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Re: Does it really make any difference what so-and-so believes? - ExChristian.Net - Articles

Byron — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:52:00 -0000

As Richard Dawkins might say, we should voice our opinions but not confront. We do need to hold the theists attention and the only way to do that is discuss, not argue. IMHO

Re: Saturday May 18, 2002

Byron — Sun, 19 May 2002 01:50:00 -0000

gonna be a butt load of money to fix so much stuff that doesn't necessarily need a'fixin'. You'll have to crack open your wallet and give to the "starving plumbers' fund." Only one of three toilets... you poor thing...

-B

Re: Question from Reader about Involuntary Erections - CZR

Byron — Mon, 26 May 2008 15:54:42 -0000

I'm sorry, but how exactly does our society places "negativity on the male body"? I totally disagree

Re: Obama Is Not Playing

Byron — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 13:10:00 -0000

Ain't no stoppin us now!

Re: O’Reilly: Nuclear Weapons Aren’t WMDs

Byron — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:03:20 -0000

Hey, I'm hearing about a new GI bill that will be vetoed pretty soon. If I recall correctly, did not BOR not long ago swear to support a new GI bill when it came about and to attack anyone who opposed it. I'm pretty sure he did just not sure who his guest was or when. BOR needs to be reminded of this so I can see him squirm.

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 13:48:24 -0000

Miss Understood...i think you are so sexy....what can i do to get you to read my blog....?

xxx

B

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:10:43 -0000

how do i get to see your famous award winning bum

xxx

b

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:18:43 -0000

Even though Byron had been slapped hard he could not remove his eyes from that award winning bum....Byron was thinking how do i bed this beauty...what does JD have that i dont..is it the shorts...?

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:20:27 -0000

Byron could not belive what happened the next morning...where did this red boa come from....who am i? who is this beautiful ass that keeps coming to my mind

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 08:28:53 -0000

Suddenly byron felt he had to do something...he flew to heathrow and rented a car...he had to go to Devon...something he feels is out there...the owner of the red boa...or the owner of that lovely bum...or maybe the owner of the bum and the boa is one and the same...and who is JD...?

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:46:53 -0000

and there was no single thought abt poor Byron....

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 09:56:13 -0000

slit...what slit...?

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:00:53 -0000

ocean what ocean...Byron is Greek...like Harry Enfield's iinit pips...!

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:01:29 -0000

no byron...goes......commando...

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:12:42 -0000

the Channel that Byron swam so many times before.....

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:13:39 -0000

as in the History of O

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:20:02 -0000

hmmmmmm

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:21:40 -0000

aha...and that is the correct dream to have said Hegnatius official medium to the 12 Gods that sat usually by the Zeus feet

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:22:16 -0000

words dont come easy to me.....

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:14:33 -0000

well Byron was always speechless at the sight of beauty similar to yours...

xxx

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 12:19:44 -0000

and then Byron decides that the only cure for this damn spot was to kiss it better...

Re: Once Upon A Time….

Byron — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 15:33:59 -0000

r u talking to me?

xxx

Re: Raed Tihs….

Byron — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 12:34:22 -0000

and do you ever go commando...that is what we long to know

xxx

b

Re: Animal Lovers Beware

Byron — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:04:16 -0000

Yiax....what a story......i understand it..but could never kill that bird..i just would not have been able..i have a german dutchound..a tiny one and it kills all these kittens and birds...i just cant get her not to..

xxx

b

Re: Weirdness

Byron — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 15:52:21 -0000

i have to be covered to sleep and my favourite place to sit is the floor...i hate cockroaches the most though...

XXX

B

Re: Weirdness

Byron — Mon, 01 May 2006 13:22:11 -0000

i know...that is one thing i miss abt the uk...

xxx

B

Re: Weirdness

Byron — Mon, 01 May 2006 15:14:56 -0000

No...Miss understood...i miss the women like you as i havent had sexier,i miss the indian food at Bayswater,I miss London when sunny,I miss riding my bike around London on a sunny day....i miss many other things but i do go often.....

xxxx

B

Re: Tales Of The Other Side

Byron — Tue, 02 May 2006 07:57:58 -0000

and you still wonder abt what you are or what abilities you have?.....not many people do see them dear...consider yourself lucky you do but where you wish not to be frightened tell them to leave and they will leave.....It helps to also pray to your angels to remove the ghosts from your path should you so wish...

xxx

B

Re: Tales Of The Other Side

Byron — Tue, 02 May 2006 13:35:50 -0000

Yes Entity can be true but you will hardly ever face something as strong as that even though you may have gifts.Even though negative spirits do exist they are not as widely available to the common man as Hollywood does portray them..Tell you what believe in Love,do good and pray to God and His angels and do not worry about the spooks...

xxx

B

Re: Tribute To The Girls

Byron — Wed, 03 May 2006 06:48:40 -0000

I agree with what you say and i love the t-bag analogy too...but you have to hope...i can assure that not all men are the same...there are many gentle and sensitive men out there..

xxx

B

Re: Mighty Warrior

Byron — Mon, 08 May 2006 14:27:21 -0000

i just love a hard rocking ac/dc girl

xxx

B

Re: Oh Dear…..What Am I Doing….

Byron — Tue, 09 May 2006 08:17:10 -0000

i passed through similar thoughts before deciding to do my HNT and sexual blog and talk about my other life..Its more chalenging when not anonymoys..Who is TME ...? can you send me their web page?

xxx

B

Re: Oh Dear…..What Am I Doing….

Byron — Tue, 09 May 2006 14:24:50 -0000

miss understood

you r cool..love u..

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT

Byron — Thu, 11 May 2006 13:56:49 -0000

of course you are mad...we all are..and what a kissable back and neck this mad english woman has...god i am horny

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT

Byron — Fri, 12 May 2006 03:06:04 -0000

Hmmm did y...? i didnt yet and the horniness lives on...

xxx

B

Re: Happy, Smiley Friday!

Byron — Fri, 12 May 2006 17:06:35 -0000

Finally you are as crazy as the rest of us....wow...we will get on just fine here in blogland...and dont forget the cream with the strawberries...and can we just keep the lights on....

xxx

B

Re: Happy, Smiley Friday!

Byron — Sat, 13 May 2006 07:37:49 -0000

miss understood..u know what...i predict and i am a full professional on this...you will very soon be a very famous blogger...you have this honesty and roughness and sexiness that is so appealing...

xxx

B

Re: It’s a sad, sad world…

Byron — Mon, 15 May 2006 16:20:11 -0000

well done they bloody well deserved it..well done...i hate bastards male or female and i do enjoy it when they are done..

xxx

B

Re: It’s a sad, sad world…

Byron — Mon, 15 May 2006 21:12:42 -0000

hey i left a comment and blogger vanished it....what it said was how much i enjoyed what you did to those assholes...some people do not know how to treat other people...you r so cool

xxx

B

Re: Happy Anniversary HNT!

Byron — Thu, 18 May 2006 15:53:33 -0000

and an excellent choicefor your second...i was dying to see what you would come up with today and i am so exchited of what i see.....more,more

xxxx

B

Re: Happy Anniversary HNT!

Byron — Fri, 19 May 2006 00:03:22 -0000

came back for a second look ...is that ok ?

xxx

B

Re: Superficial Beauty

Byron — Mon, 22 May 2006 06:13:54 -0000

I really do like both.I like curly hair to be long and unruly.On the other hand i love women with very short hair.I guess women with long hair do get a first stare but for someone with such beautiful eyes and petite body as yours i would love to see them with really short hair.

xxx

B

Re: Superficial Beauty

Byron — Thu, 25 May 2006 00:15:18 -0000

Come on babe..post something...we missed you...looking fwd to tmrows HNT

xxx

B

Re: Living a Little

Byron — Sat, 27 May 2006 03:15:41 -0000

apologies for commenting so late..i came before to see...i was anxious of what it would have been...i love it

xxx

B

Re: Living a Little

Byron — Sat, 27 May 2006 07:41:27 -0000

i was having a bit of fun dear...but seriously..i did thought of u...

xxx

B

Re: Problem…

Byron — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 03:55:23 -0000

Hiya Babe

I think just leave it until someone who is really an expert can give you some advice.Please help Miss NOW!I am in spirit with you but i am too inexperienced to offer any real help

xxx

B

Re: Problem…

Byron — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:33:24 -0000

hmmmm maybe you could post her HNT on your site until hers its fixed...we are waiting for yours for so long.....

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT

Byron — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 13:51:18 -0000

yeah...yeah...allright...havent seen such a good pose since Joanne Whalley-Kilmer was photographed for the movie scandal

xxx

b

Re: Happy HNT

Byron — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 03:21:04 -0000

that is not an HNT..that is an invitation to fall in love...wow u r so wild...

xxxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:37:51 -0000

You are getting so artistic with your HNT's....I love them...i love your face too....You look so wild so kind and so intelligent...are you?

xxxx

B

Re: Webcams

Byron — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 05:16:33 -0000

you are so wicked....come on get a webcam we can then watch one another...and what site is this so we can all have a look...?

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:47:16 -0000

oh yes.oh yes...you went bolder and how lovely you look ...what a back what a nice bum...

Miss...come on dont we just deserve a bit more?

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 06:35:26 -0000

Shit...Wow...what a lovely lickable ice cream you have there my dear....I envy the person licking your ice-cream my dear

xxxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 12:09:50 -0000

You are the one that looks tempting...

xxxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 13:27:38 -0000

Miss...this picture is so cool and so sexy i just cant contain...please come to Greece and just stay

xxxx

B

Re: Tagged

Byron — Tue, 18 Jul 2006 09:04:18 -0000

the clothing part and the skinnydipping part....i loved....

xxx

B

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 08:13:16 -0000

you misunderstood me miss in your last comment....i may only contribute and comment lately only on thursdays due to work but i read you daily.....what a lovely picture you have......
I just love watching your perfect good looks

xxxx

B

Re: http://www.liebfraumilchandlipstick.com/?p=89

Byron — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:26:05 -0000

u r mad....so mad...that makes you so irresistible.....

xxxx

B

Re: Reminiscing

Byron — Sun, 23 Jul 2006 15:49:57 -0000

excellent new look dear miss...absolutely fabulous!

Re: Happy HNT!

Byron — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:06:12 -0000

:-(

so sad this will be the last.....i am sure one day though...just hope and wishing

xxx

B

Re: Embarrassing HNT

Byron — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 13:11:26 -0000

Miss U

haha what an HNT....you are cool and crazy and sexy and BAD

xxx

B

Re: Monday Has The Beat #29

Byron — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:42:14 -0000

LAZRTAG didn't release those tracks until the day you posted them.... you know that right?

Why would you say you had them in your inbox all weekend. That makes no sense.

Re: A question for Harley-Davidson owners…?

Byron — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:08:18 -0000

Couple of t-shirts and a hooded sweat shirt.
Why do you ask?
References :

Re: Why are people so foolish to purchase the worst motorcycle in the world?

Byron — Tue, 08 May 2007 21:51:20 -0000

rant much?
References :

Re: Do you buy all the crap Harley sells or do you get them as gifts?

Byron — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 20:34:13 -0000

I usually get a coffee mug for Christmas. This year I got a hat. Yay.
References :

Re: Victory Motorcycles - are they better than Harley?

Byron — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:57:28 -0000

I did a little research on Victory motorcycles. They have had recalls all the way up to 2006. Maybe they got all the bugs worked out, maybe the '07 and '08 models don't have enough miles on them to expose their weaknesses. I think I would wait awhile before I consider a Victory. They are friggin ugly too. Did you see their bagger?
References :

Re: Modern vs. Contemporary

Byron — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 06:35:00 -0000

Great input. Thanks Mark.

You could write a book on this it seems.

Thanks for clarifying. Anyone else have any input?

Did Marcel Duchamp have anything to do with making the line between the two clearer? Or was there any specific artists like Manet for Modern? If I remember correctly Duchamp was the heavyweight of contemporary. His R. Mutt piece caused such controversy on what was art?, that it redefined everything.

Re: Mew Zee, Um

Byron — Tue, 01 May 2007 17:13:00 -0000

Agreed. If St. Louis can do it there's no reason Jacksonville can't do it.

Agreed. Starting small is probably the best plan of attack.

Having a flat file registry for all local and regional contemporary artists that was curated might be easy to do. How would something like that be implemented and where would it be stored?

Is there a way to get the cultural council to look at concepts? Is there a review process.

PS1 was mentioned and that's an amazing place. www.ps1.org. Great history of supporting emerging art. I think that was the first place Basquiat showed.

Now it's an annex of the Moma but for thirty five years showed cutting edge emerging artists from all over. Here's a little bit off of their site:

P.S.1 was founded in 1971 by Alanna Heiss as The Institute of Art and Urban Resources Inc., and was primarily dedicated to the transformation of abandoned and underutilized buildings in New York City into exhibition, performance, and studio spaces for artists. Today, P.S.1 operates two internationally acclaimed spaces for contemporary art: P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center in Long Island City and the Clocktower Gallery in Lower Manhattan, both of which contain museum- quality galleries and extensive studio facilities.

We have plenty of spaces that could qualify as abandoned and underutilized buildings.

Thirty five years ago it was just a concept.

Agreed. This this could be a catalyst for existing organizations to start brainstorming on ways to help the local artists. No reason at all we can't work together.

Re: Pushing a stroller through coolness.

Byron — Thu, 03 May 2007 21:37:00 -0000

roman. This is off of Tony's blog, www.tonyallegretti.com.

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“Redeveloping this building will be a unique opportunity to preserve for future generations a classic example of 1960’s modern art and architecture that will never be duplicated, while making it a productive asset in downtown’s revitalization. We see this building, with its great architecture, tenant mix and location, as becoming the new retail and entertainment hub of downtown Jacksonville, “said Tony

Allegretti, one of the project’s partners.

This project is significant as it results in increasing the tax base by having a vacant public building, currently not on the tax rolls, being developed into an improved privately-owned structure, with no city incentives being utilized.

“This offering of a mixed-use project providing residential, retail and entertainment continues to add to the critical mass needed to build momentum for downtown,” said Mayor Peyton.

“The addition of the proposed retail to the area will create vitality at the street level and further engage pedestrians enjoying Jacksonville’s revitalized downtown.”

Main Branch plans to have the confirmed stores open within a year.

Re: Circles

Byron — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:55:00 -0000

contemporary art is as much about pop culture as it is art history

Re: Circles

Byron — Tue, 08 May 2007 22:28:00 -0000

Lets hype it up to Art it up!

I'm down with it. Where would the venue be? Should we have a call for artists first? Design a web site for it then invite a curator? When would funding come in for something like this?

Would need a venue...

maybe we should research other type events in cities of a similar size first?

that costs nothing. Maybe we could start posting our findings here?

Re: Here’s an Idea

Byron — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:12:00 -0000

Where is Second Life?

I do think a group of artists who have ideas as interesting as Chris Burden could definitely shake it up.

One artist would be a good start.

If his earlier work was done today here in jacksonville it would definitely wake some people up. I think.

Just another opinion...

Mabye we should focus on the concepts for the work instead of talking about having a show?

Maybe this could be a place where artists talk about their concepts and get feedback on them from other artists?

Re: Concepts

Byron — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:47:00 -0000

The body of work I'm currently working on is about my neighborhood.

It's similar in concept to this piece I did last year while living on another block in Riverside.

http://www.byronking.com/suburbia.html

I've taken a photo of every house on my block. 31 houses to be exact. I then work digitally on the photos drawing as I see fit. The digital photos are then printed and glued onto 6x4 inch canvases. The drawings are organic, ghostly, oozing illustrations. Hopefully creating another dimention.

To me the work is about my neighborhood being alive. I feel that the houses on my block have stories. Ghosts in the windows. That my block is a living breathing organism.

I want to be part of that organism. Being surrounded by war and death in the media this work is an attempt at going back to the womb. Seeing the beauty around me. Attempting to become a part of it.

When I'm done there will be 31 houses. It will be an illustration of my block. My life at this moment in time. Taking pride in it.

This hippie lovey dovey work will be showing at Bogda next month.

Re: Concepts

Byron — Thu, 10 May 2007 09:34:00 -0000

Hi Mark,

I'd definitely be interested in borrowing it.

Thanks for the input. Sometimes I believe artist just have to create, regardless of anything else. Other inputs.

Then afterwards I often times find out that the work was part of something much larger. Part of the collecive unconscious.

So it's nice to create blindly then find out that there's a whole human historical thought process or philosophy attached to those thoughts or creative process.

Thanks for the input.

Re: Concepts

Byron — Thu, 10 May 2007 21:50:00 -0000

Shazam James. Interesting to get inside your head for a bit.

What I find interesting is that the catalyst for this series was a Lexus ad. Interesting to look at the ads copy and to pull what you did from it.

Having worked in advertising for several years I can tell you that most copy writers would be very proud that their words moved you to make a fine art piece as they all generally think of themselves as "fine artist".

Utopia lost. Utopia found.

To me, the true utopia is in our heads and hearts. Regardless of how our culture trys to construct it.

That's a great point. You might not be able to change things by making art but you can at least try. Glad you are trying.

Re: Concepts

Byron — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:25:00 -0000

Sometimes an artist must react and create or the work will never get made too. Research can be secondary after the work is made in order to understand why the artist was driven to make the work?

There are so many ways to skin a cat.

Many times I go off of emotion vs. research for the guts of a piece. Research can often times kill the work. Making it hard to decide where and how to start?

Re: Concepts

Byron — Fri, 11 May 2007 21:33:00 -0000

I'm so happy that the two of you have found each other. Not to sound patronizing but if Mark and James were the only two to ever contribute to this site I would read it daily.

Great input from both of you. Serious, academic discussions about contemporary art and culture.

I'm so happy I could cry.

Cheers.

Re: Yo Mama Says Yo Dada

Byron — Sun, 13 May 2007 20:50:00 -0000

The first one interesting. I'm thinking it was about not exploiting your natural resources to get jewels or diamonds? An amazing amount of work went into that. I did a short with a small team and it's not nearly as complex as that and it about killed me.

http://www.byronking.com/apathy1.html

The math one I could not sit through.

If this is what you do for a warm up before Mother's Day dinner you are a strange cat...

Thanks for sharing. Check out Mr. Apath if you got a second.

Thanks for coming to the show. I had some great converstaions with folks.

Re: GIT YER ART BLAWRGS ON!!!!

Byron — Sun, 20 May 2007 15:31:00 -0000

I'm a virgin to art blogs. I'm a bloggin fool though. I do like the idea of this one having all contributors as administrators though. Power to the people sort of thing.

A lot of blogs I don't feel like really posting on their sites but if I had the option to it would be interesting. Make me feel like I'm part of a community. That's why My Space is really cool. Being able to comment on others pages.

I don't mind the name JaxCAL. If the google thing is an issue it's not that hard to get to the top of the rankings. jaxcal.com would be pretty easy to beat I would think.

I think the .org domain is good for this sort of site too.

I did see a lot of art blogs off of http://chelseaartgalleries.com/bloglist/
<b... I've visited but I don't check them regularly.

thanks Mark. I'll check those out pronto. Have you seen chelseaartgalleries.com. Pretty extensive.

I do think this art blog could be something pretty special though if we all continue to contribute. I have gotten a sense of community through this in the last few weeks that I haven't felt in Jacksonville before. So that can't be a bad thing.

I'm pretty proud of all everyone contributing and making this what it is even though it's not even a month old. It's been pretty interesting to watch it grow.

Re: GIT YER ART BLAWRGS ON!!!!

Byron — Sun, 20 May 2007 22:42:00 -0000

http://www.artfagcity.com/

Your post made me look around a bit. I remember reading this one a few months ago and enjoying it.

It still seems quite enjoyable.

Re: Waking up

Byron — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:17:00 -0000

Does anyone have any ideas on how to possibly improve the blog. Keep the it going. It seems to puttered out a bit.

We could maybe do a contribution order of those who are interested. A contribution calendar. Or maybe we all just commit to contribute one thing a week?

Any ideas like that. It's all up to you guys.

It's been a fun ride so far. I'd just like it to continue.

thanks,

JaxCAL

Re: Waking up

Byron — Mon, 28 May 2007 17:30:00 -0000

Hi Brittni,

Seems like this new series lends itself to being on merchandise too.

James is working on a new series that will be printed on merchandise .

Seems the imagery you are speaking off could easily be printed on clothing and accessories too?

Sort of hit them over the head with it. Let them eat cake.

Definitely would like to see the imagery you will be working with.

Re: Felix Gonzalez Torres

Byron — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:38:00 -0000

One interesting part of the interview said even though he might be dealing with as you say "generosity" he is still making objects that can be collected by the market.

Definitely would like to learn more about him.

Re: The Most Important Of All?

Byron — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 10:18:00 -0000

Well I suppose it's a bit of what came first the chicken or the egg to answer this question although I'm apt to think Duchamp's ready mades challenged current art paradigms to more an extent than Picasso's Les Demoiselles D'Avignon. This really can't be answered to any scientific extent I don't think and any answer would be purely based on opinion.

great article. love to know the history behind Les Demoiselles D'Avignon

Re: Road Trip

Byron — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 16:25:00 -0000

Glad you are back. Must have been a fun trip. The culture in San Fran is amazing though isn't it? Did you go to a park or a club or anything worth sharing about?

How would you describe San Fran to me if I've never been there before? It would be interesting to get a fresh perspective and description of the city.

I'm down with meeting this Friday. Same bat time and place if everyone is down with that.

I think we're talking about the Art Walk project when we meet with Kurt if I'm not mistaken.

Do we need to start an email group to work on these projects so we can broadcast these sort of discussions to everyone who is interested and involved?

cheers Brittni...

Re: If you got the Munny Hunny. We got your disease.

Byron — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 14:06:00 -0000

So do folks want to meet on Saturday around 6pm in front of the BG to scope out the block and talk some more about the project? Anyone else interested in collaborating on a public art project for the next art walk free to come.

Sorry madeleine it seems most folks can do this time. wish you could make it too.

Re: Social Dress New Orleans – 730 Days After

Byron — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:04:00 -0000

never heard of Rachel Whiteread. Thanks. checked her out.

man. you know you've made it when you have a Wikipedia entry. I wonder if all the artists are writing their own entries?

If not, could you write one for me? And I'll do the same for you? We'll have to interview each other.

Maybe we should do a wikipedia entry for JaxCAL.org? would be a good place to start a movement?

I'm silly.

yeah. pretty cool work. this was sent from a friend of mine who's helping put this work together. She's from New Orleans and works for www.bitforms.com in Chelsea, (big time) Manhattan. Prety cool.

I run into her every time I go to Chelsea which is yearly. Just bump into her. NYC is such a small place.

later...

Re: Interesting Read

Byron — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:09:00 -0000

thanks. wasn't trying to be preachy but dang if you want it bad enough suffer a little.

Re: Having Trouble Selling Out? (Part Deux)

Byron — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 13:47:00 -0000

The big question is, would anyone down here recognize the satire in this?

Maybe they wouldn't and but I wouldn't care. It's brilliant. I would love to see this franchised. I'd start one. Can we start one?

Re: Akeelah and the Bee at MOCA

Byron — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 14:27:00 -0000

this movie will make you cry. I really dug it. very inspiring. especially for my 5th grade vocabulary.

Re: Peek -a - boo. I see you.

Byron — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:52:00 -0000

Please just add your name and a link to your web site.

I mean it. We need to get organized.

We should have a list of twenty artists that we all believe in that are ready to show at the drop of a hat. That's my take on it.

Mr. Gorbachev, Tear Down This Wall!

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:50:00 -0000

Sharla this is a good point. To tell you the truth I think we are losing a lot of our best creatives to this very problem. I myself am looking at MFA programs around the country as we speak as I've always wanted to teach at the college level.

I'm not saying I'm one of our best but how many others have left to go to school not to return? I know that one of Mark Creegan's buddies just moved up to UNC to go to school. How many others are leaving and not returning? Will he return with the knowledge he gains to improve Jax? I doubt it. Mark is probably a minority in that he returned back to Jax?

I know UNF has talked about this for decades now, and it seems a little ridiculous to say it's a funding issue. If the program was five students it would be a program. How many more professors need to be hired for a small MFA class? I don't think any myself. Other schools teach dual BFA, MFA courses.

Why does USF,and UCF have programs but UNF doesn't? What gives?

I really think I need to hear a better excuse than funding. Where there's a will there's a way. Isn't that what people say?

Is there a will? Is there a way?

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:56:00 -0000

that is some really great input James. being an alumni of FSU I can attest to the benefit of having studio space. I couldn't believe that UNF BFAers don't have studios? but the raw, hot, almost unbareable space that is the FSU BFA warehouse would seem to be easily duplicated with all the space that Jax has at it's disposal. It would be interesting if the art department moved off campus and into the urban core. that would definitely be a positive for downtown and the arts in general if there were MFA, and BFA warehouse studio spaces in the mix.

I believe if someone was to donate a building for this very cause it could be a major catalyst for Jax culture in general.

We can come up with ideas to we are blue in the face about how to improve Jax Arts but unless there is someone who can help us write grants, talk to the ones with money, talk to the ones who can make the change then we are really just sort of having fun aren't we?

Can we expect to put ideas out into cyperspace and have those ideas really affect physical change? Sorry. I definitely would love there to be an MFA program here. A great one. I really have no idea how or where to start?

Does anyone know where to begin?

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:22:00 -0000

Great news Sharla. That's definitely a place to start.

To tell you the truth the best way to do this would probably be for you to draught it since you've already started it seems and have James Green and Mark Creegan wordsmith it as they are both amazing writers.

My take on it.

James and Mark are you down for donating your skills for the cause?

Yes.

Sticks and Stones can break my bones, but Words can change the world.

Agreed.

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:44:00 -0000

I'll put my two cents in. I always do.

Securing BFA studio space seems like a good place to start.

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:24:00 -0000

oh. Roger Mark. Sharla's points are right on.

I'm a bit weary how a letter from a group of folks will be perceived without the proper research on the issue and a large body of people behind us.

What type of research do we need to do in order to validate all of her points? I mean her points are valid but from a research and analysis standpoint what is needed to take it to the next level?

Re: Lets make this happen!

Byron — Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:42:00 -0000

sharla this is great input. I think I need some time to think about it now.

I hear you about not having to have the research in order to go forward with anything. A great letter stating our mission could get the ball rolling.

Re: By Jim Draper

Byron — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:49:00 -0000

Not all landscapes, fish, Palm Tree paintings are not contemporary. I just wanted to clarify?

It's all about execution. Is it new? If you can paint that subject matter in a way it's never been done before then you are a true revolutionary in my book.

Just my take on it.

Re: Two Shows: one near, the other far

Byron — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:51:00 -0000

geat input Mark. I'm on it for the Matt Allison show. Can't wait to see it.

Wish he'd join JaxCAL. could you shoot him an invite?

Re: Call to Artists

Byron — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:23:00 -0000

Jim,

Definitely down for meeting. Thanks for the input on your process. It's great to get inside your head for a second.

really glad to see you joined JaxCAL. This is a great start towards tearing down perceived invisible walls that exist in Jacksonville between local artists.

I am definitely glad you were honest and we were able to start a dialogue. I think one of the problems is folks are scared to be honest about how they feel here and then these walls get built. I really see JaxCAL as an open forum for discussion for evolving Jacksonville contemporary art. Folks shouldn't be scared to say exactly what they want here or anywhere. I'm glad we have been able to put this behind us.

Just give us a holler when you feel like meeting up and we can discuss creating a new space. We have a list of show ideas already. Some of them are rather interesting and could really help stir the pot.

Let's keep communicating. Please feel free to post and invite anyone you want here. It's your blog. It's our blog, so on and so forth.

Everyone is an administrator.

cheers Jim.

bk

Re: Call to Artists

Byron — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:33:00 -0000

http://www.wizzlewolf.com/

Here's Sheree's url. The other one seems to be a typo...

Awesome Sheree.... Thanks for posting your info.

Re: Like A Knife

Byron — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:09:00 -0000

awesome juxtaposition.

it would be great to do a show about You Tube. Curated videos. Maybe use those little media players. Have them on the walls and have the viewer have to put in ear phones to listen to each piece. I'm sure someone is doing this show right now somewhere.

Re: PORTENT, I SAID PORTENT

Byron — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 21:30:00 -0000

A little bird told me it's going to be a great show :)

Very importent.

Re: PORTENT, I SAID PORTENT

Byron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 07:45:00 -0000

Location:
1535 San Marco Blvd.

Jacksonville

Florida

U.S.

32207

Email:

PedestrianProjects@comcast.net

Re: While I Was Away

Byron — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:58:00 -0000

it was great Madeleine.

Aimee had hotdogs for the homeless.

Brittni had a memorial for Eva Hesse the artists.

I did the a trophy soldier memorial where folks could submit prayers for peace.

we took the street on the back side of Hayden Burns opposite of Starbucks. There are three circular bench like areas where trees are.

The installs were in those three areas. I took a ton of photos but they are on my wifes camera out of town. Brittni took some too. I was hoping she was going to post them soon but I guess she's been busy too.

it was a lot of fun and I plan on doing other public projects. wish you could have made it. thanks for asking.

Re: Art in Public Places–Public Art Workshop

Byron — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:09:00 -0000

Yes.

Glad to have you posting.

I really think public works are the best way to reach the public and educate them about new art.

If it's in their space and the see and live with it everyday it can't help but make them think. I think.

Or not.

Sounds like fun though. Please post about this again when it gets closer so I don't miss it.

thanks...

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/100

Byron — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 10:15:00 -0000

yes. perfect. thanks for reposting. definitely think everyone should have a chance to read that....

Re: Worth Checking Out

Byron — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:59:00 -0000

another FSU alumni.

sweet...

not to sound silly, again, but go Noles? right?

Like her work. It's dreamy. Reminds me of My Private Idaho. Minus the male prostitution of course.

Ask her to join JaxCAL if you can Madeleine. Let's grow this thing to the next level. We need as many artists and thinkers as we can get gathered here.

Open communication is the key I believe. Not being scared to discuss your thoughts and opinions is key to the evolution of a culture and democracy?

Or we can go back to hiding out like we were before. I'd rather not though.

Re: Worth Checking Out

Byron — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:47:00 -0000

Awesome. Look forward to your input too Jennifer. thanks for the interest.

Could you please shoot an email to jaxcaleague@gmail.com so I can sign you up for the blog.

thanks again...

bk

Re: Poor Art House

Byron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:12:00 -0000

yeah that's not good. it would have been awful if someone was walking by when that happened.

looks like the skate shop was destroyed almost.

Re: City Support for Nonprofits in Jeopardy

Byron — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:27:00 -0000

it's a really cool site too.

you can email the entir city council with one form here:

http://helpsaveourcity.com/contact_council.html

check it out.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/115

Byron — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:17:00 -0000

for all of you who have been complaining (I'm not innocent) that there aren't any opportunities to show your work in a gallery setting in Jax here's your chance.

can't wait to see the work that is submitted.

cheers...

bk

Re: From Jacksonville’s greatest playwright

Byron — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:22:00 -0000

awesome. glad you posted. really. don't you feel better now?

it's just not healthy keeping that all in.

this is a decent place to start open communication and I'm extremely happy with the response everyone has given this little blogger site.

please post the info for the Boomtown events when you have the dates and times and such worked out.

cheers.

bk

Re: Portent, I said Portent !

Byron — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 08:54:00 -0000

Scott,

I thought it was a great mix of work. no worries for disagreeing but if you could be more specific it would be beneficial to everyone.

I feel we should have an open enough culture here to be able to give critique on each others work.

that way we can all learn a bit about each other.

cheers.

bk

Re: Portent, I said Portent !

Byron — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 19:03:00 -0000

Scott,

no worries man. just wanted to hear why.

glad you came by and dang we have to meet one day for sure.

thanks man. how's your work coming? anything new as of late to post?

post a painting or something. let's keep talking about art. keep the dialogue going...

Re: House Hunting

Byron — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 09:43:00 -0000

Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water...

Re: How many contemporary artists live in Duval?

Byron — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:37:00 -0000

Byron King
www.ByronKing.com

www.myspace.com/byronkingart

byronking@gmail.com

Mixed media artists.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/9

Byron — Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 -0000

www.blocartiststudios.com

similar. check it out.

Re: May 2007 Art Walk Photos

Byron — Thu, 03 May 2007 22:10:00 -0000

It was a good time. Did it quick and dirty. But really was a good turn out.

I've changed my mind about moving the artwalk to Friday. It's a success already. Why change something that's got momentum already.

Re: May 2007 Art Walk Photos

Byron — Thu, 03 May 2007 22:25:00 -0000

I was thinking tonight that maybe we could do an artists studio open house. Collect a lists of artists who are interested in showing their art collection off.

Like a Riverside Tour of Homes but for artists. That would be easy to do. That way we wouldn't have to worry about gallery space.

Just another idea.

Re: Antlers?

Byron — Sun, 06 May 2007 23:01:00 -0000

I've always thought Julian Schnabel was one of the bad boys.

That's interesting about Schnabel using antlers. Wasn't aware of that. Do you know specifically waht piece?

He is a trend setter that's for sure. He's a damn good movie director too. Would love to have dinner with him one day. Think I'd pee my pants by being so intimidated by being so close to him.

That would be like having dinner with Picasso or something.

Anyways. Yes to Julian Schnabel. I hope more folks look at his work.

peace...

Re: Mr. Contemporary

Byron — Tue, 08 May 2007 22:39:00 -0000

If this work was made today it could be in Juxtapoz. Amazing to think something can be five hundred years old and still relevant and actually semi-contemporary.

To me it's all about doing your own thing. Trying to break down boundaries and molds. Asking the right questions. To provoke dialogue. To learn something about yourself and the world around you. To force the viewer to think. Possibly for himself or herself.

If you can do that in a beach scene then you're a bad ass in my book.

Re: Mid-week pick-me-up

Byron — Wed, 16 May 2007 18:13:00 -0000

Nina was so powerful.

Re: Contempoary Installation Art

Byron — Sun, 20 May 2007 15:32:00 -0000

I had to put it up. Glad you enjoyed it. I couldn't sit through the whole thing though. Made me laugh. Glad it made you laugh too....

Re: Art Competitions

Byron — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 15:49:00 -0000

Once again Zax, sorry if I sound pissy on that last comment.

Missed you last weekend. Wish you could have seen the show? Oh well.

We'll have to meet some other time.

everyone have a good weekend. I'm installing a show in Atlanta this weekend. Please wish me luck as I have no idea where I'm going?

Should be interesting. I'm going to check out some galleries so hopefully I'll be able to put in a report here.

peace...

Re: The Devil’s Backbone

Byron — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 19:31:00 -0000

definitely. welcome MOCA Jax.

frickin A.

Re: Gynormous Crawly Things = GENIUS!

Byron — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:29:00 -0000

After all that time, money, and engineering the concepts come off a bit flat to me.

It doesn't make me think. It does have a wow factor though that's for sure.

Seems like they are only tools that could be used to actually say somethin more. That's my take on it.

If maybe he used the wind animals to actually do something that was planned and orchestrated. Or maybe followed a path that was symbolic of something more, then he might have something a bit more powerful.

Not sure. The world doesn't seem to want powerful art anymore anyway so I'm sure he's doing very well with this work. People seem to want to forget about all the atrocities in the world and look at something with a cool factor to it.

Re: Gynormous Crawly Things = GENIUS!

Byron — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:24:00 -0000

yeah it's cool alright. uber cool.

maybe I'm being a bit harsh.

maybe there's more to it than what I'm seeing.

I fluctuate from year to year on needing to see lots of concept behind the work and not needing to see that. So maybe I should just love the wow factor of it and that should be enough?

not sure?

thanks for posting it for sure.

Re: Gynormous Crawly Things = GENIUS!

Byron — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:36:00 -0000

we were many and now we are few.

what happened to the amazing commentary and contribution from this blog's genesis?

i felt so alive back then.

those were the days.

Re: Gynormous Crawly Things = GENIUS!

Byron — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:50:00 -0000

http://www.garthclark.com/artists/artists.php?i... Notkin is an artist I've noticed as of late that has been making war related art since Vietnam. His work is different, and very interesting

in interviews. Very down to earth and passionate.

I don't have a favorite color, favorite song, book or artist. I look at work and either it works for me, and engages me or it doesn't. If it engages me then I try to see what was the intent behind the work. Probably just like any average viewer of art.

There has to be a wow factor then I stop and see what the work was intended to be about. If I stop and I don't get anything more than a Wow factor after further investigation then it comes off flat to me and I feel sort of robbed.

Since high school I've always been a big fan of Kathe Kollwitz.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathe_Kollwitz

This piece works.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guernica_(painting)

I've admired

Robert Rauschenberg,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rauschenberg,

David Salle,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Salle

Gerhard Richter

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerhard_Richter

And I was forced to recognize Leon Golub's work in college:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Golub

And I saw a retrospective of his work at the Brooklyn Museum in 2000. Powerful large scale political paintings.

I recently was really touched by the PBS documentary of photographer James Nachtwey, http://www.jamesnachtwey.com/ I believe his work was a real subconscious kick in the ass for me. The documentary is very powerful and I definitely recommend viewing it. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/gergen/jan-june00/n... for more to read.

I'm not saying all work has to address war, famine, genocide, but by not addressing them the work is saying something also. Of course there is a place for beauty in art, but I do believe that an artist that is purely using beauty for a vehicle to express his idea of the world is living in a vacuum. Especially now when there's a war going on and huge icebergs are about to drop into the ocean and split our continent in half.

Re: DC Stimulates Artist Communities

Byron — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:01:00 -0000

yeah. definitely a great post Zac. I don't know enough about the type of support out there to get something like this started.

I've seen stuff like this in much smaller cities though so I know it's possible.

maybe more on an idependent non-profit type thing? who wants to start one? I'd love to but don't have enough time to tie my shoes these days.

definitely would volunteer a few hours a week if someone would like to start collaborating on something like this.

Re: DC Stimulates Artist Communities

Byron — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 15:01:00 -0000

googled around and found this.
www.coloradoartscenter.org/Colorado%20Arts%20Center%20Initiative.ppt

worth a read. a lot of reserach on the subject was done for this document.

seems this type of thing is really great for attracting foot traffic back into cities urban cores.

Re: Sculpture Park Anyone

Byron — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:05:00 -0000

I mean come on. It only takes eight years to make one and collaboration between multi-million dollar corporations and art institutes to pull one off. I'm sure we can do that here right?

very inspiring though that is for sure.

Re: Sculpture Park Anyone

Byron — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 18:38:00 -0000

true Brittni.

The city should have a list of properties groups like ours could use for projects until the future of the lands use is decided upon.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/60

Byron — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:07:00 -0000

great news about a new space. actually that was the painting I liked best out of the portfolio. definitely would love to see a series of these. and in person.

thanks for posting already.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/63

Byron — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:41:00 -0000

Hmmm?

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/64

Byron — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:39:00 -0000

Did you make it to Chelsea?
http://chelseaartgalleries.com/ That's where all the new art is.

Williamsburg, brooklyn even.

http://www.williamsburggalleryassociation.com/

Check out www.ps1.org.

Definitely wouldn't say anything like that about New York art until checking out those spots.

Just my take on it.

The MET is amazing though that's for sure.

I personally like what's coming out of San Fran more myself.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/64

Byron — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 08:40:00 -0000

does sound like a great trip though.

thanks so much for the scoop.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/64

Byron — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:01:00 -0000

Hi Sharla,

I'm in love with New York. Always have been. It's a love hate deal though. I lived there five years and it changed my life.

I look at things like a New Yorker does now. Or at least I think so.

It is the center of the world not just the art world if you ask me.

Regardless of if you like the art work coming out of there or not.

Of course how could anyone say for certain.

I feel any artist should live there for a bit.

Just my take on things.

Glad you got to Chelsea. It hasn't impressed me lately. I go each year for a visit up there to see family.

cheers.

Re: Zune + Arts + Microsoft = Strange Brew?

Byron — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:54:00 -0000

great post. right on.

wonderful. beautiful. The only

thing is it has a product behind it. sponsored

for the product but in the process brings great

art to the public.

The advertising I'm interested in these

days has become just like this. The more

vague the better. The problem is the old

dinosaur creative directors aren't getting it yet.

They still want to pop their price point and

use huge copy. If more advertising used

art as a vehicle to get more folks interested

in the products then maybe advertising wouldn't

be so intrusive and such a waste of the public

space.

It takes balls for agencies to stand up to their

clients and tell them what will work. If not hit

the road jack.

Re: Jax Media Collab

Byron — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:08:00 -0000

Thanks Sharla. Glad you like it. I'd be down with something like this too.

Possibly since workstations would be limited also, folks would be selected on a review of their portfolios?

Would want only the best and brightest to collaborate with. Possibly there would be a quarterly review of portfolios to keep it fresh.

Re: Art Walk Block

Byron — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:36:00 -0000

Thanks but actually I did the one next to the hotdog one. The trophy soldiers memorial.

I sat across the street for a few minutes at the bus stop and watched a lot of folks eat hot dots and look at the work.

Aimeee Murray did the piece, For the Less Fortunate with the hot dogs, and Brittni Woods did the flowers and candles and framed piece for a Memorial to Eva Hesse.

I thought it was a success just to have something different that folks weren't expecting. Definitely want to do something next Art Walk.

Re: Art Walk Block

Byron — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:37:00 -0000

thanks for checking it out nikromatt...

Re: PERFORMANCE ART

Byron — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 20:26:00 -0000

I needed that. after being so darn serious all day. thanks for the laugh.

I kept thinking what if one of them had legs for arms and how surreal that would be if it wasn't enough already.

I didn't make it through the whole thing but got about 4 minutes in.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/79

Byron — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:10:00 -0000

I thought of keepint it up but took it down because I didn't want to be known as those kids who left their art on my property that I now have to throw away.

maybe some other time. it was fun.

Re: MASKING TAPE BALL

Byron — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:20:00 -0000

I had no idea that this was going on back then. I really think there should be a Wiki or web site for Jax Art history where folks can populate it with all of these historical nuggets.

Would love to go to something like this.

Would be great to try and do it again.

Re: show

Byron — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:41:00 -0000

What I do as a painter is to record this varied imagery in order to promote conversation about humans, their need for sustenance, and their place in the environment.

..............

Why use painting if your goal is recording? Why not photography?

Why not video?

Just wondering. The image seems rendered precisely from a photograph. What makes the painting different from the photo?

Re: show

Byron — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:47:00 -0000

you have some valid points. maybe going back to before
the camera is actually more contemporary? progressive

in a regressive nature. not sure if someone is

trying to not do something new if it does not make their work contemporary.

I personally try to push my work in a new direction each body of work.

it most likely has all been done before, but not by me. if someone

was to question everything and the possibility of it's newness or

not no one would get any work done. I think at some point an artist

has to say I'm doing this because it's where my heart is, and the direction

I want my work to go in. regardless of art history. sometimes a knowledge

of art history can be a downfall for someone because it taints their immediate

reaction to the world. continual references and shout outs to other artists that an artist

can do without even knowing it.

I like the cow painting.

Re: Interesting read

Byron — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:05:00 -0000

Well I would hope Artists can curate shows. They make work. They know other artists. It seems like a no brainer to me?

Like they would make the best curators? Would think most curators are artists? Wouldn't you?

Looks like a great show though. Man. What Horror Vacui.

Re: Interesting read

Byron — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:23:00 -0000

maybe that's the problem with the art world?

interesting.

nice articles. you always have your eye on nice reading.

love your last post on your blog about Damien Hirst...

Re: An evening with the older generation…

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:05:00 -0000

man. thanks for breaking it down. now I'll I have to do is google muggles. sorry :( I haven't read one Harry Potter book. I must be a communist.

How do you react to folks in similar situations? Have you ever been in similar situations? I'm sure we all have right?

Re: An evening with the older generation…

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:23:00 -0000

maybe the path of least resistance is the best path for situations like this. I do feel it's sort of my obligation to educate. But where does one start? Especially with someone who adores Thomas Kinkaid, Painter of Light.

Maybe it really is just another world we live in. I'm still trying to explain what I do to my family and they've known me since the beginning. I'm still dealing with them rolling their eyes and as they glaze over.

I like the article James put up about Artist as Public Intellectual. He passed this to me a few months ago. I don't particularly like the title Public Intellectual as it seems a bit elitist. I am right on with her definition of it though. I really wish there was a place for artists as thinkers and philosophers in our society.

On NPR yesterday I heard of a new breed of rap that's catching on. It's called Conscious rapping. It's about being conscious of your role as a public figure. The power of the spoken word and how it has the power to change the world. It seems Conscious rapping has caught on and a handful of successful rappers are stepping up and talking about issues that could possibly not get them anywhere commercially.

An interesting title might be Conscious Artist. Being aware. Trying to make a difference. Of course we could play with the title all day but the concept of artist as thinker, philosopher, social activist is where I would like the general public to see artists. How to get there? I suppose the best bet is to focus on the work ourselves and the rest will fall into place.

And maybe the path of least resistance for those who are too far out of the philosophy to get it? But then maybe being an artist is sort of like spreading the gospel and if there really is a message to be had we should step down off our mountain top and deliver it to the masses? I'm not quite sure what direction to go with it. Maybe it's not something that has to be decided now but chosen when the situation presents itself?

cheers..

bk

Re: Back to School for JaxCAL

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:39:00 -0000

James, I posted this comment on my earlier Post but it addresses this post also so I reposted here... Thanks for posting this article. Maybe I could borrow Dr. Becker's book from you sometime?

............

maybe the path of least resistance is the best path for situations like this. I do feel it's sort of my obligation to educate. But where does one start? Especially with someone who adores Thomas Kinkaid, Painter of Light.

Maybe it really is just another world we live in. I'm still trying to explain what I do to my family and they've known me since the beginning. I'm still dealing with them rolling their eyes as they begin to glaze over.

I like the article James put up about Artist as Public Intellectual. He passed this to me a few months ago. I don't particularly like the title Public Intellectual as it seems a bit elitist. I am right on with her definition of it though. I really wish there was a place for artists as thinkers and philosophers in our society.

On NPR yesterday I heard of a new breed of rap that's catching on. It's called Conscious rapping. It's about being conscious of your role as a public figure. The power of the spoken word and how it has the power to change the world. It seems Conscious rapping has caught on and a handful of successful rappers are stepping up and talking about issues that could possibly not get them anywhere commercially.

An interesting title might be Conscious Artist. Being aware. Trying to make a difference. Of course we could play with the title all day but the concept of artist as thinker, philosopher, social activist is where I would like the general public to see artists. How to get there? I suppose the best bet is to focus on the work ourselves and the rest will fall into place.

And maybe the path of least resistance for those who are too far out of the philosophy to get it? But then maybe being an artist is sort of like spreading the gospel and if there really is a message to be had we should step down off our mountain top and deliver it to the masses? I'm not quite sure what direction to go with it. Maybe it's not something that has to be decided now but chosen when the situation presents itself?

cheers..

bk

Re: Back to School for JaxCAL

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:57:00 -0000

roger.

well she does point to the fact eventually in the article that she believes artists should considered public intelectuals.

regardless of what it's called it's the core concepts that she's talking about that I believe we as a culture should focus on.

we should redefine the word artist.

Re: Back to School for JaxCAL

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 12:04:00 -0000

I guess I was jumping the gun a bit James.

I suppose it really doesn't matter what she calls it. It's the topics she's addressing.

How do we ourselves create the redefining action she is talking of though?

Focus on the work? Be educate on current events, politics, literature, science, philosophy, etc., etc. where the general public will be automatically drawn to our "Wisdom?"

How do we take this "Wisdom?" and present it to the public in a way that it doesn't seem elitist and pompous? In the end the general public will have to get what you are saying or care enough about the work to want to learn about your message. If not then your message will be lost and no roles will be redefined.

We risk distancing ourselves even more from the public if the work is not easily accessible.

Re: Back to School for JaxCAL

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:27:00 -0000

I'd definitely be interested in this. I couldn't do but one powerpoint brief a year though as my concepts are evolving rather slowly these days. It takes time to pull together a body of work.

So count me in for one presentation annually if this actually happens. Great idea James.

Re: Back to School for JaxCAL

Byron — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:35:00 -0000

Actually it would be something that would seem to function more in an Arts Center versus a Museum. Am I wrong?

Why don't we reserve this type of function for the Beaver Arts Center?

Re: What do we need?

Byron — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 18:03:00 -0000

Okay. I used fecalface.com and ourartsite.com as examples not for the artwork on there but for the functionality. I do like a lot of the work on there though. Look how fecalface.com has user galleries. that's a great feature I think.

any functions like that that you see around on the web that could make our art community stronger. definitely tell me and I'll look at how we can make it happen. Maybe a calendar that people can automatically update with show events?

I thought chat room because often times I feel like we are sort of using this as a chat room. seems so anyways. I know they have a really bad reputation but with the right group (us) I think one would be really helpful.

Re: What do we need?

Byron — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 21:29:00 -0000

great input Zac. I'm glad you like the idea. thanks you for commenting. I think it could be a very powerful tool for bringing us all closer together. I didn't see JaxCAL other than what it is at first, but now that it has actually evolved a bit I see there being more functionality that would be of great use to all of us.

.......

The site should have an artist portfolio area and maybe a comprehensive list of gallery spaces, alternative/temporary spaces, and show opportunities. We could have a calender to keep each other informed of upcoming shows, call-to-artists, and grant deadlines

.......

This is about the same page I was on with it. I definitely want to keep the core of it simple and have it be like it is now. A place for people to post ideas and get feedback. I do like the idea of having a wiki like tool for the art history of Jax that has the edit functions you mentioned.

I really appreciate the input. I'm going to get started on something with the functionality you and I have spoke about. I won't mess with this site until it's slick as grease lightning. Maybe I could run it by you when I have something to show you if you don't mind?

I'll have to check out the rest of those social networking sites you mentioned. The problem with social networking sites is that they are too big I believe. I mean I love My Space (sorry) and the fact that I can make contact with someone in Japan or Mexico is amazing. But it'd be really nice if I knew the artists I'm talking to are within driving distance. It makes me feel like we're all building more of a local network that is a neighborhood more or less. I mean Zac, I know we eventually will meet. I would think.

Anyways. Thanks so much. If anyone else has any input please do tell as I'm going to be outlining the sites requirements now. I'm going to be using Joomla if anyone knows web stuff. Open Source revolution meets Emerging Arts. I think it could work, or at least help.

Re: What do we need?

Byron — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 07:41:00 -0000

Yeha, you're right. I don't think what we're talking about is really reinventing social networking at all. I mean noone can really compete with My Space for that and that's not what I'm talking about really. Some of the functionality is similar though and I can see why Zac said that. Very similar actually. But what I'm talking about is really just taking what we have here and adding the essential elements that we need to be one click away for the rest of it.

Keep it a community site, but have all the functions we need as a community.

Thanks you guys for the input. Glad you both are interested in learning more about Jax History. I am also. I did a lot of traveling in my life. there seems to be a lot I missed while alive. And a hell of a lot when on before I was born in 74'.

It would be amazing to have a full acount of names and places that really made it happen. So we know where we are headed. It's very powerful to know the past.

thanks again...

Re: What do we need?

Byron — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:36:00 -0000

Zac,

Thanks man. That's a perfect example of a calendar tool that's successful. It's been hard for me to find the right one. I'll keep looking though. Lots of them out there that's for sure. That's the slickest one I've seen in a long time though.

Thanks again. I am moving forward with this that's for sure. Might take me a couple of months before I launch it though.

Keep your eyes pealed.

Re: Interesting

Byron — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:43:00 -0000

well I guess things changed since 1994? 911 happened? I definitely know that we've taken our eyes off the prize. I was in the Army and remember when they announced we were going to war with Iraq. I was on duty. Everyone I was working with on that shift looked at each other like what the F? Most of us had joined up to help go after Osama. Of course there are the ones who joined just for the GI Bill.

It's such a strange situation we have ourselves in. We are living in very historical times. Who knows what the world will be like when my little girl grows up.

That's why I think it should be our role as contemporary artists to make work that counts. That has concepts that make people think about the greater good. Positive change. Engages thought. That asks the important questions. I might not be serving my country anymore but I'm serving my humanity. Again just a simple mind at work.

It really is the Twilight Zone isn't it?

Re: Interesting

Byron — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:16:00 -0000

Cheney seemed very sensical in 94'. I don't know what happened to him? Our military even wrote a How To book for war in the middleast and we haven't followed it?

http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/195605

I thought we learned from history?

Isn't that why we have historians to force us to remember the lessons learned. The first thing I do before I do anything is research it. Even before buying a product. Can't imagine not following a book written on a specific topic by my own organization?

Wish we had our old Cheney back...

Re: The Skyway

Byron — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:41:00 -0000

yeah, it was good family time indeed. I'm not sure if it's the right place or not for an arts district but it seems to be the most logical place at the moment. Especially since there's the new library, MOCA Jax, and so on and so forth. If you wanted to think of the Miami Arts District, maybe something like Brooklyn in Riverside would be better since there are huge cheap warehouse spaces.

I'm all for an Arts District downtown though. Especially after seeing how the Skyway can be used to alleviate parking problems.

The assemblage work in the UF MFA show is strange. Forget the artist's name, but it's worth checking out. found objects, household objects, with little drawings, and on little shelves. all clean, and the subject matter was biomorphic in nature. reminded me of cellular growth. no subject matter. shapes, and colors. sort of out of a design magazine, with a retro feel, but new. really you should go next week for the free day and check it out Zac. sort of worth the drive I think. I had to see it twice before I liked it though?

yeah, Jax has a lot to offer. really was nice to do the two free museum days back to back. The Cummer is amazing. I find my tastes are leaning more towards the old the more new I see. There's just a, "How did they do that factor" that I don't get in the newer works.

Re: The Skyway

Byron — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:35:00 -0000

Yeah Lara,

What's going to happen in that doctor's office? They looked worried for sure. I find it interesting how his signature is smudged.

The whites in the painting pop. I wish I could see more of his work.

Here's a site I just googled about him: http://www.nrm.org/

He really did win the hearts of Americans. It's interesting really to be that loved as an artist and to be so troubled like he was to become a Fine Artist vs. an Illustrator.

Labels are terrible aren't they?

Re: YEOW Come quick!

Byron — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:23:00 -0000

I hope folks have something to add to this. I know there is a lot of knowledge here through our contributors. It'd be amazing if the community could pull together and really help write a historical paper on contemporary art since the late 60's in Jax.

There were several ebb and flows here already it seems. If we could use the community to write this it would be a big help to us and to future generations to come.

Re: Call for Entries: Regional Juried Art Exhibition

Byron — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:27:00 -0000

I just wanted to make it clear to everyone that the juror's prize is a solo show.

So go on and enter this bad boy so we can see your work.

Also the juror is Jim Frazer from The Contemporary in Atlanta.

Check him out: http://jimfrazer.shawnrossiter.com/resume.html<... too shabby.

Re: Call for Entries: Regional Juried Art Exhibition

Byron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:31:00 -0000

Hi anon,

Go check out www.freethebeaver.org. it has a whole explanation of the show.

Jim Frazer is one of the founding members of The Contemporary in Atlanta. His resume is above. It's nice to have him juror because it helps get a fresh perspective.

Hope you enter the show if you are interested or tell otheres who have great work. would love to see some amazing work for this show.

Re: ART CARS

Byron — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 10:10:00 -0000

anything like this that will help Jax stand out would be great. I never got to see the Art Car Parade but heard about it. Do you have any photos of it going down?

Re: ART CARS

Byron — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:37:00 -0000

Yeah, any photos you have would be great for the White Paper Project...

would love to see them.

Re: Crickets

Byron — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:45:00 -0000

yes. very peaceful isn't it.

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/110

Byron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:53:00 -0000

yeah it's a great book. and I love the quote. It's used often in many ways and often misquoted.

I believe we all need to be on the bus to make this work. Let's keep it moving...

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/110

Byron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:34:00 -0000

sounds like something a contemporary art center could do?

Free the Beaver. Free it.

www.freethebeaver.org.

oh yeah...

Re: http://www.globatron.org/uncategorized/110

Byron — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:38:00 -0000

Jim,

How did your show go? Anything to share? Did you get any good feedback?

I usually don't when I show.

Re: THE WHITE PAPER

Byron — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 08:04:00 -0000

Anon,

Do you want to help with the project? It's open to collaborate on?

Re: another roadside bombing.

Byron — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:31:00 -0000

I really like your installation pieces you did for the show. The one hanging piece reminds me of a chandelier. And when the light was shining through the space yesterday and hit it, it reminded me of my dining room? The bowling ball pieces you installed reminded me of Jeff Koon's, aluminum bunny rabit pieces. I think it was the shinyness of the bowling balls. It's strange how you can take an object like a bowling ball and mix it with another element, the insulation foam you're using, and then it no longer looks like a bowling ball. In a way any object used in another context automatically becomes another object. at least visually. it's so great to be able to show work like this in Jax I think. can't wait to see it all come together. Never thought about Dick Cheney when making this work, but that's what is so great about contemporary work. It allows the viewer to explore inside their own perceptions. There's no wrong or right way to look at any of it.

thanks Mark. I really appreciate your feedback.

Re: another roadside bombing.

Byron — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 15:18:00 -0000

dang. thanks Sharla. very kind of you to say that. I really appreciate it.

Re: John Cage and the masses

Byron — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:24:00 -0000

I find it interesting that they laughed during Cages performance. I didn't find it funny at all.

Re: I Hear Many Voices–Revised

Byron — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:25:00 -0000

what's up with the formatting?

I agree with Mark. Where do artists fit in?

Why were they left out? makes me wonder? It's so appropriate that you left artists out even if it was just by mistake.

Re: I Hear Many Voices–Revised

Byron — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:28:00 -0000

now you're talking. much easier to read. the formatting that was on this post earlier made me think of computer programming more than the content.

Didn't mean to wine about artists being left off the structure. glad I wasn't tripping. I'll take a longer look at it and get back to you.

what is the reason you are putting this together? who are the consumers? that's a great question.

Re: NAVEL GAZERS

Byron — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:32:00 -0000

I don't understand why saying the show was the future of art in jax was a bad thing. I mean why can't that future include all contemporary work.

I believe all we were trying to say is that there are about to be and there are already some great shows happening. And that Pedestrian Projects and The Beaver are going to have some more. If you don't particularly like some of the work then that's fine.

I mean I'm at the point where if there is anything different being shown them I'm all for it. Morrison's slasher movie screening at the Hayden Burn's last night was great for Jax. Anything different and new. That's what we need.

I'm really excited and I do believe that Portent was a sign of things to come. This is exciting right here, just to have a frickin conversation about art. I've been dying to find an avenue to have discussions about contemporary art for years here in Jax. I'm just happy folks can talk freely here. Let's keep this line in the sand drawn. Show the work and then let's openly discuss it. Say it sucks, but then say why. We've got to include the why or we don't learn anything about each other. And isn't that what art is all about. Having that conversation? It is for me anyway.

Re: Art Group Calendar

Byron — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:03:00 -0000

Zac,

The google calendar is cool but that's sort of goes against the concept of trying to get it all in one place.

Please hold off Zac and I'm going to be releasing a very slick tool for everyone to use.

just need to know if everyone is okay with registering. it will be easy. a button that says register.

and the content will have to stay on blogger from what we have on this site. if that's okay then I have a tool that can do everything we want and then some.

cheers.

bk

Re: Art Group Calendar

Byron — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:28:00 -0000

I would prefer to use one tool though, that way folks have one login....

if we used the google calendar folks would have two?

Re: Art Group Calendar

Byron — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:58:00 -0000

cool man. thanks Zac. the google calendar tool rocks. I'm just trying to figure out how to get it all in one tool.

blogs, calendars, etc., etc.

Zac, if you email me I'll show you want I have so far byronking@gmail.com to get some of your input.

maybe the google calendar would work but like I said I'd like to have it all with one login.

Thanks Zac.

Re: Vestal Show 9/7!!!

Byron — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:04:00 -0000

man that does sound fun.

Re: Sensors Linked To On-Board Bicycle Computer Could Make Riding Easier

Byron — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:10:22 -0000

Odd post, don't know if that just popped up in a Google Alert for you or what -- Shimano already has electronic shifting and that's an ancient photo of a derailleur .. . and you linked to an article we can't see.

Re: Sensors Linked To On-Board Bicycle Computer Could Make Riding Easier

Byron — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:10:22 -0000

Re: Last Call on the MBTA

Byron — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:15:09 -0000

They’ll do this right after the green line extension is done.

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