Q.: Is wisdom the principle thing?
A.: Those in “The House of the Wise” have a WORD for the wise.
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“Let them alone; they are blind guides. And if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
– Matthew 15:14
– Matthew 15:14
Collage on paper (2020) 12 x 12 in.
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“Detail of “The Beast” Collage on paper (2020) 11 x 36 in.
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Q.: What happens to the individual in a world upended by chaos?
A. “VEXATED”
Q.: Can artwork capture the essence of a thing without stating the thing?
A.: In the hands of artist Frank Whipple, collage is the perfect filter.
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“the rational propensity…” (2019) handcut vintage paper collage on antique photo cabinet card 4 ½” x 6 ½”
Image courtesy of the artist..
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