Gustave Courbet, “The Wounded Man”, 1844-1854.
brief history: Gustave Courbets piece the wounded man is a romantic self portrait by the realist artist. created in Museé d’Orsay, Paris, it used to contain a woman laying on his shoulder but he further replaced it with a blade and some blood stains on his chest, symbolizing heartache, after his divorce from Virginia Binet, his wife of 14 years and mother of his one son.
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Is it true I can post my artistic nudes here now?
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something about sensitivity that isn't talked about enough is that yes, even though it's gonna be a lot more painful and isolating than the average human experience, you're also way more capable of tapping into the beauty of existence and relishing in that, to which in those moments, all of your "hindrances" feel as though they've vanished away. yet what can seem odd and a bit strange to an outsider is infinitely true and resonant to YOU. sensitivity isn't always a hindrance and can actually be one of the most profound things when creativity is nurtured and self destructive tendencies aren't imposed.
also note that when i say "average", i don't assume the innate superiority of people "born sensitive" above everyone else. everyone has gifts inside them that they can harness, cultivate, and bloom. it has moreso to do with how open you are rather than how you start.
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Resilience in Art: The Aesthetic Journey Through Pain
Since I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, I have endured a journey to discover how the disease was represented in art and the artists affected by my illness. It was a sad coincidence that this diagnosis interested the current focus of my artistic research.
The aesthetic of the human body, so through art I took the opportunity to explore my condition and exorcise my pain. RA is a degenerative and chronic disease that can have serious consequences deforming our body. Today's medications slow down that process without damage to body parts. In the past where there was a lack of drugs to tackle the progress of the illness, people affected by RA with body deformities were seen as cripples and often marginalized by their own families and society. Some found redemption through art.
In this context of artistic endeavor, Maud Lewis emerges—as a beacon of human resilience. Within the confines of her humble Nova Scotian abode, Lewis, despite the constraints of Rheumatoid Arthritis, wielded her brush with unwavering determination. Her palette transformed her pains, struggles, and difficult childhood and youth into a symphony of chromatic exuberance. Thus, Maud Lewis etched her name into memory—an enduring testament to art’s transformative power.
There is also a film about her story, Maudie, inviting us to witness and discover her luminous journey.
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Quest Chest Concept Art
Here's an early look at one of my world's most treasured items: the Quest Chest. These magical chests can store a large range of objects and treasures.
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i can’t find the art piece/title. help.
here’s a fb post i made earlier :
“yeah there might be a lot of problems in my life sometimes. but there comes a time where i realize everything i need is right here in front of me. it sounds so stupid but idc it’s the fact i’m still here and i’m breathing and feeling as a person. it’s hard sometimes to remind myself of that and be grateful but once i do, the negativity fades away. i’m truthfully content.”
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.𖥔 ݁ ˖๋ ࣭ ⭑why do you search outside for the bliss you've lost within?.𖥔 ݁ ˖๋ ࣭ ⭑
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