So impressive! An artist, a thinker, an essayist! You are like the complete Renn package!
I have thought about this subject matter myself. Not in connection with "malignant creativity" which I have not heard of before now. Although...for me...malignant brings forth a definition of: more death, leading to death. Rather than evil.
HR Giger, perhaps? Although the argument for Giger = Evil can and has been made...
Emil Melmoth? Again, same.
I do get a ton of criticism about my photographic work with the human skull in my possession...
So, definitely, death-themed art causes consternation.
Leaning on young artists in regard to subject matter perceived as untoward IS a thing. And maybe the reason we don't see a lot of disconcerting imagery today. We are so intent on micromanaging every single aspect of childhood and young adulthood. The fact that you survived such pressure is impressive.
I'm obviously mulling this over in thought bites, but wanted to leave a comment to let you know I read this. It's so well-written and provoking.
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Date: 2022-05-13 02:29 pm (UTC)I have thought about this subject matter myself. Not in connection with "malignant creativity" which I have not heard of before now. Although...for me...malignant brings forth a definition of: more death, leading to death. Rather than evil.
HR Giger, perhaps? Although the argument for Giger = Evil can and has been made...
Emil Melmoth? Again, same.
I do get a ton of criticism about my photographic work with the human skull in my possession...
So, definitely, death-themed art causes consternation.
Leaning on young artists in regard to subject matter perceived as untoward IS a thing. And maybe the reason we don't see a lot of disconcerting imagery today. We are so intent on micromanaging every single aspect of childhood and young adulthood. The fact that you survived such pressure is impressive.
I'm obviously mulling this over in thought bites, but wanted to leave a comment to let you know I read this. It's so well-written and provoking.