11/08/08  Ingrid Commandeur

There is renewed interest in the spiritual amongst young artists. Weary of Homo Psychologicus’s never-ending interest in the inner self and personal development, artists seem to be seeking something that once again focuses on a collective consciousness. Vidya Gastaldon shows herself a child of her times with work in which she effortlessly combines a mystical language of form and image with everyday popular culture.

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11/08/08  Aaron Schuster

The idea that art harbors a curative power is a very old one, hearkening back to Aristotle’s theory of catharsis and ancient shamanic rituals. Since, the tasks of the artist have broadened, though that of healer is still popular. Question is, does art lend itself to such a therapeutic role? Shouldn’t we be saying instead: art isn’t good for you?

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