The process is deeply collaborative, with each model contributing to the storytelling process. The tales are not just retold, but reimagined through the lens of the individuals who stand before my camera, transforming the abstract into the personal. These age-old stories, with their universal themes and archetypal characters, provide a rich framework upon which I construct my narratives. "Among my artistic influences are a blend of literary and visual sources, with a primary emphasis on mythology and folktales. I want my art to be a platform for these marginalized stories, for I believe that in their telling, we deepen our understanding of our shared humanity." Through my work, I aspire to break down barriers, challenge preconceptions, and create a more inclusive dialogue about the human experience. ![]() Art, in my view, should be a democratic space, where every story matters and everyone sees themselves reflected. ![]() I am committed to creating pieces that represent their experiences, their struggles, and their triumphs. In a world where many individuals, particularly marginalized groups such as people of color and the LGBTQ+ community, often feel excluded from mainstream narratives, my art seeks to amplify their voices. I see my role as a storyteller, spinning visual tales that capture the diverse experiences of humanity. My work aims to unearth these layered narratives and bring them to the fore, making them accessible and relevant to our current lives. Through my project, 'Modern Myth and Mythology,' I explore the intersection of ancient narratives and modern perceptions, challenging viewers to perceive the world through a lens steeped in rich storytelling and symbolism, unearthing the hidden layers of the human experience, revealing the timeless tales that resonate in our collective consciousness.""As an artist, I believe that art serves multiple functions, acting not only as a conduit of aesthetic expression but also as a bridge connecting us to the richness of human experience that often feels distant in our fast-paced, modern society. This tactile finish imbues each piece with a palpable sense of depth and history, a quality that connects my contemporary work with artistic practices of the past. Central to my practice is the application of encaustic wax painting, a technique that infuses my work with a tangible, evocative texture. My creative process merges the traditional and the digital, resulting in a fusion that breathes life into static images. “I’m an interdisciplinary artist who intertwines the realms of photography, digital manipulation, and physical painting. 'Tis Very Certain That Plato, Plotinus, Archimedes, Hermes, Newton, Milton, Wordsworth, Did Not Live In A Crowd, But Descended Into It From Time To Time As Benefactors: And The Wise Instructor Will Press This Point Of Securing To The Young Soul In The Disposition Of Time And The Arrangements Of Living, Periods And Habits Of Solitude.” "In The Morning, - Solitude " Said Pythagoras That Nature May Speak To The Imagination, As She Does Never In Company, And That Her Favorite May Make Acquaintance With Those Divine Strengths Which Disclose Themselves To Serious And Abstracted Thought. ![]() He Who Should Inspire And Lead His Race Must Be Defended From Travelling With The Souls Of Other Men, From Living, Breathing, Reading, And Writing In The Daily, Time-worn Yoke Of Their Opinions. “Solitude, The Safeguard Of Mediocrity, Is To Genius The Stern Friend, The Cold, Obscure Shelter Where Moult The Wings Which Will Bear It Farther Than Suns And Stars. Trading verse with the devil, would be sounder for souls Blue men of Minch have true depth to both rhyme and their prose Brandish poems from heart and the head instead of old scrolls Cauti Consider angels as fair, but fear the blue men of the Minch Salvation will always encroach with a twist Quick be the poets, whose conviction won’t flinch Sheltered passage from verse, is the pardon, that blue men insist. Fierce waves will extend from a flick of their tails, Exhaling breathe launches a furious breeze Masts shall be shattered and shredded are sails. Beware of the blue men and their command of the seas. Imprudent men have eternally suffered Callously the blue men of Minch, have crested the waves Pursuing those without wit, for the challenge that’s offered Condemning fools forever to the brinies depths and it’s caves. “Blue men of the Minch” Art By Ben Fink 2022īeneath thunderous waves near craggy shores Exist in frigid seas the ancient men of cold blue Fallen angels who now cast to earth are kind no more Courageous seaman’s souls they look to accrue.
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