Comments for Pictorial Propaganda ** Propagande Picturale

Comment on On the St. John River by anne

anne — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:18:23 +0000

Wal-mART!

Comment on Invisible labour by anne

anne — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:12:31 +0000

There’s much value in such a touching, unexpected message/gesture addressed to someone who is not meant to be seen. For sure, money is good, but your gift makes for a better story. I really enjoyed reading up on your last excursions. xox

Comment on Invisible labour by pictorialpropaganda

pictorialpropaganda — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:03:16 +0000

The quality of being genuine and straight-forward is important to me. It is a hard thing to do. Most of the messages and exchanges around us are not.

However, before I left this painting in the room I did ask myself whether the recipient would prefer a $10 or $20 tip. For some reason that gesture of leaving cash did not feel genuine and this one did. But the recipient did not have much choice in the matter so I am conflicted over that.

Comment on Invisible labour by karen elaine spencer

karen elaine spencer — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:21:16 +0000

yes. your “performance” of painting landscapes and meeting people, listening to their stories and re-telling their stories through the blog feels very genuine. i like the straight-forward way you honour the people you come into contact with. thanks.

Comment on Invisible labour by neath

neath — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:10:10 +0000

what a wonderful gesture!

Comment on Marshlands Inn by pictorialpropaganda

pictorialpropaganda — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:43:49 +0000

It really is a magical place. I am still basking in the glow of it as I sit here in slushy Montréal.

Comment on Marshlands Inn by Mary MacDonald

Mary MacDonald — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:24:12 +0000

Last year I worked at the Owens Art Gallery with the lovely staff there including Lorena. She certianly is an amazing lady, and always enjoyed chatting with her in the mornings before the gallery opened to the public. I hope you enjoyed your time in Sackville. Its a magical little place! :+) best of luck,

Mary

Comment on Invisible labour by pictorialpropaganda

pictorialpropaganda — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:00:41 +0000

Thank you Lady J.
and extremely famous cleaning lady.

Comment on Invisible labour by MargaretDragu

MargaretDragu — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:36:42 +0000

Dear Felicity,

I Left My Heart in Tantramar

When I was 15 yr old
I had 2 part-time jobs
to support my family: breakfast waitress at a highway truckstop and office building cleaner at night.
One office building had a small corner office.
The waste paper basket in it was always
full of charcoal sketches.
On my last day cleaning there
I left a note thanking the artist for making my nightly job
more interesting — every night I looked forward to cleaning his office and emptying his trash.

Invisible art.
Invisible witness.
Invisible labour.

I really like your blogg.
xooxox
MD aka Lady J

Comment on On the St. John River by karen elaine spencer

karen elaine spencer — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:11:02 +0000

hmmm, i don’t know whether people consume or actively create culture, or both, in any space…
but i do know your painting is luscious and interestingly it evokes a kind of desire for sensual gratification…
tr-la-la the consumer i would be in this case!