True Art
Those works created from solitude & from pure & authentic creative impulses – where the worries of competition, acclaim & social promotion do not interfere – are, because of these very facts, more precious than the productions of professionals. After a certain familiarity with these flourishings of an exalted feverishness, lived so fully & so intensely by their authors, we cannot avoid the feeling that in relation to these works, cultural art in its entirety appears to be the game of a futile society, a fallacious parade. (Jean Dubuffet)
I read this quote today in a book called “Modern Expressions of the Tribal: Black Tattoo Art”. It was in the introduction to a section entitled “Brut Art”, a style of tattoo I have never encountered or heard of before. This style breaks all tradition and explodes with originality, uniqueness and above all, art. I have fallen in love with one artist’s work in particular, a man name Yann Black. He is considered the godfather of Brut Art in tattoo, and his style, if for no other reason than the appreciation of a true innovator, is too amazing and powerful and beautiful not to share. I realize this is a departure from what is normally found on this blog, but I was so moved and enraptured by this discovery this morning, that I had to shout it out somehow. When you have a moment, please visit his website and explore the galleries. Unbelievable. Inspiring. Disturbing. Profound.
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