HT2667 - The Grand Illusion of Art

HT2667 - The Grand Illusion of Art

One of the supposed virtues of artmaking is that our art becomes a vehicle of immortality. I'm not so sure. Testament, yes. Immortality? Not a chance. Recently we've lost Jay Dusard, Carl Chiarenza, Duane Michals, and Jeff Schewe, all LensWork alums. A week doesn't go by without a letter from a grieving LensWork subscriber's relative letting us know their lost loved one will no longer need to receive LensWork. With each instance, I take a moment to remember them, be grateful for the opportunity to have known them, and remember that our time for producing our artwork is limited, finite, and precious

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