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Dodalism Drawings
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  • 2004 Clusters Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child
  • 2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child
  • 2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child2004 Clusters detail Created after The Infernal Machine on leftover paper form the Grown up Child
  • 2004 Dodalism frist official dodalist piece2004 Dodalism frist official dodalist piece2004 Dodalism frist official dodalist piece
  • 2004 Dodalism detail Ballpoint and India ink pens, pencil on blotch paper2004 Dodalism detail Ballpoint and India ink pens, pencil on blotch paper2004 Dodalism detail Ballpoint and India ink pens, pencil on blotch paper
  • 2005 The Pianist drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Pianist drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Pianist drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC
  • 2005 The Singer drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Singer drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Singer drawn live @ St.Nicks Harlem, NYC
  • 2005 The Violinist drawing from St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Violinist drawing from St.Nicks Harlem, NYC2005 The Violinist drawing from St.Nicks Harlem, NYC
  • 2006 untitled A meditation on Love, Trust and other things2006 untitled A meditation on Love, Trust and other things2006 untitled A meditation on Love, Trust and other things
  • 2007 Dealer A drawing of a man who wanted to sell me tings2007 Dealer A drawing of a man who wanted to sell me tings2007 Dealer A drawing of a man who wanted to sell me tings
  • 2007 Dream An illustration of a poem2007 Dream An illustration of a poem2007 Dream An illustration of a poem
  • 2007 Dreamer A drawing of a woman sleeping on the Subway in Toronto2007 Dreamer A drawing of a woman sleeping on the Subway in Toronto2007 Dreamer A drawing of a woman sleeping on the Subway in Toronto
  • 2007 god A depiction of a physical form of that which is referred to as God2007 god A depiction of a physical form of that which is referred to as God2007 god A depiction of a physical form of that which is referred to as God
  • 2007 imigrant Drawing of a man selling counterfeit leather bags to tourists in Venice2007 imigrant Drawing of a man selling counterfeit leather bags to tourists in Venice2007 imigrant Drawing of a man selling counterfeit leather bags to tourists in Venice
  • 2007 stewart Drawing of a airplane attendant working2007 stewart Drawing of a airplane attendant working2007 stewart Drawing of a airplane attendant working
  • 2007 tourist Drawing of tourists in Venice, Italy2007 tourist Drawing of tourists in Venice, Italy2007 tourist Drawing of tourists in Venice, Italy
  • 2009 Bob Cunningham playing the base Parlor Entertainment, Harlem, NYC.2009 Bob Cunningham playing the base Parlor Entertainment, Harlem, NYC.2009 Bob Cunningham playing the base Parlor Entertainment, Harlem, NYC.
  • Marjorie Eliot playing the piano Drawing of the founder of Parlor Entertainment Harlem, NYCMarjorie Eliot playing the piano Drawing of the founder of Parlor Entertainment Harlem, NYCMarjorie Eliot playing the piano Drawing of the founder of Parlor Entertainment Harlem, NYC
  • 2009 Trance dancer Drawn during Universo Paralello in Brazil2009 Trance dancer Drawn during Universo Paralello in Brazil2009 Trance dancer Drawn during Universo Paralello in Brazil
  • 2009 A dimension of thought and light Drawn in two sessions 2 years apart2009 A dimension of thought and light Drawn in two sessions 2 years apart2009 A dimension of thought and light Drawn in two sessions 2 years apart
 

Artist Statement

Dodalism is a creative process which borrows from the stream of consciousness and Zen approaches to channeling creativity. The goal is to allow the artwork to evolve through the action of doing (i.e. drawing, painting, etc.)  This approach produces work that is rich in substance and sublime metaphor.

Dodalism (DU-da-lism) is a philosophy exemplified in three syllables:

Do – Do or do not, there is no try. (Zen koan) The meditation techniques, stories and poetry in the practice of Zen were a significant influence in the shaping of this creative process and attitude. It is within the action of doing that the core of Dodalism is found.

-da –  From a North American urban English meaning “the” (ex. Da Bomb). This concept came through my varied tastes in music. Music was an important tool, contributing to “The Infernal Machine” drawing meditation which like a mantra includes repetitive artistic movements. Music also served to intensify my artistic confidence and further delving into the unfamiliar creative process.

-lism – a softened “ism” which is an English suffix  whose usage signifies larger organized systems and concepts in belief, ideology, doctrine, and ritual practice.