Nature places a simple constraint on those who leave the flock to go their own way: they get eaten. In society it's a bit more complicated. Nonetheless the admonition stands: avoiding the unknown has considerable survival value. Society, nature, and artmaking tend to produce guarded creatures.

“Vision, Uncertainty, and Knowledge of Materials are inevitabilities that all ar…”

“Something about making art has to do with overcoming things, giving us a clear …”

“There is no ready vocabulary to describe the ways in which artists become artis…”

“Fears arise when you look back, and they arise when you look ahead. If you're p…”