THE BLOG

“Through this blog, I aim to delve into the conceptual underpinnings of my work, as well as the various techniques and materials I employ in my creation process. A synthesis of traditional and digital mediums characterizes my current work, and I am constantly seeking to push the boundaries of what is possible through the use of both. I will discuss various artistic concepts, such as the use of collage, bricolage, the role of the digital in contemporary art, and the concept of the “post-medium condition”. I will also share the research and inspirations behind my works: mathematical formulas, sacred geometry, religion, the occult, mystery Babylon, and journal entries. My hope is that this blog will serve not only as an insight into my artistic practice, but also as a source of inspiration and encouragement for fellow artists and followers of my work.”

theartofmann 4/14/16 theartofmann 4/14/16

SYSTEM THEORY: THE BLACK BOX

The open system theory is the foundation of black box theory. Both have focus on input and output flows, representing exchanges with the surroundings.

theartofmann 3/1/16 theartofmann 3/1/16

ARISE IN THE FROSTY MORNING

Man’s life on this Earth–who has courage to face it? Yet there are the trees, against the dark sky, black bare trees…

theartofmann 8/7/15 theartofmann 8/7/15

REGARDS TO ALBERT SCHWEITZER

Albert Schweitzer, OM was a French-German theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician.

theartofmann 7/27/15 theartofmann 7/27/15

W. S. AND IDA BELL JUSTICE PORTER

I think old habits like old dogs die slow
I think of my voyage
What I want to gain
What I am willing to loose

theartofmann 1/6/15 theartofmann 1/6/15

JANUARY 6TH, 2015

theartofmann 7/27/14 theartofmann 7/27/14

I WANT TO & CAN'T BELIEVE (WORK IN PROGRESS) - WISE IGNORANCE (A HAPPENING)

Tao
[dou, tou]
NOUN

theartofmann 7/19/14 theartofmann 7/19/14

AVALOKITEŚVARA

... Avalokiteśvara vowing never to rest until he had freed all sentient beings from saṃsāra.

theartofmann 4/26/14 theartofmann 4/26/14

THREE YEARS, THREE MONTHS AND THREE DAYS

An exhibition of new mixed media paintings by v mann will open Tuesday April 26th at The Box Heart Gallery in Pittsburgh, Penn. with a public reception on Saturday April 30th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Box Heart Gallery…

theartofmann 3/7/13 theartofmann 3/7/13

THE LAUGHING HEART

your life is your life
don’t let it be clubbed into dank submission.

theartofmann 2/10/13 theartofmann 2/10/13

TOBACCO, A SHORT FILM

theartofmann 10/31/12 theartofmann 10/31/12

UNTITLED | YOUNG GRANDMOTHERS: ERAN [GASOLINE RATIONING]…

Eran is an ancient town and archaeological site in Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was one of the ancient mints for Indian dynasties…

theartofmann 10/18/11 theartofmann 10/18/11

HMI4096

This image is today's image of the Sun from the HMI instrument aboard the Solar Dynamics Observatory. Look at the full image, and zoom in on one of the sunspots.

theartofmann 8/7/11 theartofmann 8/7/11

MAN GAVE NAMES TO ALL THE ANIMALS

18. Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is like him."

theartofmann 1/16/11 theartofmann 1/16/11

JANUARY 16TH 2011

theartofmann 1/16/11 theartofmann 1/16/11

SUNDAY, JANUARY 16, 2011 AT 8:38 AM

January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year (350 in leap years). This date is slightly more likely to fall on a Saturday, Monday, or Wednesday (58 in 400 years each) than on Thursday or Friday (57), and slightly less likely to occur on a Sunday or Tuesday (56).