Comments for Bipolar Artists

Comment on Lost in the Shuffle by bpnirvana

bpnirvana — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 02:29:00 +0000

John, I think you are describing your imagination equally if not more than my art work. Your ability to put into words your interpretation (or reason for not being able to do so) of my work, reflects an uncanny sensitivity and connection to that part of the universe we tirelessly try to reach and portray in our art. Jim Morrison talks about a dog without a bone and an actor all alone. The artist without a critique or critic is by him or herself nothing but the proverbial silent tree crashing in the wilderness that no one can hear. You’re right, there is a burning in my brain that I cannot put out, no matter how many pieces of art I make. I often hope to myself that “this will be the last one” so I can move on to other things in my life. Instead of dousing the flame, it ignites higher and burns hotter with each art piece I complete. Like the Hydra, I cut off one head and several more materialize in its place. Perhaps the deep, dark pit of bipolar disorder requires the scorching flames in our brains to make up for the absence of the light of day in our eyes.

Comment on Lost in the Shuffle by John

John — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:25:49 +0000

Your work is beyond words. Deconstruction a million words. 1,000′s of interpretations. Your mind is a cosmic engine of creativity. You think you see it then you don’t, then you think you do then you don’t. They are enigmas crushed inside a super ball. Truth is in the lies you create. People think they know reality but it’s all lies – count the interpretations. Someone asks me what this or that is about a picture I did. How can I tell the truth if I don’t know myself. It is a reflection of reality, really a lie. I could say this or that but it wouldn’t matter. Your work is really staggering, it hits like a brick. It attacks, it’s visionary, it wakes up, it rips apart. You are a master of your technique. A fire must be burning in your brain! – John

Comment on My Guardian Angels by bpnirvana

bpnirvana — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:34:36 +0000

They watched over me as I writhed in pain.

Comment on And Then I Broke My Leg by bpnirvana

bpnirvana — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 02:41:50 +0000

I fell on the ice and broke my leg. I dragged myself into my car and drove to the emergency room with my one good leg. This image is what the world looked like as I was driving in excruciating pain.
-David

Comment on Coming In For A Landing by David

David — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:19:38 +0000

Hey John, thanks for your comment…it’s as food for the artist’s soul and much appreciated. I did this piece the day I made the decision to relocate to Florida. I’ve made that trip many times over the last 10 years, visiting Penny and my family members. One of the things I never grow tired of, is looking out my window as we approach the airport as we come in for a landing. A powerful, moving image of the ubiquitous Intercoastal welcomes me toward the end of every flight I take there. Glad to see you’re devoting yourself to your music. I have a feeling this is also an incubation period for your visual creativity. I wouldn’t be surprised if the next time you create a visual art piece, you discover even deeper levels and greater appreciation for your masterful images. I wish I had the ability to create music as an alternative means of self-expression..what a gift.–David

Comment on Coming In For A Landing by John

John — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:40:26 +0000

I have things to say. But I will have to find the time to say them. As always David your expression hits me deeply. My creativity for better or worse has turned the corner. It’s all about music now. What you might call Nu-Metal. I’m working everyday on it. My recording studio is setup. My six guitars beg me to play all of them – each one has it’s own personality. Each one has a name. Sometimes I write the lyrics, sometimes I work on the chord progression and work on the words that fit and express it within the drums and progression. I listened to Bach’s organ composition the the other day. It hit me to the core of my soul. I hope you are well. – John

Comment on Just saying hi by John

John — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:28:20 +0000

Hi Jeff – looking forward to your continued submissions. That sounds kind of corny, what we need is your great work! – John

Comment on Dare to Enter by Kimberly Steele

Kimberly Steele — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 19:53:48 +0000

Hello,
I am a senior Psychology student at Concordia University in Portland Oregon. I am currently writing my thesis on Bipolar disorder and the creative process of visual artists. I am writing to see if you might know any individuals who would be willing to be interviewed for the purpose of my study. My goal in this project is to gain a greater understanding of the disorder as well as the creativity of human beings. I myself am an artist, and appreciate the talent in all of your works on the website. I have not had much luck in finding volunteers for this study, and I am really hoping I can because it would raise awareness and help psychology understand something that is wonderful, painful, and intense all at the same time. Let me know if you have any leads for me! Thank you so much for your time.
Kimberly Steele
kimmy.steele@gmail.com

Comment on Dare to Enter by John

John — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:06:27 +0000

There are some places you just don’t go. But some do regardless of the high risk they are taking. Many times others with mental disorders have no choice.- John

Comment on Face Your Fears by John

John — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:02:08 +0000

It is somewhat difficult to face your fears when you have not control over hellishly, evil and frightening nightmares that my plague you over and over again. – John