perceptively better — why be timid

JOHN HILLIARD, works 1969-77, part: 1

What at first may appear as one thing, may in fact be another. Just because you think it, doesn't mean it's true. Always check your fauxcus before you snap your shot.

Raising The Camera..., John Hilliard, 1977

depression (directed inward)

An immersive wave of unhappiness surged over him.

jealousy (directed backward).

Behind, the woman for whom he nursed an obsessive desire was embracing Paul, several years his junior, and, like himself, chained to a hopeless marriage.

aggression (directed forward).

With a few brisk steps he moved to place himself in front of the intrusive photographer, who was already rapidly taking pictures of the unsuspecting couple. Any scandal at this stage would be disastrous.

Depress/Jealousy/Aggression, John Hilliard, 1975

He Sat Gazing At The Mirror, John Hilliard, 1976

hello + welcome.

Be adventurous, be afraid, be amusing, be authentic, be angry, be annoying, be anxious, be bold, be brave, be bright, be compassionate, be confident, be content, be courageous, be creative, be dynamic, be emotional, be enthusiastic, be exuberant, be fearless, be forward, be friendly, be game, be generous, be gentle, be grateful, be gritty, be gutsy, be helpful, be honest, be humble, be humorous, be imaginative, be inquisitive, be intuitive, be inventive, be jubilant, be kind, be lionhearted, be loud, be loving, be mindful, be needed, be open, be original, be passionate, be patient, be persevering, be positive, be proud, be present, be real, be receptive, be sensitive, be shy, be sincere, be spirited, be spontaneous, be still, be thoughtful, be tolerant, be truthful, be uncertain, be understanding, be unique, be vocal, be vulnerable, be willing, be yourself. Fight the urge to merge. WHY BE TIMID!?

look forward by looking backwards.

Come celebrate indomitable spirit. When realness is undervalued and having your own point of view is a risk, so much of what we see, hear and do ends up being someone else's response. By having a greater understanding of where we’ve been and by experiencing others who haven’t hid their light, we become freer to move about our own cabin. Blending is blah. Connect with something greater.