although i am normally bored stupid by all the retrospection and well wishes around each new year, i judge it to be the most sacred holiday of all. a distinctly human holiday that celebrates humanity… try as i may to think of it rationally as just another day, somewhere the emotionality seeps in. one more turn around the sun, one more chance. the metaphoric implications are as wide as one’s awareness. the need to reflect and evaluate is essential to emotional evolution without which we are worse than dead, for even the dead have significance. which brings me to my little contribution. of course i have a hit list, a hate list and a hope list for this new year… but luckily my memory fades faster than my dreams. i realized with great alacrity during the last quarter of 2012, that i never want to repeat any of the years i’ve had before; not because of a simplistic good or bad year thing, for each year brings it’s own share of either, but for the sake of a new year only. for possibility. i hear people ask for goodness and greatness all over but my wish for all this new year is only for appreciation and acceptance. i have been fortunate to meet many new people this year whom have given me insights of all sorts, both witting and unwittingly… to them my appreciation, i’ve come to realize inevitability, something i believed in as little as probability, but it has brought me acceptance. for this new year; appreciate the beauty and the ugly, accept most of all yourself and respect others for no peace nor prosperity will be had otherwise. have a happy 2013…
LB Louis Boshoff
2013
Stupidity & Sensitivity
Since it’s nearly impossible to gauge each individual’s level of sensitivity or stupidity, I’d rather play it safe and classify this site as suitable for adults only. Although that term is still nebulous to me, the responsibility remains that of the viewer.
Curating & Criticism
The identification and definition of creativity are two different things. Challenging conventional interpretations and perspectives expands its validity and effect. I am convinced that collaborations and participation across creative industries allow for discovering a greater realisation of our potential.
Art & Collecting
I love mixing styles and textures, media and materials. But I believe in respecting personality when it comes to choosing work. There is of course the investment angle which is too boring to discuss here….or anywhere really. It is important to remember that when you live with art, it should be alive to you. That is to say it needs to move you. You need to have an affair with it.
Fashion & Architecture
Starting with the roof over your head and the clothes on your back. These are the things we inhabit. Without entering into the fashion vs trend debate. They also shape our sensibilities and the way we present ourselves.
Design & Function
Whether colour or form is your thing. Pattern or plain. What we choose to live with can make our lives easier or more challenging. Consider your commitment and convince yourself.
Gardens & Flowers
Since Eden it has been a fascination, inspiration, an indulgence of kings and common gardeners, a joy. No home is complete without it. Whether you go for potted, landscaped or organic, dry or shade, just go for it.
Treasures & Trash
Most of which are filed under S for sentimental. I respect that.
Heirlooms. Bargains. Souvenirs. Gifts. Curiosities. Found Objects. Impulse Buys.
Never hide what’s important or meaningful. Denial is a very ugly word.
History & Reality
Get to know yourself and others. As much as we live in the same world, everyone has their own version of it. Live up to yours, never fear your dreams and ideals lest they remain aspirations forever.