Comments on: Shallow Thought Thursday: Should artists wear their rank on their chests?

By: mira

mira — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:32:15 +0000

Maybe we could signify our rank through hand-made trade beads, given to us by other artists. Like Mardi Gras: Flash your art, receive beads. The artist that has collected the most beads has the highest rank.

By: Tina Mammoser

Tina Mammoser — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:46:47 +0000

Heehee, I waited to see what other people posted because I’m a bit biases because I love uniforms! My only thought was stripes, and that the stripes should of course be in different colours since we’re artists. What about wavy lines instead of stripes or chevrons? A little more curvy and creative. Heck, each additional line can even be a *different* curve. Since we artists don’t like to conform. And should our ‘uniform’ be overalls?

By: Cath

Cath — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:24:58 +0000

Chevrons, not plain stripes; we’re talking artists after all… Highest rank gets 5 gold chevrons on their jacket. And the lowest ranking, a thin black chevron so it doesn’t really show on your artsie black turtleneck, means “hey, I won an art prize while I was in pre-school (and nothing since)”.

By: debraann

debraann — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 01:40:51 +0000

As a guinea hen feather who worked in a coop with very serious long feathers(believe it or not some even used in their work) I do think some sort of a badge would be a good idea. Seriously as a guinea hen, it was a wonderful and a horrible experience. Learning about myself and the idea that I was an artist(albeit one with guinea hen feathers) was probably the greatest gift in my life what I had to go through as a person was the worst. Thank you Robyn. I chose your way. Made me laugh.

By: TracyWall

TracyWall — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:17:45 +0000

How about the more paint, pastel stains, color/charcoal accidental spots you have on your wardrobe and exposed skin, the more highly regarded you should be. Paint splatter coat in your most used colors considered in highest regard.

By: Kathleen Fisher

Kathleen Fisher — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:37:48 +0000

If we’re going to rate artists this way, surely we should also rate everyone at exhibition openings or art events. How about a pencil in the hat of all reviewers, a love heart badge for partners, family and friends, and a permanent frown for those who have been dragged along against their will?

By: Kristin Summerlin

Kristin Summerlin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:37:28 +0000

I, too, am happy with the guinea feathers idea. I might also add that I would be happy to furnish the chicken, guinea, goose, pheasant and cockatiel feathers for these millinery marvels. (Trusting that the judges would be discriminating enough that my birds wouldn’t have to give up their lives for art’s sake.)

By: becky

becky — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:22:24 +0000

I love the idea that I could wear guinea hen feathers – I think guinea hens are the coolest! Perhaps the very supreme artist goes about like the emperor with no clothes – you have to be good to get away with that!

By: sue

sue — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:07:05 +0000

I’m throwing away all my black jackets, pencil thin pants and high stiletto heels!

By: Alyson Stanfield

Alyson Stanfield — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:44:32 +0000

Oh, you guys are good! And, Daniel, I love it. Of course, I love wearing black and think that the black turtleneck should be the official clothing of artists. Surely we could get a sponsor!