An artist gets frustrated with an art dealer who suggests the artists work isn't penetrating enough. Toronto artist Viktor Mitic's response? "That same day I drove down to a gun range in Buffalo N.Y.; I rented an assault rifle and blasted a 'more penetrating' painting, a portrait of Christ named Hole Jesus." We've learned two things: Mr. Mitic has excellent aim and you can rent assault rifles.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Assault Rifles, Art and Jesus
An artist gets frustrated with an art dealer who suggests the artists work isn't penetrating enough. Toronto artist Viktor Mitic's response? "That same day I drove down to a gun range in Buffalo N.Y.; I rented an assault rifle and blasted a 'more penetrating' painting, a portrait of Christ named Hole Jesus." We've learned two things: Mr. Mitic has excellent aim and you can rent assault rifles.
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In the process of creating this piece I discovered an interesting technique.
There is an article regarding this artist's show in Toronto published by Toronto Star on Dec. 06. 2008.
http://www.thestar.com/article/548599
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