Ongoing Thoughts, Quotes, and Ponderings - by Jeff Mosier

There is no "Them" - We've lost our collective minds over our "them" obsessions. There is no "them". This is so pathetic; a sign that the clouds of useless misery, violence, and tragedy are rolling in ONCE AGAIN. When will we ever let go of our stupid mental obsessions with the unseen fear and blindness produced by our own mind, and let go our delusional human dominion over the natural world? E pluribus unum could work if we would let it work.

Art  is - Art is the unique and essential work of our species. Through art, we extend our lives beyond death; leaving proof that we were here by building in a brief glimpse into our times. "Culture" is the by-product of the systematic way that humans create outward communal statements and create unique identities; these sensual out-workings effectively extend our lives into the future. Calling the senses into the service of creative production, living in the body, creating every imaginable object beyond nature, and facilitating complex movement through dance; these are only a few of the myriad of realities that set us apart from other members of nature. Making things, building things, and celebrating our lives through the creative process IS art; without which no human life can thrive. Art is our deepest and most sensual expression, fueling our mind and body. The "art life" is where we need to be, and where we need to stay in order to evolve, survive, and more importantly, thrive.