I could have done that!

Have you ever heard some say that phrase, “Hrrumph. I could have done that” with regard to someone's creative endeavors? I’ve heard it and I’m sure in weaker moments I’ve said it myself.

To paraphrase legendary Minutemen bassist, Mike Watt “Yeah, maybe you could have done that. But you didn’t.”

I prefer to flip this kind of thinking on its head. Rather than think, “I could have done that”, I like to go with “Why didn’t I think of that?”

The Minutemen have a song called “History Lesson - Part II” where singer and guitarist D Boon sings, “Our band could be your life…” This is to say, “we did this and so can you.”

To me, this is inspirational.

Do you have an idea? Well, get out there and take action! Do something about it!

Untitled Study, 2009
Ballpoint pen on paper
10 x 6 inches

Beware the Ides of March!

I am happy to announce that the artist collective, Subject to Change (of which I am a co-founder) has been invited to participate in the 2010 Ides of March bi-annual at ABC No Rio on New York's Lower East Side. The Ides of March is a building-wide exhibition in which over 50 artists have been invited to participate. The exhibition will include installation, video, performance, good ol' 2-D visual art and other oddities.

If you happen to be in the neighborhood this Friday the 19th, you should stop by and see the opening of the exhibition. Click the flyer below for a complete list of artists and all pertinent details and so forth.



OPENING: Friday March 19 at 7:00pm
VIEWING HOURS: Sun 1:00-6:00pm
 / Tues, Wed, Thurs 5:00-9:00pm
CLOSING: Friday April 9 at 7:00pm
156 Rivington Street, New York NY 10002