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recognize when the much sought after, blood bathed path to peace and equality is still being traveled. Rock and his work speaks volumes to which side he chooses to poise himself on. You can see clearly, Rock's message to the world to open hearts and minds to the realization of what war looks like, not only when it is happening, but the lasting aftereffects of the atrocities of violence. That understanding seeks to stop this endless path of destruction before the next generation suffers the same consequences that he has.
ost people talk through their past traumas, Rock paints through his. He lets his emotions and memories possess him until the rush is spent, the tension is released, and he can ride the euphoric high of completing that piece. Rock's work pours out from the deep wounds and the war he has experienced firsthand, and each image, which contains just as much power and impact as his others. As a people, we are still working through the emotional and physical evolution of history; we have to
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How has your connection to your Art changed in the last year? "I find that each year the connection to my Art gets deeper and more personal. I guess, like any good long lasting relationship, honesty and truth are perhaps the two most important aspects. As an artist, you have to be really truthful and honest with yourself, especially to put it all out there for the world to see. The greatest change this last year has been sticking to my mantra of "no art for art's sake." What I mean by that is I made not going to paint or sculpt because I am expected to. Each time I go to my Studio, that is my special place, my confessional as it were. A place where I can truly express myself and enjoy the immunity or forgiveness and peace that I seek Therefore it has to be honest. " What inspires you most right now? "The journey. Looking back over the years and seeing the various stages and styles and mediums that I have used. The friendships and relationships that I have developed with other Artists. The support, understanding and love I have received from ATIM. The changes in me and the growth that I have experienced on a personal and professional level. A better understanding of me. "
“Pastoral” Mixed Media, 18”x24”
60 | WINTER 2022
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