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Why Noir? It's Fate, Baby.

9/19/2022

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A series on how film noir inspires my art- Final Entry!


So, Why Noir?

Being an artist may look like fun, but it is tough.

Putting yourself out there for others to see is perennially disquieting. In order to make it all worth it, the subject and method has to be captivating.
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I am compelled to tell a story with my art. No matter if it is based on Shakespeare, mythology, or film noir, I am driven to explore and share the landscape of my imagination.
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Similar to the myths and stories of old, the characters are driven by forces larger than themselves and are so very, very human. Often being brought down by their own drives and weaknesses, they are driven by a futile effort to cheat Fate. The themes are undying elements of what it is to be human.



In the words of the Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller, film noir is "suffering with style".



By utilizing the elastic armature of the elements of film noir, I create art that is charged with longing, adventure, romance, and intrigue. I am able to expand and deepen my skills as a person and an artist, all the while having the time of my life.
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For now, I am entirely caught up in the dark labyrinth of film noir.

But who knows what future stories my art will tell?


Need more noir?

Check out The Film Noir Foundation, which restores films noir and shows them at their film festivals.

It's founder, the Czar of Noir, Eddie Muller, is also a host on TCM's Noir Alley, which shows films noir every Saturday night and Sunday mornings.


Why Noir? is a series! Read 'em all.
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Bridget
9/21/2022 04:44:32 pm

This has been a great journey not only through your inspirations, but also through this body of work. It's extensive and varied! So much work created in this genre! You really have taken a deep dive (I love what you said about making deep decision). I'm so excited to see where this goes next!

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