Artist as Innovator
This is a super-WOW TED talk by artist Shea Humbrey! In this video :: “How I Became 100 Artists,” Shea describes how he staged his version of a Biennale featuring 100 individual artists from around the world, each with unique bios, aesthetics, processes and techniques.
Shea Hembrey’s inspiration to create 100 Artists quite simply because he became uninspired by all that he saw at the Venice Biennale during a visit.
In art, Hembrey looks for what he calls the 3-H’s :: Head, Heart, Hand. Does it peak an intellectual curiosity? Is it created with obvious passion? Is it greatly crafted work? Personally, I always seek this kind of resonance with art and often leave galleries and exhibitions on the nonplussed side. If I can sense the artist’s craftsmanship in a visceral way, if the artist’s passion exudes from the artwork, if the artwork sparks my intellectual curiosity, then I’m engaged. Usually just one of the H’s will peak my interest, but all three is an alchemical experience.
I recently heard quoted 19th century philosopher and essayist John Ruskin, that speaks to this very issue:
“Fine Art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart (of man) go together.”
Enjoy this Inspiring TED Talk by artist Shea Hembrey and let me know what you think!
