Sophie Mill Art Studio : Lets chat about contemporary art...

Sophie Mill Art Studio : Lets chat about contemporary art...: There are plenty of blow hard, snobbish intellectuals in the art world, I love them because they're so much fun to parody.  I have wa...

Lets chat about contemporary art...

There are plenty of blow hard, snobbish intellectuals in the art world, I love them because they're so much fun to parody. 

I have watched (for years) as people dismiss contemporary art as a toy for "rich people" rather than actually doing his homework and moving beyond easy stereotypes. For the last 50 years we have been taught that academia knowledge is the only knowledge to the detriment of other knowledge's. The lack of arts education in our schools today have failed to give proper education which gives way to assumptions, ignorance and misinformation. It is true, I could be talking about many subjects rather than 'just' art.

I believe that there are too many assumptions that create problems in public perception when it comes to contemporary art and, again, I could insert 'emotions'; more formally described Mental Illness.

What is my point? Contemporary art is the most exciting sector of the art world. Contemporary art covers everything: painting, sculpture, drawing, new media, events, you name it. It's fluid, all-encompassing and ever-changing.

What is my second point? The human is also exciting. The human needs his emotions so that he/she can go onto cover everything in the art world; painting, sculpture, drawing, new media, events, you name it. He/she is fluid, all-encompassing and ever-changing.

What is my third point? Never be frightened of your emotions, educate them into producing something extraordinary.

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Sophie Mill   Fine contemporary artist, author and comedian

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'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS: Dear reader of 'The Woman in the Distance', After one year, it seems my work is never finished however, I don't want it t...

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO MY READERS AND FRIENDS

Dear reader of 'The Woman in the Distance',

After one year, it seems my work is never finished however, I don't want it to finish.  Although, I am sure you have finished my book.  I would be interested to know if reading 'The Woman in the Distance' created creativity, feelings, emotions or any type of 'adjustment' in your life. 

I was led to believe that relaxation is good. Today, I have found that action is quite possibly more beautiful.  To paint and write came from a spontaneous thought, but my motivation was to create change for a variety of reasons.  I believe that change is necessary, it prevents stagnation.  Creativity can move you out of this stage although it take courage and strength.  It is a strength that often wears me out however, the end result is worth a little tiredness.

I don't call it a dream, because then I would miss the reality of my efforts.  I think reality is better than a dream, but I am always dreaming for the reality to be more colourful.  

For those who were more interested in learning about anxiety, depression, mental illness I hope you un-covered something we don't often learn; self-actualization.

Everyone has a that 'something' in their heart that needs to be expressed one way or another, but it is often difficult to locate, as though it is not available to you. I could always feel 'that something' but I just couldn't reach it to save myself from that dreadful condition that still holds a lot of stigma.

To find that deep voice hidden in the innermost core of your being can be brought to the surface simply by understanding that self expression is of the utmost importance in humanity; self actualization.  It was with this understanding that I was able to perform on stage at Sydney Town Hall in front of 1200 people and give my inaugural comedy gig.  Stand-up comedy is to bring humour to mental illness and break down stigma.  

I also learnt that I don't want to listen to anyone except myself. Doctors, psychiatrists, therapists, facilitators, mindfulness therapy, cognitive therapy, guru's and other.  Why?  because they implore us constantly to give up memory, to live in the herenow.  No one would listen to me.  To give up memory I must also give up my creative imagination, for I am an artist, writer and comedian and all that I have has its roots in what I remember. 

Today, after nearly half a century on earth - I have found that I am neither mentally ill nor depressed any longer. 

It is my hope that one more person can recover and find that 'something' so that he/she can see that reality is just as good as the dream.  

Happy Christmas.

Kind thoughts,

 

Sophie Mill   Fine contemporary artist, author and comedian

‘The Woman in the Distance’ reflections of un-settled seasons

www.sophiemill.com.au

www.thewomaninthedistance.com

amazon.com

barnesandnoble.com

xlibris.com

Maclean's book store Hamilton

Wise Words Moree

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: Day dreaming and imagination

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: Day dreaming and imagination: What is the difference between day-dreaming, imagination, make-believe and illusions?  Imagination It is the difference between reality an...

Day dreaming and imagination

What is the difference between day-dreaming, imagination, make-believe and illusions? 

Imagination It is the difference between reality and make-believe. A regular and down-trodden word is 'day-dreaming' however, a day-dream or an imagination allows us to experience vulnerabilities whilst keeping us safe from 'real life'.

Illusions lack mind control and have a tendency to lean into halautitation's.

To me, the free play of our mind is what enables us to feel, see and experience the movement and fluidity of creativity. Free play allows the mind to consider things which are not present to the senses, and to consider that which is not to be real. To limit imagination would be to limit thoughts.

The imagination has been bound so tightly that we have witnessed an entire generation that is un-able to 'see into the future'. Being consumed with this moment can prevent you from moving out-side of the circle. It s the circle that ruins much more than a canvas.

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'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....

'The Woman in the Distance' reflections of un-settled seasons: A new thought.....: Each day I have different thoughts, ideas and ways to work out problems. Today, I believe creativity is about story telling. It is  the stor...