As many
of us cope with the results
of Hurricane Sandy, whether awaiting the return
of power,
finding gasoline, wondering how to get to and from work, worrying about parents and other family members who are stranded, dealing with displacement
of a temporary or permanent nature, or some combination
of these, it is a time for reflection on the
fragility of our modern
lives and our genuine interdependence.
The artist's embrace
of fragility, transience and emotion, along with his preference for non-precious, commonly available materials and
found objects, has been highly influential with a younger generation
of artists who have similarly decided to become archivists
of their own
lives and personal journeys.