A few years ago I stumbled upon a copy of his journals in a used bookshop in Camden, Maine. His journals are endlessly fascinating he writes so well about the development of his work and process.
Piecing thoughts together about life, creativity and sew on
5.06.2012
Celebrating Keith Haring
I am a huge fan of Keith Haring who would have been 54 this year. I love how he developed a visual vocabulary to express human emotion through his use of line to develop symbols. HIs work is deceptively simple.
A few years ago I stumbled upon a copy of his journals in a used bookshop in Camden, Maine. His journals are endlessly fascinating he writes so well about the development of his work and process.
Quote from January 22, 1979 after a drawing class and critique: "Things to be considered: The importance of individual forms. Do they transcend symbols and are they expressing my most creative powers?...Try my favorite shapes in a number of different scales, placements, mediums etc. Create images that reflect my own spirit more clearly, more precisely. Trust my own taste, don't be self-conscious."
A major retrospective of his work is on exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum through July 8th.
Fun video Get into the Groove!:
A few years ago I stumbled upon a copy of his journals in a used bookshop in Camden, Maine. His journals are endlessly fascinating he writes so well about the development of his work and process.
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