Shujaat Mirza
@shujaat.bsky.social
An artist floating through facets within the diamantine hallways of existential gaps.
The larger issue bogging down the art world of constantly scanning for issues to skim and supplant over anything. It has become boring, restrictive, reductive and preachy. Art is not a replacement for documentation or pedagogy.
January 28, 2024 at 1:55 PM
The larger issue bogging down the art world of constantly scanning for issues to skim and supplant over anything. It has become boring, restrictive, reductive and preachy. Art is not a replacement for documentation or pedagogy.
I wish that one could still be at the stage of wide eyed awe that makes us take in things in their entirety as beautifully as possible and not be shocked into disbelief by the creeping realities of the world outside.
January 21, 2024 at 8:58 PM
I wish that one could still be at the stage of wide eyed awe that makes us take in things in their entirety as beautifully as possible and not be shocked into disbelief by the creeping realities of the world outside.
Been a while....hope we can be on the other side of these soul ravaging times.... where the possibility of peace remains steadfast.
January 4, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Been a while....hope we can be on the other side of these soul ravaging times.... where the possibility of peace remains steadfast.
Sharing my recent artwork
"Condensation"
"Condensation"
August 22, 2023 at 6:54 AM
Sharing my recent artwork
"Condensation"
"Condensation"
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I couldn't trace my discomfort with Oppenheimer till I realised that it is also because it glosses over the horror of a nuclear bomb's devastation and focuses on oppenheimer as a tragic character. Almost a complete turn around.
#Oppenheimer
#Oppenheimer
July 29, 2023 at 6:07 AM
I couldn't trace my discomfort with Oppenheimer till I realised that it is also because it glosses over the horror of a nuclear bomb's devastation and focuses on oppenheimer as a tragic character. Almost a complete turn around.
#Oppenheimer
#Oppenheimer
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Marcel Duchamp, The Artist's Grandmother Sewing (recto); Suzanne Duchamp, the Artist's Sister (verso), 1907 #artinstituteofchicago #marcelduchamp
July 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM
Marcel Duchamp, The Artist's Grandmother Sewing (recto); Suzanne Duchamp, the Artist's Sister (verso), 1907 #artinstituteofchicago #marcelduchamp
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If there were a superhero from India....
July 17, 2023 at 2:49 PM
If there were a superhero from India....
Inspiration is very important. I am best when I draw while simultaneously engaged in some other pressing pursuit. It draws me to draw something I never would otherwise have done
#art
#art
July 15, 2023 at 5:34 PM
Inspiration is very important. I am best when I draw while simultaneously engaged in some other pressing pursuit. It draws me to draw something I never would otherwise have done
#art
#art
An interesting artwork by Jogen Chowdhury
July 15, 2023 at 11:20 AM
An interesting artwork by Jogen Chowdhury
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Nothing like a deafening silence to really show people you care.
July 14, 2023 at 12:00 AM
Nothing like a deafening silence to really show people you care.
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Bouquet of flowers, 1897
July 14, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Bouquet of flowers, 1897
𝕱𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖆𝖒𝖊𝖘
faith healing and monastic allusions
Dry Pastel
#rasputin #art
faith healing and monastic allusions
Dry Pastel
#rasputin #art
July 14, 2023 at 3:43 PM
𝕱𝖆𝖓𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕱𝖑𝖆𝖒𝖊𝖘
faith healing and monastic allusions
Dry Pastel
#rasputin #art
faith healing and monastic allusions
Dry Pastel
#rasputin #art
I realized from online discussions how our positions can be quite rigid and that we should only work towards what's good for everyone, setting aside our differences. I haven't seen an artists' led peace movement to pressurize the powers that be to seek peace. We must speak up for peace.
#peace
#peace
July 14, 2023 at 9:00 AM
I realized from online discussions how our positions can be quite rigid and that we should only work towards what's good for everyone, setting aside our differences. I haven't seen an artists' led peace movement to pressurize the powers that be to seek peace. We must speak up for peace.
#peace
#peace
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Flash folklore: In Flanders it was believed that if you went to an uninhabited house at sunset and wrote an incantation with bat's blood on the walls a horse would appear. The horse would take you to wherever you needed to be in one night.
Art: Sieskja
Art: Sieskja
July 11, 2023 at 7:54 PM
Flash folklore: In Flanders it was believed that if you went to an uninhabited house at sunset and wrote an incantation with bat's blood on the walls a horse would appear. The horse would take you to wherever you needed to be in one night.
Art: Sieskja
Art: Sieskja
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a cookie implies the existence of a rawie
July 13, 2023 at 7:14 AM
a cookie implies the existence of a rawie
There is no shame attached to being yourself. Express your individuality as and when you feel comfortable doing that. There's no price to beat this deal.
#selflove
#selflove
July 13, 2023 at 7:15 AM
There is no shame attached to being yourself. Express your individuality as and when you feel comfortable doing that. There's no price to beat this deal.
#selflove
#selflove
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Hey all!! My first post on Bluesky. Collection of recent digital pieces.
July 4, 2023 at 10:26 AM
Hey all!! My first post on Bluesky. Collection of recent digital pieces.
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Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, aka Barometz
#art #digitalart #cryptid #medieval
#art #digitalart #cryptid #medieval
July 7, 2023 at 8:26 PM
Vegetable Lamb of Tartary, aka Barometz
#art #digitalart #cryptid #medieval
#art #digitalart #cryptid #medieval
I didn't wanna intervene in identity debates since everyone is largely aware of the need to be cognizant of each iteration and value its intrinsic worth. But I just wanted to chip in and add that one must also speak up about the injustices that imperialism and unbridled monetization heaps everywhere
July 13, 2023 at 5:35 AM
I didn't wanna intervene in identity debates since everyone is largely aware of the need to be cognizant of each iteration and value its intrinsic worth. But I just wanted to chip in and add that one must also speak up about the injustices that imperialism and unbridled monetization heaps everywhere
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More mythological creatures! Today’s #dailywatercolor is Pan! Decided to go with a bit more esoteric flute. Please excuse the wavy paper. It’s thicker than I normally use and doesn’t want to lie flat. 😅 07-12-23 #Pan #Mythology #art
July 12, 2023 at 5:29 PM
More mythological creatures! Today’s #dailywatercolor is Pan! Decided to go with a bit more esoteric flute. Please excuse the wavy paper. It’s thicker than I normally use and doesn’t want to lie flat. 😅 07-12-23 #Pan #Mythology #art
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Proud of this one. I call it "The Curator". Probably end up in the store as a print. Anyway, excited to share it. Mostly because it took a long time. :) #drawing #art
July 12, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Proud of this one. I call it "The Curator". Probably end up in the store as a print. Anyway, excited to share it. Mostly because it took a long time. :) #drawing #art
I have no illusions about our fame lasting beyond our lifetime. So I don't see it necessary to resurrect forgotten stuff. If people take a liking to something again that will again be in vogue or else it will sink into obscurity. We can't force people into developing a liking for something.
July 12, 2023 at 8:40 PM
I have no illusions about our fame lasting beyond our lifetime. So I don't see it necessary to resurrect forgotten stuff. If people take a liking to something again that will again be in vogue or else it will sink into obscurity. We can't force people into developing a liking for something.