Origins of Art

This work, based on a collection of sonnets,
is a delivery system to bring to light the
lives and the work of the incredible men
and women who composed the period of art
history known as the Impressionist. Of course
Impressionism fostered the post Impressionist,
Neo-Impressionist, the Pointillists, and all the
other visual styles of art that followed. The art
world is still in the midst of that great influence.

The personal lives of the early 'Modernists' were
often filled with poverty, disappointment, and
depression. Yet those with means would share
studio space and materials. As thought a cry
was heard that no serious painter shall be left
behind. And the result is a body of work that is
today priceless.

"The Modernist" is a work that explores the conscious
and subconscious; the mental anguish
and stresses of those suffering from bi-polar
syndrome. Thus the creative arts are so often
closely aligned with genetic points of emotional
stress. Yet it goes far beyond this interlude
to bring the reality of the highest level of
artistic achievement. Their work today stands on its own merits. That is what this collection
of sonnets so clearly delivers. The work of 'the
Modernist' should be available for all who desire
true inspiration from not just art, but what
great art is - a true reflection of life.