Gauguin and Impressionism

Our day out and about in Fort Worth on Friday was fabulous. We shared fajitas and flautas at Joe T Garcia's, then went to the Kimbell Art Museum for Gauguin and Impressionism. We learned a million things about culture in the late 1800's and its impact upon art, and we became fascinated with Gauguin's perspective, so we bought a couple of books that contain his journals from his adventures in Paris, Copenhagen, and Tahiti. The last book we read together was Angels and Demons...we'll start soon on Gauguin's journals. I'm especially intrigued by artistic malcontents who become almost nomadic in their pursuits as they attempt to remain true to their vision, and Gauguin seemed to be exactly that. Can't wait to learn more about him.

Here's the quote of the day: "Moved by an unconscious sentiment born of solitude and savagery--idle tales of a naughty child who sometimes reflects and who is always a lover of the beautiful--the beauty that is personal--the only beauty that is human." --Paul Gauguin

If you're feeling reflective and contemplative.