Bob Pulley on thu 21 feb 02
>>> vpitelka@DTCCOM.NET 02/20/02 10:10PM >>>
> Without taking the time to look at internet reproductions of Voulkos' =
work
I feel like weighing in. I think a lot of the issue about the value of =
his
work is tied to our point in time. Peter has been mining the same vein =
for
a long time.
> I have no idea how he felt about that. I personally don't see a lot of
aesthetic distance traveled beyond his work in the 60's and early 70's
(someone more in tune with his work might be able correct me).
Bob -
This certainly seems a strange thing to post right now. This issue has =
been
discussed in past years, and I think you are right, you are not in tune =
with
his work. If you were in tune with the subtleties of his work you would =
see
the continuing vitality and evolution. If you can look at his recent work
and say that it is stale and dated, then I do feel bad for you. When an
artist discovers a very strong personal style, it often involves a =
lifetime
to explore the subtleties. Making such casual off hand comments gives
Voulkos little credit. You are of course entitled to your opinion, but I
have to wonder at your motives.
Best wishes -
- Vince
__Open computer, insert foot. I'm sorry I was so badly misunderstood. I =
believe I mentioned how important Voulkos was to me. If you want to check =
out the visual truth of that statement do a Google word search for Robert =
Pulley and take a look. I have nothing but respect for his work. When I =
said I did not see a lot of aesthetic ground covered I was merely stating =
that I didn't see large leaps in the developement of his work. That is =
not a criticism. I realize that his late work was still powerful and as =
such he must have been chasing subtleties in each piece or he would have =
done something else but having changed my and many other's world view 25 =
years ago it no longer had the same impact on me personally when I =
encountered his work. I should also say that most of my encounters with =
his work have been through reproductions. My motives were simply a =
personal observation. Believe me I give Voulkos a WHOLE LOT of credit.
Bob Pulley
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