I really do love these words...
And underneath this, in its original context on the website, are the following other words "Painting on canvas: Extraordinary Mind. 16x20 inches. Signed." and on the next line..."SOLD"
Sold? I'm in love with those words. They express so much of what I feel, like a living thing. How can they be SOLD?
Ok, I understand it's merely the paint and the canvas, done by the artist (andre jordan, who is brilliant, I think) that was SOLD. I have a son who regularly explains all about Intellectual Properties to me. I get it. I understand the concept, that the words are floating around out there in some cosmic void and can't really be shut in a box in a house. And I know artists have to earn money from their work and of course have to eat. Of course. I get this completely. I think it's just the sound of that word: SOLD. Before I knew they existed, actually.
But I've brainstormed a solution. I think that underneath that painting there should be another line, and it should say the following. "This painting has found a new adopted home. Its owners have agreed to provide shelter and safety for their adoptee at their own expense."
There. Really, it says the same thing doesn't it, without all that harsh "SOLD" business? I think I can live with that.
7 comments:
My god...I love the words too. Where do you find this stuff Teri?? Fascinating.....
Great and thanks for sharing these remarkable words!
That is priceless as far as I'm concerned!
That wonderful collection of words, that wonderful idea was captured, caged and "SOLD". Someone feels at that they "OWN" it now, which is laughable, because you can try, but you cannot capture a feeling. Very controversial..I like.
This is great - i love these words!
wonderful page~!!
I bought that last week. You all now owe me royalties for partaking in the painting. I do take paypal :p
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