The Assemblagist

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The most difficult tasks for any assemblagist most likely involve brevity. Self-editing one's conglomerational activities. It is determining that one singular item which must become representational of the whole, the mass which the artist is seeking to contain. For me, there is never a singular, always a plural. When I wish to engage in a disciplinary action, brevity is my master. Confinement of a set number of constraints within the minute confines of a pre-determined space. ... read more

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Took my little ol' American Save Us Now check from Mr. Obama and went straight to Michaels for a major purchase of Tools and supplies. That's a capital T because of the importance of such objects.  When purchasing power tools at Lowe's, one must compare RPMs, voltage, wattage, bright shiny aluminum or red or orange colored handles and battery sustainability. When buying Tools for Her at Michaels, the handles are a pleasant celadon and their is not mention one of RPMs, voltage, wattage or any such beast. Each tool package has a label "FEEL the soft handle!" rather than 7,000,000 RPM maximum sustainable kick-ass-ness. ... read more

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Some people want a Porsche, others lust for clothing or a large house, perhaps a trip to Paris. Me? What do I dream of owning? It's simple, really. A work from the hands and mind of Emilio Merlina. I can spend time thumbing through my giant compedium of Max Ernst work and then mogate over to the book shelves and pick up another book filled with "the Masters" or grab a portfolio of some other artists but my mind returns to images of Merlina's work. He proves, to me, that simplicity conveys intense detail. ... read more

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Born April 13, 1917
Died April 30, 2009 ... read more

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