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An Artist Statement

6/16/2015

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Aspen Stream First Light Acrylic on Panel 18x18
As an artist, it has become convention to write out an "artist statement" as a way of helping others understand what you are doing, kind of like the "mission statement" in modern corporations.  That is fine and it does help people see the thought you put into your work and the hoped for impact.  It also helps galleries to sell your work when you are not around to explain it. 

But part of me thinks one's work is "the statement" and leaving it for unguided exploration enables others to enter the art journey with a spirit of curiosity and adventure.  What is God's artist statement?  I like the dawn as one example.  Every morning I see and explore the mystery of creation in new ways as things come to light and we creatures wake up.  On my website (www.tommcgeeart.com), where the artist statement usually resides, I posted this poem for some reflection.

An Artist Statement

warm, cool, the dawn glows
over the Sangres this morning
-a lone raven flies

no photographs taken
just the stillness of peace
-awaiting sunrise

embracing essence
in myself and creation
-the artist spirit

my friends, the birds, are
already looking for food
-I take in the dawn

hello brother sun
the saint would say to you
-as the winter fades

mister flicker plays drums
on the fireplace vent hood
-what is he saying?

perhaps the same thing

perhaps his art is banging on a vent,
glad to be alive
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Christine Weaber
6/16/2015 02:23:01 am

I appreciate your thoughts here. I realize we are drawn to many of the same things. The dawn, as well as the sunset, is inspiring. I like your reflective poem as well.

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Tom McGee link
6/16/2015 04:28:46 am

Thanks Chris. I think that transition between light and dark has always been a reflective time for people in general.

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Montie Dalton
6/17/2015 11:23:21 pm

Tom,
You really have captured the light, mood and feel of this special time of day. The portion untouched by direct sunlight is sooooo perfect. You are such a hero to me.
Love
Montie

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