Ostranenie vs. the anesthetic of familiarity
Ostranenie vs. the anesthetic of familiarity By now the old art has already died, but the new has not yet been born. Things have died, too: we have lost the sensation of the world. We are like a violinist who has stopped feeling his bow and strings. We have ceased to be artists in our [...]
“Belief is Optional”- from January 2009
(I wrote this in January 2009, for This I Believe. It wasn’t selected to be read on the radio, but is posted on the site. I’d like to submit another piece soon. It’s a really wonderful project- do check it out!) “Belief is Optional” I believe in reminding everyone that they have the option not [...]
