Category Archives: Philosophy

Broken Magic

Posted on September 14, 2016 by mdkiehl

Sometimes there is beauty in the messy jumble, in the pipework, the cabling, the draft, the tangle, the engine and the computer. More in the programing than the program, the rehearsal than the dance. All under the hood, below the … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Supply and Demand?

Posted on August 6, 2016 by mdkiehl

I’ve said before that artists can be among the highest commanders of justice, but they must understand justice in order to command it. Artists often convey to us what we might want; in other words, Artists create demand (through ads … Continue reading →

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The Power of The Artist

Posted on July 21, 2016 by mdkiehl

Have you ever thought about how powerful, or influential artists are? Maybe it is a bit of self-flattery on my part to think this, but I think artists are among the most influential people – more than judges, lawgivers, even … Continue reading →

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What Makes an Artist?

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mdkiehl

I’ve been re-examining the convictions that made me become an artist. Being an artist is risky. It was hard to know if my craft would be accepted or appreciated. I wasn’t sure if I had the skill to pull it … Continue reading →

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The Problem of Architecture (The Loss of Tribe)

Posted on March 15, 2014 by mdkiehl

Where has community gone? Why are so many lonely? The problem is architecture. 1) People’s houses are too big, so they don’t need to go somewhere else. If you live in a small apartment you might feel a need to … Continue reading →

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My 30th Birthday

Posted on September 10, 2013 by mdkiehl

Today is my thirtieth birthday. So, I thought  I would write down some feelings, and lessons learned. I’ve been lucky. Life has been really good – great family, safe places to live, food and education. I’ve found ways to live … Continue reading →

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Escapism and the Avenue to Heaven

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mdkiehl

I’ve mentioned before (in Making a Mark) how I’ve seen a few examples of Apathy in our culture. Recently I’ve also recognized Escapism in a few places in our culture. Often Apathy and Escapism go hand in hand. For example, … Continue reading →

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Celtic Knots, Honesty and Prayer

Posted on January 30, 2012 by mdkiehl

I’ve been playing around recently with some Celtic patterns. My style of drawing lends itself to being able to do this kind of design with Pen & Ink. What is really different about my normal work in comparison is the … Continue reading →

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Matter, Information and Character

Posted on January 4, 2012 by mdkiehl

In Scientific Circles, Philosophical Circles, and Religious Circles there is frequent discussion over what “is,” or what exists. Philosophers even call this one of the main branches of philosophy, Epistemology. Descartes famously asked if he existed, to which his response … Continue reading →

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Making a Mark

Posted on December 20, 2011 by mdkiehl

Mark making is often discussed in art classes. There is often distinctions between expressive and controlled marks, intentional marks and unintentional marks – and sometimes even hidden marks. Mark making is also a major part of existential philosophy, and American … Continue reading →

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