Resilience and Authenticity in a Changing Planet ⁓
As I've already written, I find it difficult to activate my creative side these days. Painting, writing, teaching... in short, thinking positive!
Should the Show Must Go On?
I admire those who pretend it's "business as usual." They put on their brightest smiles, express their enthusiasm, sing and dance, have a party. "The show must go on!" While the world is burning around us. This is understandable; it helps keep morale high, makes us feel part of the solution and not part of the problem.
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| Middle Eastern Eyes - Watercolor by Francesco Fontana (c) 2025 |
Today's Meaning is Hidden in the Past
To rediscover meaning and motivation today, I reread old blog posts or review old paintings. As Jerry Saltz says in How to Be an Artist, "In your old suitcase is the truth of who you are." Looking to the past helps me recognize what recurs over time: signs, color, themes, sensitivity. This allows me to get rid of what no longer represents me and helps me be true to myself. By developing this and moving forward, I hope to leave a tiny trace of truth in the world.
Being Proud of Myself
I don't intend to leave this planet too soon, and I plan to create works that I'll be even prouder of. Works that bear witness to my presence in this fantastic and painful, bloody and ecstatic era all at once. And I leave you with a question: shoud I (we) be more radical in our artistic research!
As always, write to me with your thoughts and feelings.
Happy Art Life, Francesco
P.S. More about my artistic statement in this my blog post:
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