Essays on Art and Society
Bartel-isms
- I found that some of the most creative moments occurred under pressure when a decision had to be made quickly.
- I have long been impressed by the creativity people express with their mailboxes. Their humanness in the face of standardization is to be supported.
Should We Care For Things Or People?
A short essay by Marvin Bartel
Should we care for things or people? What is the value of well-crafted?
To create and/or to use well-crafted beautiful things is to care. Yes, it means we care for things. Things are important props on the stage of life and relationships.
To care for people and not to care about things seems wrong. The everyday items of living together reflect the way we feel about each other. The art object, the well-crafted object, the cared-for object; all help us express our feelings of care for others.
If children grow up surrounded by crush-proof, disposable, and damage-proof stuff; can we expect them to learn lessons of care and respect for beauty, quality, and each other? – MB
