of influence, The Selfportrait Series
posted by Mick at 5:17 PM
In its short-sightedness, blogger has turned its back on those of us stuck with old operating systems and I'm forced to find a new blog host. You will now find MickMathersARTblog at Blog.com - use the direct link found in the masthead and remember to update your bookmarks. This place will continue as another archive for a large body of my work. As many of you know, my primary medium and working method is digital collage composed of manipulated photographs often combined with digital drawing & generative images. Netlabels, bands and musicians can view samples of my CD Cover Art at Mick Mather Illustration located on Tumblr. In another life I was an Arts & Culture consultant specializing in revitalization planning through creative public art projects and programs with Economic & Community Development Departments of towns, villages and cities. In these hard financial times this work is more important than ever and I still accept consultancy inquiries. You can contact me by email at: mickmather@yahoo.com
11 Comments:
That was some juggling
I really love how many places your mind seems to go!
Good one Mick, good one!
mim:
LOL - having lived through most of that particular period in time, what you say is very true. Thanks so much dropping in to say so. :)
studio lolo:
Always, the common usage of any word offered as a theme is in mind. Choosing that route will forever be the easy way to go, obviously, but it's not in my nature to let it rest there very often. I prefer to scout around for the lesser known, uncommon usage or to knit the word into one of my little stories. That method considerably widens the possibilities for an image choice, but it's also fun as well as educational. With a blush, I say thank you so much for these kind words and I'm delighted that you enjoyed it. :)
Some hokus pokus! During that time, the cold war, and in your image -the latter being of magic!
susupetal:
Thanks so much - but isn't most magic just well-crafted sleight-of-hand? You never see the trick coming or going! :)
And you can never be sure, if there really is a trick.
I know there's some russians before I even red the text. :)) Pointing finger... We just had a Russia-thing here in Finland: Our politicians are so scared of russians. And that is stupid. I like Russia (and Dostojevski and Tolstoi) :)
they were indeed jugglers in the wrong way, this black and white is wonderful
Thanks for stopping by with encouraging words, Mick. And no, you don't have to move. We'll all still find each other right here!
susupetal:
LMAO - that's right! :D
elegia:
I know what you mean. In every country, it's the political system and its leaders that often foment so much fear, distrust and negatively charged debate. The people, on the other hand, can always find common issues and delights to share. So can the politicians, sometimes - the proof of that in this case being the peaceful coexistence and eventual end to the cold war. Keep an eye open though, the devil is always about, kicking up some dirty business! :)
griesmail:
Thanks so much for your comment on the image here, Trijnie. I had a lot of fun creating it - as I always seem to with this series of selfportraits.
studio lolo:
...and, he mops his brow! :D
oh I remember those scary men, if I just have known that there were Mick Mathers, I would have slept my nights better...:)
Very nice collage once more, black and white are so perfect colors here.
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