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Hey yawl,
I'm going to do my report tomorrow on Richard Kamler. He is a local artist who uses his art to challange current affairs, and believes that art is a powerfull tool to bring social change. His work can be placed in New Genras catigories, but can be very inspirering for all young active artist who are interested in staying active in political issues. Kamler has won many awards,including the Adaline Kent Award from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1996. Kamler is well know for his work with his collaboration with inmates of the San Francisco County Jail. Along side many other pieces wich we some might have hurd of, and we can descuss. If you get a chance to check out his web site it very intersting and easy to view. see you in the morning.
Rachel
http://www.richardkamler.org/buffalo.html
here is his artist statement for you to get an understanding...
RICHARD KAMLER
"For the past 30 years, that idea has driven me towards the practice of art engaged in worldly affairs. It has driven me towards an understanding that art is as much a part of our life as is the air we breathe and the water we drink. That art is an agent for social change. It is our fuel and our glue."


I practice art to communicate.
I practice art to make the world a better place.
I practice art because it is the most meaningful thing I can think of doing.
I practice art to come to the table and engage in dialogue.
I practice art to have fun.
I practice art to be part of the global community of artists and to participate in our common and creative struggle for freedom.
I practice art because I sing while I’m doing it.
I practice art to respect my grandfather’s request when he screamed at me to show him the face I had before I was born.
I practice art to have ONE un-edited activity for the full swimming of my imagination.
I practice art to say YES!

posted by Rachel @ 12:23 PM