Saturday, November 6, 2021

10 October 2021


     I am drowning in myself.  My body is carrying so much fluid that I weigh over 240#, and I barely eat.  However, we started a program that I spend two hours in bed and two hours out of bed, to keep my lower extremities elevated.

     The lead nurses said that they looked better this morning.  That puts a smile on my face and means artwork will be attempted today.

     I tried the other day and I am limited in what I can do.  Very limited.

     I used to be able to paint like a master.  I really could, but no more.

     I have a few pieces to finish up, and have preliminary sketches for a number of pieces.  It is questionable whether I can get the latter to be of use.

     I do need sit in front of a mirror and do the best I can.  This, for better or worse will show the progression of the disease showing how the disease has not only attacked how I look physically (dramatically), but my ability to make art.

     It is that conceptual highbrow stuff I like.  The idea matters.

     It is just no fun being the object of the piece.  But I have documentation, for the most part of the disease's role.

     My last great idea.  I am just glad I have gallery representation to bring it to the market.  They may turn their nose to it and say, "Who cares?" but I had my shot. 

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dominic's art, a few photos

Solitary confinement, Dominic draws the cell: https://solitarywatch.org/marak1/