The Colorful Art of Pain

The Colorful Art of Pain

Author: Cindy Vine

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2014-01-19

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 9781495243103

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There are many books out there about how to treat pain. The Colorful Art of Pain is different. It does not give any quick fix remedies or cures for pain. What it does is show you pain through the eyes of an artist. Daniel Quinlan was hooked on painkillers that were becoming less and less effective. He had battled with chronic pain for many years. When he and his wife moved to Tanzania in East Africa he decided to stop all pain medication and use painting as a way to get release from his pain. When he ran out of brushes he started using his fingers. In the space of 3 years he painted 125 large canvases with his fingers until he was forced to stop when his fingers became so raw and swollen he could no longer move them. Beautifully narrated by Cindy Vine and original artwork by Daniel Quinlan, The Colorful Art of Pain is a visual diary that tells you one man's journey to the Hell of Pain.


The Art of Naming My Pain

The Art of Naming My Pain

Author: Kellie Richardson

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781733037518

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Poetry. Art. Essays. African & African American Studies. Women's Studies. In an era of highly curated personas and unrealistic self-expectation, Kellie Richardson offers readers a stunningly honest account of her struggles with identity, relationships, mental health and self-love. THE ART OF NAMING MY PAIN collects Richardson's poetry, essays and art as she navigates what it is for a Black, queer, broken woman to seek joy in a world that says she doesn't deserve it. This book is an unfolding of her journey, bearing witness to the possibility of life after self-loathing. Richardson's voice is refreshingly candid in this sophomore collection, shedding light on issues we all face, though few have the courage to own in the public sphere.


Representations of Pain in Art and Visual Culture

Representations of Pain in Art and Visual Culture

Author: Maria Pia Di Bella

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-06-26

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 1136213023

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The presentation of bodies in pain has been a major concern in Western art since the time of the Greeks. The Christian tradition is closely entwined with such themes, from the central images of the Passion to the representations of bloody martyrdoms. The remnants of this tradition are evident in contemporary images from Abu Ghraib. In the last forty years, the body in pain has also emerged as a recurring theme in performance art. Recently, authors such as Elaine Scarry, Susan Sontag, and Giorgio Agamben have written about these themes. The scholars in this volume add to the discussion, analyzing representations of pain in art and the media. Their essays are firmly anchored on consideration of the images, not on whatever actual pain the subjects suffered. At issue is representation, before and often apart from events in the world. Part One concerns practices in which the appearance of pain is understood as expressive. Topics discussed include the strange dynamics of faked pain and real pain, contemporary performance art, international photojournalism, surrealism, and Renaissance and Baroque art. Part Two concerns representations that cannot be readily assigned to that genealogy: the Chinese form of execution known as lingchi (popularly the "death of a thousand cuts"), whippings in the Belgian Congo, American lynching photographs, Boer War concentration camp photographs, and recent American capital punishment. These examples do not comprise a single alternate genealogy, but are united by the absence of an intention to represent pain. The book concludes with a roundtable discussion, where the authors discuss the ethical implications of viewing such images.


Childhood Revealed

Childhood Revealed

Author: Harold Koplewicz

Publisher:

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13:

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Here also in a display of public courage are statements from celebrities who have lived with, and conquered, some of these disorders."--BOOK JACKET.


The Colorful Apocalypse

The Colorful Apocalypse

Author: Greg Bottoms

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011-05-26

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1459614321

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The Reverend Howard Finster was twenty feet tall, suspended in darkness. Or so he appeared in the documentary film that introduced a teenaged Greg Bottoms to the renowned outsider artist whose death would help inspire him, fourteen years later, to travel the country. Beginning in Georgia with a trip to Finster's famous Paradise Gardens, his jour...


Bluets

Bluets

Author: Maggie Nelson

Publisher: Wave Books

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1933517646

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Suppose I were to begin by saying that I had fallen in love with a color . . . A lyrical, philosophical, and often explicit exploration of personal suffering and the limitations of vision and love, as refracted through the color blue. With Bluets, Maggie Nelson has entered the pantheon of brilliant lyric essayists. Maggie Nelson is the author of numerous books of poetry and nonfiction, including Something Bright, Then Holes (Soft Skull Press, 2007) and Women, the New York School, and Other True Abstractions (University of Iowa Press, 2007). She lives in Los Angeles and teaches at the California Institute of the Arts.


Drawing from the Heart

Drawing from the Heart

Author: Barbara Ganim

Publisher: Quest Books

Published: 2004-06-01

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9780835608329

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A step-by-step program shows readers how to survive any trauma--illness, retirement, violence, death, or divorce--using the author's work in nonverbal imagistic therapy and split-brain research to heal the mind and body during periods of intense anxiety and stress. Original.


Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954

Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954

Author: Andrea Kettenmann

Publisher: Taschen

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9783822859834

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A brief illustrated study of the life and career of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.


Phantom Pain

Phantom Pain

Author: Lucia Berlin

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Fiction. Lucia Berlin was born in Alaska, raised in Chili, and presently lives and works in California. Her stories have appeared in The Noble Savage, The Critic, The Atlantic, The London Strand, and Quilt, and many other magazines and journals. This is her second volume of short stories.


Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: A Love as Colorful as Their Art

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: A Love as Colorful as Their Art

Author: Michael Hall

Publisher: Marcelo Marins Rodrigues

Published: 2024-10-25

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13:

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Dive into the vibrant world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, a love story as colorful and passionate as their art. This book goes beyond the iconic images to explore the intricate complexities of their relationship, their artistic journeys, and their shared passion for Mexico and its vibrant culture. From their fiery beginnings in Mexico City to their turbulent marriage, this captivating narrative unveils the raw emotions, political ideals, and artistic brilliance that defined these two legendary figures. Discover the hidden stories behind Frida’s self-portraits, the social commentary woven into Diego’s murals, and the impact of their tumultuous love affair on their creative lives. Explore the influence of Surrealism on Frida's art, the power of Frida's feminism, and the influence of their political beliefs on their art and lives. Delve into the private world of their affairs and the complex dynamics of their relationship, a love story marked by passion, betrayal, and unwavering artistic ambition. This meticulously researched and beautifully written book will transport you to the heart of Mexico, where art and politics intertwined, and where two extraordinary individuals found both inspiration and turmoil in their passionate love affair. More than just a biography, this book is an exploration of the human spirit, the power of love, and the lasting legacy of two of the most influential artists of the 20th century.