tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post3857700396881253099..comments2024-03-28T11:11:58.563-04:00Comments on ILLUSTRATION ART: THE SECRET LISTENERDavid Apatoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-82099127660920000102010-10-06T08:12:01.836-04:002010-10-06T08:12:01.836-04:00very beautiful. art history, compassion, love of d...very beautiful. art history, compassion, love of detail: learn how to look, and you will see.<br />thanksjeanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/05277732016428840583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-13804366338430429572009-07-03T13:44:47.149-04:002009-07-03T13:44:47.149-04:00I have an authentic goldweight ring with the symbo...I have an authentic goldweight ring with the symbols of the "three lines" going horizontailly as in the image on the cloak - 4.bp.blogspot.com/.../s400/ashanti+001.jpg on the right hand side in the middle row. could you please tell me what this possibly means. <br /><br />Thanks for the fantastic read!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-21286742090791828352009-02-05T10:34:00.000-05:002009-02-05T10:34:00.000-05:00I'm just curious of the fate of the cloak... very ...I'm just curious of the fate of the cloak... very nice readingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-26158419271311896672008-10-27T05:01:00.000-04:002008-10-27T05:01:00.000-04:00Timothy, thanks for understanding.Timothy, thanks for understanding.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-48435573163640607682008-10-24T23:56:00.000-04:002008-10-24T23:56:00.000-04:00This is a gem of an essay. There's a way in which ...This is a gem of an essay. There's a way in which all art is Prempeh's cloak.<BR/><BR/>Tim Kreidertimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149897512395950733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-83890192947577073242008-09-26T17:56:00.000-04:002008-09-26T17:56:00.000-04:00vhs, thanks especially for your use of the word "t...vhs, thanks especially for your use of the word "true." I cherish this little blog as a place where I can get try to get as close to truth as my limited sight, brainpower and sense of smell can take me.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-91659946046710481682008-09-25T20:32:00.000-04:002008-09-25T20:32:00.000-04:00This is a beautiful post, thoughtful and (I think)...This is a beautiful post, thoughtful and (I think) true. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-26907644335370633832008-09-21T18:46:00.000-04:002008-09-21T18:46:00.000-04:00It was cool. These stories of different cultures i...It was cool. These stories of different cultures interacting artistically usually don't have happy endings. Not that this one did. But I admire the people who give understanding a different world a try.Jack Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11202365155540203592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-90933440917001063662008-09-20T03:24:00.000-04:002008-09-20T03:24:00.000-04:00Wow... I'm not sure how to respond to those of you...Wow... I'm not sure how to respond to those of you who had such kind reactions to the story of the Ashanti. I'm afraid I'm not very good at finding words to reply to comments such as these, but I am genuinely touched (and more than a little surprised).David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-52148043114872983062008-09-19T12:57:00.000-04:002008-09-19T12:57:00.000-04:00The cloak is not only art, it is also language. An...The cloak is not only art, it is also language. An Ashanti might have been able to "read" it almost effortlessly, if the symbols were pictographs for concepts. <BR/><BR/>But the pictographs transcend symbolism: They also exploit various forms of symmetry to create beauty.<BR/><BR/>I am astounded by your message. Thank you for translating.Cognitive and Developmental Group at UKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10985084386901153227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-71682313309568817992008-09-18T22:55:00.000-04:002008-09-18T22:55:00.000-04:00Your site is a recent addition to my dwindling lis...Your site is a recent addition to my dwindling list of blogs worth noting. What I have just read accomplishes what that Ashanti story-tunic sought to invoke: an encapsulation of history, silent codes of beauty, and the reassurance that someone, somewhere, is on the same intangible frequency. Thank you, David; your posts are poetry.Vanderwolffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07032587899932051538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-88218630164396919752008-09-18T22:21:00.000-04:002008-09-18T22:21:00.000-04:00Beautiful words, David. Great writing.Beautiful words, David. Great writing.Rubenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541550936063792775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-58462044234511952812008-09-18T22:01:00.000-04:002008-09-18T22:01:00.000-04:00i happened to stumble upon your blog. something c...i happened to stumble upon your blog. something captured my attention (maybe the graphic black and white symbols), so i began reading back posts. <BR/><BR/>i became completely engrossed in the tragic love/art affair between camille and rodin .... <BR/><BR/>thank you for reminding me that there is always more to an image than meets the eye (or don't judge a book by its cover ??)<BR/><BR/>i've truly enjoyed my brief sojourn here. i hope to find you again !<BR/><BR/>lolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-1910211655798658852008-09-18T02:15:00.000-04:002008-09-18T02:15:00.000-04:00The way you see and feel these works really touche...The way you see and feel these works really touched me.<BR/>I love your blog and all the beauty you share with us.<BR/>Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-782399407190191472008-09-17T23:49:00.001-04:002008-09-17T23:49:00.001-04:00Princess, you are very sweet.Princess, you are very sweet.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-70831927736332175602008-09-17T23:49:00.000-04:002008-09-17T23:49:00.000-04:00Kev, you speak wisdom (as usual) and you are exact...Kev, you speak wisdom (as usual) and you are exactly right, I do often come to these posts as little "oases" where we can explore issues of simplicity and purity and beauty together. <BR/><BR/>PS-- I always thought you had an excellent eye for art but maybe you're right, maybe we happen to share the same taste!David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-47134912944067779732008-09-17T22:10:00.000-04:002008-09-17T22:10:00.000-04:00I am not good in words but i surely wanted to than...I am not good in words but i surely wanted to thank you thank you so so much for having such wonderful blog that gives so much priceless insight to me and others.<BR/><BR/>May God bless you for being so nice :DPrincess :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08876640851860070136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-9374124780301705012008-09-17T21:02:00.000-04:002008-09-17T21:02:00.000-04:00I liked the post because it was insightful and sho...I liked the post because it was insightful and showed me something new that confirmed what I have always held to believe, that shape is the common language of mankind. And that every human imagination is full of treasure, if only it were accessed. <BR/><BR/>And I like your blog because it is human, not political. And the same goes for the art you seem to like, which just so happens to be the exact same art I like. <BR/><BR/>If we can't find a little oasis of quality craftsmanship, common ground, beauty, meaning, fun, appreciation, and simplicity in this world, then the political "operatives" who spend every day trying to plant their ill seeds in the newsmedia and thus our minds, have won. <BR/><BR/>I don't want them to win. I want us to win.<BR/><BR/>I'm more worried about mental imperialism. The world's problems began long before boats were invented.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-71371066697495652552008-09-17T19:42:00.000-04:002008-09-17T19:42:00.000-04:00Thanks Kev and Neil, you are too kind. Vito, perha...Thanks Kev and Neil, you are too kind. <BR/><BR/>Vito, perhaps you have put your finger on it-- people may like this post because they are anti-imperialist. My personal interest is these wonderful symbols and patterns that this dying culture left behind. Aren't they beautiful?David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-14915499977847530112008-09-16T09:55:00.000-04:002008-09-16T09:55:00.000-04:00David,Great post...imperialism-the root of the wor...David,<BR/>Great post...<BR/>imperialism-the root of the worlds problems,<BR/>your blog is insightful, educational and challenging,<BR/>thanks,<BR/>"Vito"<BR/>myspace/hollowellartAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-61980825155099012612008-09-16T01:07:00.000-04:002008-09-16T01:07:00.000-04:00Brilliant post.Thanks for once again sharing your ...Brilliant post.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for once again sharing your insight into some of the more ethereal elements of life/art that so many experience but can't find a way to articulate<BR/><BR/>Well done.neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16516378031667257233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-33425306103321741812008-09-15T16:26:00.000-04:002008-09-15T16:26:00.000-04:00David, I think you've really hit a high water mark...David, <BR/><BR/>I think you've really hit a high water mark with this last post. Thoroughly enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>kevAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-85981118431022666692008-09-15T12:22:00.000-04:002008-09-15T12:22:00.000-04:00dfernetti, it's always a pleasure to read your com...dfernetti, it's always a pleasure to read your comments. You've added a lot of insight along the way.<BR/><BR/>all black, I was not familiar with maori tatoos, but I just had fun looking at some of them. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Preston and Nick, thank you so much for such kind remarks. It really matters to me that there are people out there who respond to such stories the way I do.David Apatoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293486149879229016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-6967264204539229022008-09-15T11:50:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:50:00.000-04:00Thank you David. Absolutely wonderful post. Your b...Thank you David. Absolutely wonderful post. Your blog has been a joy to read since its infancy. All the best!<BR/><BR/>-NickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12189014.post-59394388340864398172008-09-15T08:59:00.000-04:002008-09-15T08:59:00.000-04:00Wonderful post. Such a great story and analysis. ...Wonderful post. Such a great story and analysis. I am really enjoying reading your blog.Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204517270931392713noreply@blogger.com