"MIND BLOWING"
China has the highest number of disabled people living in it's country, over 83 million. Via social media, 16 individuals of a variety of ages in China volunteered for this project sponsored by the Windsor & Newton paint company. This is most definitely an example of "Art meeting Science," a new way of thinking and unique process. It is "Mind Blowing!"
For each artist, 4 canvas were set up forming a square with the paint medium in the center. Participants chose background canvas colors and paint colors to use in the painting. They wore a head set connected to a processing unit, catching electronic pulses from the brain, triggering the tiny detonators attached to paint filled balloons. The "artist's minds - in deep concentration - made the paint filled ballon explode. What resulted were four unique paintings which when placed together formed one.
This amazing you-tube video shows that "the capacity of the human spirit is unlimited even though it may be trapped within a human body." The artist's bodies are disabled but their minds are not. The photographs of the individuals shown in front of their final works are captivating - showing strength of emotion, pride and accomplishment.
The work reminds me of the 1950's artist Jackson Pollack- also called "Action Jackson," for his splatter paintings which were an unconscious release of his inner feelings. It was the process, materials and performance which were stressed rather than the end product. As spectators (viewers), there is a sense of spontaneity, inhibition and raw emotion in the colors, turbulent lines and shapes produced. The final artwork is a record of the artist's performance and action.
One aspect of the video, which left me with questions was the fact that the Windsor Newton label shown subtly during the filming, which we as the savvy viewer were able to pick up. Why was it necessary to end the film as an "info-mmercial?" Earning money and awareness for the disabled is a brilliant and admiral concept. Ending with a photo of the Windsor Newton logo made it seem as if brand awareness and sales were of prime importance?
For each artist, 4 canvas were set up forming a square with the paint medium in the center. Participants chose background canvas colors and paint colors to use in the painting. They wore a head set connected to a processing unit, catching electronic pulses from the brain, triggering the tiny detonators attached to paint filled balloons. The "artist's minds - in deep concentration - made the paint filled ballon explode. What resulted were four unique paintings which when placed together formed one.
This amazing you-tube video shows that "the capacity of the human spirit is unlimited even though it may be trapped within a human body." The artist's bodies are disabled but their minds are not. The photographs of the individuals shown in front of their final works are captivating - showing strength of emotion, pride and accomplishment.
The work reminds me of the 1950's artist Jackson Pollack- also called "Action Jackson," for his splatter paintings which were an unconscious release of his inner feelings. It was the process, materials and performance which were stressed rather than the end product. As spectators (viewers), there is a sense of spontaneity, inhibition and raw emotion in the colors, turbulent lines and shapes produced. The final artwork is a record of the artist's performance and action.
One aspect of the video, which left me with questions was the fact that the Windsor Newton label shown subtly during the filming, which we as the savvy viewer were able to pick up. Why was it necessary to end the film as an "info-mmercial?" Earning money and awareness for the disabled is a brilliant and admiral concept. Ending with a photo of the Windsor Newton logo made it seem as if brand awareness and sales were of prime importance?