Dennis Hollingsworth

Yesterday's Lunch

A big shout out to Dean Geleynse for sending me an autographed copy of Yoshitomo Nara's MOCA Cleveland catalog.

A lunchtime delivery. Thank you, sir.

An excerpt:

The moment the works have found their way into the world and take their place before an audience is by no means a proud one.
I don't believe everyone responds to my art with an open mind, nor do I expect this.
Although I do believe that on this little planet there are people who, in hte face of all obstacles, truely understand one another.
They transcend differences of language, race, and culture to share a zeitgeist of mutual respect.
While it may be merely a question of being the same age, or sharing the same interests, the fact that people can value one another deserves nothing but our gratitude.

I would be happy if the world could respond to my work with a spirit that transcends mere art history or criticism.

But there are always those people who would rather decieve. Ignorant of what is genuine, they flash their big grins in the face of human suffering.

Ah, I must stop complaining, since nothing will come of it.
Somehow or other, as long as the feeling lasts, I plan to continue giving shape to the things in my heart; I will endeavor to practice my art to the utmost of my powers.
This practice is not for the sake of others, but to reveal to myself, as faithfully as possible, what it means to be alive today.

(Pic from Dean Geleynse featuring Tracey, Yoshitomo, Jason and Dean himself.)
Right after the K21 opening, Yoshitomo attends his show at MOCA Honolulu. Dean writes: "The show looks great.... really great installation, Nara himself layed out the exhibition. As a special bonus, Nara and some 6 local Hawaii artists built this installation together, its a hut.....that was very cool.....It looks like a artist studio with papers, discards laying around..... That was my favorite in the show.".

Muy bien, se?or.

And here's a review too.

Plus: Thanks too, to Michael Zink, a very smart and amiable gallerist from Munich who sent me the replacement copy of the K21 catalog.