There is always somebody not very far away from what you are doing. There are 2 types of new: new that is new to you or the new that is universally new, that is new to the frontline of Art. What is important is that what you do is universally new. It adds to the movement forward of Art. So how is new defined. It is a gradual unfolding of what’s new. Perhaps 60% of what is already there and 40% of new form/ideas on the canvas. So is it OK to take some from what’s already there ( both personally and universally) and add to it to make the new. If it is not just like, but different with some new elements, then I think it is OK. For it is not only about him, or me but it is about all of us, to be able to step into a space of the NEW for everybody.
Siri Perera
seeking the artist within
