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The work of art is your work, my work, our work; the original definition of art describes ways of living as various as the human race. These stories address the hows and whys of living by art today: the social and economic aspects of working as an artist — earning money, working for community, teaching, learning…as well as things like design, measure, and proportion. If none of the labels fit you or your work, and if you want to serve beauty, you have allies! Also available as a free download, or online at theworkofart.org.

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A work of art is your work, my work, our work; what “art” means is what we do — literally, it just means “to fit together.” If we don’t fit, somewhere, somehow, we can’t live — right? Do you want to serve beauty, but none of the labels fit you or your work? Here are stories about earning money, building community, teaching and learning; about living by art, for beauty; also practical insights into design, measure, proportion, materials, and more. Available in paper, or as a free download.

 

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6 reviews for A Work of Art

  1. Cathy Wilson –

    Kiko! I love this about making art….your words speak to me. Thank you.

  2. Annie –

    Kiko – Thank you for expressing so eloquently the mess in my heart. …All those times I’ve heard, you can’t make a living doing art. Well you know what, you can’t make a living denying your soul. If you’re passion is beauty and art – do it anyway, at least you’ll feel whole and connected. And I know many artist now who make enough or more than enough money to be happy. Keep doing what you’re doing.

  3. Mona –

    …I think people are meant to transform and broaden their definition of artist, as you have done, and put all that raw ability to good use. So thanks Kiko, and thanks for providing the feedback forum so that we can share what your writing has triggered in us!

  4. anonmymous –

    …you are agreeing with the definition of artist that I heard somewhere once, that an artist is also one who lives artistically (or beautifully), as well as one who creates art for a livihood…. I prefer broadening the definition, which seems like where you’re going with this.

  5. Anonymous –

    Thanks Kiko. Beautiful essay! My practice is of spirit, art and science of earthcare and regeneration practiced at Home. Home is everywhere. Welcome Home!

  6. Elise –

    Thanks for writing this out! This really resonates with me. I’ve been fighting all my life to avoid labels and try to define myself by my actions. I like the concept of explaining my identity without using the phrase “I am”.

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from the publisher

Hand Print Press began in the early 90s, when I self-published Build Your Own Earth Oven. I was thinking of myself as a capital A  Artist. However, as I learned from the garden and other teachers, art just means “to fit together” — it’s how the world works — flora, fauna, humans — all must fit themselves together, with each other, with the landscape, with wind and weather. In addition to the bookstore (which now includes a few other authors), the site contains stories and updates on ovens, heat, baking, beauty, agriculture, fire, community, culture, (spoon) carving, etc. It’s all art! Thanks for visiting. You can contact me at handprint at cmug dot com, or thru instagram.
— Kiko Denzer