Why We Make Art (article from Greater Good Magazine)

Why We Make Art

Seven artists explain why they write, rap, take photos, draw, dance, and make movies.

By Jeremy Adam Smith and Jason Marsh

Why do you make art? That's the simple question Greater Good posed to seven artists. Their answers are surprising, and very diverse. They mention making art for fun and adventure; building bridges between themselves and the rest of humanity; reuniting and recording fragments of thought, feeling, and memory; and saying things that they can't express in any other way.

All their answers are deeply personal. In this issue of Greater Good, we explore the possible cognitive and emotional benefits of the arts, and yet these artists evoke a more fundamental benefit: They are just doing what they feel they're born to do. Read more...

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August Featured Artist: Zach Rose

Zach Rose (Umbriel Finite) follows a long family history of photographic art following his father and grandfather before him. “To me, photography is a product of chance, aesthetics, and abstract thought. My photographs have always focused on spontaneity, emotions, and darkness. Its a lot like life itself in that my images to me, reflect upon the way I view life. To you, it can be interpreted hundreds of thousands of different ways. The way you interpret any image (that is not strictly fashion - which I will also be doing) is to me, a reflection of who you are and where you are in life. I'm excited to implement these qualities in photographing portraiture work, fashion, and individual beauty.” This is what I’ve always wanted to do..

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Submission Guidelines

TANGENT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Tangent Literary Arts Magazine accepts submissions from writers and artists of all ages, locations and backgrounds. Submissions can be sent as an attachment to tangentmagazine@aol.com. Please include your full name, a brief bio (max. 150 words) and an email address we can reach you at.

We accept previously unpublished poetry, prose, artwork and photography. We do not have restrictions on content (save the porn for Penthouse Forum though. That's not really our thing). Artists and writers can (and are encouraged to) submit more than once each year, and we may publish your work in more than one issue.

ARTWORK & PHOTOGRAPHY:We accept submissions of color and b&w art and photography. We ask that you submit each photograph as a separate .jpg file attachment along with the name of the photograph. We will accept up to FIVE pieces of artwork and/or photography per contributor per issue.

PROSE:You may submit up to THREE pieces of prose. This may include fiction, non-fiction, memoir, flash fiction, or essays. No longer than 3,000 words. Each piece should be sent as a separate attachment.

POETRY:We accept poetry of all forms and styles. Please send each titled poem as a separate attachment. We will accept up to FIVE poems per contributor per issue. You may submit up to five poems at a time; anything beyond five will not be considered.

As always, it is the goal of Tangent to offer writers and artists a professionally designed and well-crafted venue to showcase their work. The above listed guidelines are not only meant to ease the editorial burdens of our already beleaguered staff, but to streamline works so that by the time they drop into our “in” boxes, they are that much closer to publication. If you have any questions concerning submission guidelines or publication, feel free to contact the editors at tangentmagazine@aol.com.

ACCEPTED WORKS:
You will be contacted only if we decide to feature your work in an issue of Tangent. Contributors will receive one copy of the issue at cost (the price of printing). Unfortunately, we cannot provide free copies at this time.

By submitting to Tangent, you grant us one-time rights to publish your work in the magazine. Upon publication, all rights to the piece revert back to the artist or writer. You also grant us rights to promote you and your work on ad materials and through our website.

July 2009 Featured Artist: Marilyn Hammer

Meet our Featured Artist: Marilyn Hammer

Marilyn Hammer, a 28 yr old female hailing from Buffalo NY, is an artist of many facets, mainly focusing on self portraits and sculpture. To create her sculptures she uses old dolls, animal artifacts, and assorted talismen that add crucial details to the overall piece. Using a handheld propane torch, she burns and molds the dolls into the desired form of her emotion. From there, she says, the dolls seem to take on a life of there own.

Deeply influenced by the great Frida Kahlo, Marilyn uses self portraits as an outlet for her emotional creativity. Using herself as the main subject allows her to become part of the art she is driven to create. Says Marilyn, "My goal as an artist is to empower viewers with the endless possibilities of creativity, and encourage them to look beyond the conventional definition of art".

"My creations are a testament to infancy and the immeasurability of infinity. A uniting between (wo)man and animal in a chaotically beautiful process of resurrection. Primitive raw emotion unveiling inner beauty that dwells beneath the pain of existence. By melding the birth and death, I convey the release of human suffering into freedom. The consciousness of animal instinct, the act of dissecting to release, suffering that transpires into inspiration, igniting deep cognitive healing. Through the use of fire I am able to burn away what is transient and mold my creations into the desired form of my emotions. I carve a tangible representation of a woman's struggle for survival through metamorphosis and shape shifting. Every one of my sculptures is a child sprung from the womb of my reality. I utilize the old to build upon, changing what was into the unrecognizable. Taking self portraits is a way for me to view myself from a different perspective. It allows me to experience a sence of pride transmutating through life's journey. The photographs become an emotional window that allows viewers direct access to the source of my creations. My body and mind intertwined on a quest to preserve the individuality of my existence."

View Marilyn's work at myspace.com/mmhammerofgod and
myspace.com/marilynsmanifest.
Marilyn's art is featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Tangent. Pick up a copy today at http://www.lulu.com/

Updates

Tangent is currently looking for amazing art, photography, poetry and prose to feature in the upcoming issue. The issue is due out in September 2009. So submit your work!!

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Get The Latest Issue At 464...

Because they're such good friends of The Magazine, the fine, fine proprieters of Buffalo's newest and hippest art gallery, 464, have been doled out a few copies of the new issue of Tangent.
If you're in the Buffalo, or greater Western New York area, drop in to 464 and demand your copy of Issue Number Three.
And be sure and tell 'em, Large Marge sent you...

Tangent Staff Crashes 464 Gallery's Opening Gala

A couple of Tangent's esteemed dissidents dropped into the Grand Opening Gala of Buffalo, New York's newest (and quite possibly, snazziest) art gallery, 464. Piped up one purported Tangent staffer, "Holy Hell! This place blows that Albright Knox shit house out of the artsy fartsy water!"
A good time was, naturally, had by all.
If you're in the 'hood, and just itchin' to take in some local art, make sure you drop in, and tell 'em Tangent sent you. The gallery is located at 464 Amherst Street in Buffalo.
Oh, yeah: While you're there marvelling at all the exquisite objects of art, amble on over to their book section and pick up a copy of our magazine.

Coming Soon...

Okay. It's been far, far too long since we've posted any new info on the upcoming issue of our little ol' magazine, and it's high time we did. For 1.) You, our Avid Readers, Contributors, and Sponsors deserve a little news every now and again, and 2.) We're quite frankly sick and tired of receiving whiny emails every other day asking us (revert to whiny sounding inner monologue...NOW!) "When are you going to give us some news about Taaaaaaangeeeeennnt!?!"
Lord in Heaven. If I have to read yet another moaning query from my email box and do that inner monologue voice one more f#@cking time...
Anyway. Here's the news: The new issue is a mere month or so away and should be hitting both the virtual stands over at lulu.com and selected book sellers. Not only that, but Tangent and DreamMiners Publishing will be once again attending the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair. Make sure you drop by and meet the Mag's staff, contributors, mingle with like minded fans and book lovers, and offer all that emotional support that our fans are renowned for.
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