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Artist's Commentary, Critical Commentary

Imitation, Interpretation, Inspiration

Rachel Carren Oct 20, 2007

  Some people pick up comic books to discover a superhero. I simply stepped into Julie Artisans’ Gallery on Madison Avenue in New York City. There, in 1994, I discovered Pier Voulkos, who has been a creative idol for me …

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The Historical Imperative

Rachel Carren Oct 13, 2007

Listen to what two notable art critics have said about our dependence on historical roots: The only road to authenticity lies through what has already been done. There is no deep art without deep historical awareness.  Robert Hughes All (craft) …

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