

Standing Still: In Defence of Direct Experience with Art
Unidentified man viewing my video "Vincent Price's Ups and Downs" at Chartreuse Gallery in Phoenix, AZ. What does it mean to stand still and truly engage with an artwork? It does not require a degree in art history or theory. It requires humility. With art, it isn't a win or lose thing. If you don’t understand a work immediately, neither you nor the artwork has failed. Visual art is not meant to function like a news broadcast or a comic strip, delivering instant clarity and c

Benjamin Phillips
Feb 95 min read


Considering the "why?" in what we do...
"Why" on the other hand is a deeper question that can open up personal reflection and stories that bridge both sides of the conversation.

Benjamin Phillips
Mar 1, 20253 min read
