Questions
I’m not getting quite the response I’d hoped for. I chose to release the work one day at a time to have an opportunity to talk about some of the things I never really get to say about the work. I know there are a bunch of lurkers out there viewing the posts and the work, so I have a few questions.
- What would you prefer, as a blog reader, to facilitate more participation from you?
- Do you feel I have a certain expectation for comments?
- Are you bored?
- Are you confused?
- Is the Disqus comment system too hard? (Jamie doesn’t like it.)
Opinion
First, I sincerely appreciate all the comments, retweets, first tweets, sharing and views. I know that an artist cannot eat without an engaged audience and honestly that is how much I love you for sharing and commenting. Your participation is equal to my love of food and shelter.
Freedom of speech
I do not believe that there are right or wrong answers. If you don’t like it is just as valid as liking it. I only find fault in apathy. By not saying anything you’ll only allow me to flounder, unable to gauge how effective I’m being nor able to find any way to improve my work. Your words may also challenge my assumptions and either validate my work with much needed support or provide me a clear path to a new question and exploration.
How to participate
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Win stuff!
Those that participate the most will win stuff! Up for grabs: a signed copy of Phoenix 22, a Tyson Crosbie Photography Tshirt (morse code), and several signed 5×8 prints.
I find that unless the image is very personal to me in some way, I honestly have nothing to say about it. It's not that I don't like it, or that's bad…it just doesn't mean anything to me on an emotional level – and isn't that the point of your abstractions?
For you, each image is intimate and discussion worthy. For the audience, they can only relate to something which draws on a personal experience. Not every image will speak to everyone.
In all, I'm really liking Phx22 much more than I did Phx21.
And yes. I hate the Disqus comment system.
See? And I'm married to this one.
You should comment without fear.
Tyson, I just realized you had started the series tonight. As I read through each post, I was blown away by the insight you are providing. I find the prose of each post as meaningful and important to me, as the art you are sharing. Alas, my stomach is grumbling now, begging to be fed (It's 7:30p, and I haven't had breakfast yet, much less lunch or dinner), but there were a couple of posts I'll be back to comment on for sure.
I bet you're just as busy as I am right now. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the commentary. It's good to hear it isn't falling all on deaf ears. :)