Self-discovery
So, I've just finished taking an elective course at school called "Watching Music". It was about music and visual art and their influences on each and the other. In taking this course I felt the need to actually see the works of art instead of just the powerpoint projection of it. This resulted in a visit to the Stedelijk Museum here in Amsterdam. I had the thrill of seeing a Rothko and the work which captured my complete attention for a full 30 minutes: Barnett Newman's "Midnight Blue". I was completely overcome with the power of the painting. It was dynamic, yet completely still. It was daunting yet drew me into it like an abyss. It was midnight and twilight all at once. It made me question my existence and my own personal position with regard to the world around me. Had I not taken this course, I would never have come to appreciate art in this way....Don't you love when you actually get something out of your education? I learned so much and became so interested in art that I have started painting and drawing....and I've made a self-discovery. I CAN draw more than stick-figures! I have never before drawn or painted out of self-interest or for pleasure...but I think this is opening a whole new world of creativity for me.
Love-discovery
The man I love writes spoken word. I didn't think it was possible, but I think I've actually found the perfect man.
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