gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:30:04 +0000

Did I say you shit on artists? Did I say AW should be offended by your comment? If that's what you inferred, fine. You can say I'm being mean to you, but what's mean is treating AW like this. What's mean is telling him to \"Shut Up\" Yelling at him for the way he commented is okay, but nobody can comment on they way you comment?

Yes, he's at home on the computer, it's one in the morning. Who says he doesn't go outside? I see comments from him about interesting places he's visited in Detroit, all the time. Going out and living is what inspires artists, not pushing a broom. You're not the only person on this site allowed to give advice. That was mine.

Now, I turned off e-mail replies, so I wont be getting anymore responses from anyone. Apologies.

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:12:29 +0000

It's a childish, and unnecessary meme. But it's good to know that the mods think it's okay to go around being rude to whoever we want. I understand, I mean skipping comments is like so hard! Now if you'll excuse me, I have some cat threads to go be a dick on.

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:06:42 +0000

Unsolicited advice time, because that's what Crasstalk is all about, right? People love to shit on artists around here, but that doesn't mean what you do isn't real work, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Just because a (not-so) anonymous commenter on a website you frequent tells you to work a shit job like they did, doesn't mean that's the right thing for you. This is the only life you'll ever have, live it the way you want to. I go to two schools full time, and live off of student loans. I'm broke, I'll be thousands and thousands in debt in a few years, working as a fine artist who won't make money for shit. And so what? I'm happier now than I've ever been. The rest of our lives will be consumed with worrying about money and work and “real person” problems. There's nothing wrong with furthering your knowledge for free while you're young. And wanting to bring life into a forgotten city is an admirable pursuit. In the long run regretting what you haven't done is far worse than regretting what you have. For what it's worth, I feel really badly CT has devolved into a place where we pick on certain commenters, and tell them to shut-up and do exactly what we want them to do. Heaven forbid and early 20-something doesn't have everything in his life perfectly in order. Anyway, tl;dr version, I don't think I'll be around anymore, but if you need anything feel free to reply to one of my comments, as apparently WordPress ID accounts are non-deletable. I'd tell you not to let them get you down, but I know you're tougher than that. To me, your commentary (especially on art) brought more interest to this site than any badly spelled insights, cat pictures, or overshare ever did. Peace, and good luck!

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:02:19 +0000

It's okay, I think I have a handle on it now. It's okay to to be a dick and gang up on a commenter. It's okay to make fun of their syntax while you yourself speak like a child. It's okay to tell them to shut up. But it's not okay for them to get frustrated and respond accordingly. Sound right?

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:52:24 +0000

Go on...

Crasstalk : Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:51:41 +0000

Did I miss the "Let's be a dick to AW " memo?

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:21:03 +0000

Very interesting. I can talk for days and days on fashion/art/architectural history, but unless it ties into a specific work my knowledge of actual people is less than proficient. Anyway, you've inspired me, and I just ordered his biography of Amazon.

Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:59:28 +0000

Lovely, thank you. Marcus Aurelius looks like Commodus' father. For the two at the Vatican Museums, was the lighting better in person? It looks like it was lit by a skylight of some sort, but I don't see anything to highlight the work on the walls. ETA - Wait. Was he Commodus' father? Or just his predecessor? I really need to pick up a book...

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 03:20:18 +0000

Yes, I know it's a copy, but in art history we still classify it as a Late Classical Greek work, and not as Roman art. I don't know if the classification is different from an anthropological point of view. ETA - Do you have pics of the exhibit? If so you should upload them sometime, I'd love to see them.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:32:22 +0000

Ah, you're right, it is Commodus as Hercules, not Heracles. I can never remember that Romans didn't call him Heracles. Yeah, there are multiple pieces in which he is depicted as Hercules, but the bust I was speaking about is actually titled Commodus as Hercules, and I think I think it's the only surviving statue. I actually couldn't even tell you what Commodus looked like offhand, but I can spot a High Classical Greek piece anywhere.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:58:01 +0000

That statue is actually Heracles with baby Telephos. Though, now that you've mentioned it, the Commodus as Heracles statue is pretty much the most badass statue of all time, and may be more fitting for our Dear Leader.

Crasstalk : Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 23:44:22 +0000

<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llcojbvQOq1qanb21o1_400.gif"> I believe this took place just a short while after that incident.

Crasstalk : Beet Greens on Orzo with a Spicy Basil Parmesan Sauce

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:03:57 +0000

Eek, I'm going to be adventurous and try it. I like the taste of spinach, but the texture icks me out most of the time, so I've never even bothered with other types of dark greens. Maybe I'll start experimenting with different varieties.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:58:57 +0000

No, it most definitely does not conjure up the same thing. And finding it distasteful that someone has no problem using that degrading word has nothing to do with how "grown-up" we are. Why don't you grow up and show some respect.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:47:31 +0000

No, no, I think that was Gwyneth Paltrow.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:46:46 +0000

Yes. Especially because they started before she was famous famous. No way it's all made up.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 03:13:48 +0000

Forgot that e-mail replies weren't working today, so you may get this twice. Yes. During the time she was big on Broadway there were always tons of rumors of her being a ridiculous racist. These were confirmed by a few friends of friends of friends who work in the industry. I'm not usually that big on believing tons of gossip but, then she went onto Glee and rumors of the same thing kept coming out. She apparently loves calling interns the n word and shit like that.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 02:59:26 +0000

She's a huge racist, and reportedly also a super big bitch, so no, it's definitely not wrong of you.

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 20:55:02 +0000

Love love this. It reminded me of Rick Mereki's work. [youtube -BrDlrytgm8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BrDlrytgm8 youtube]

Crasstalk : Sunday Open Thread

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 19:17:24 +0000

Yes! I was writing an essay on Abbot Suger, and ended up writing a little on that mosque and its use of colored glass. Unbelievable. It's one of the few "newer" constructions that holds its own against earlier Islamic architecture.