2011 CARIBBEAN CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD
May 2009 , a New York delegation arrived on my island of Curacao , a small rock in the south caribbean sea , to visit a few artistes and have a feel of the rich art scene . The delegation consisted of the curators from el Museo del Barrio , Studio museum Harlem , and Queens museum of Art , art historians and art critics from the regio .An enormous manifestation is coming in 2011 .Here is the compte rendu of their visit by my atelier .
Chers Amis de New York ,
I am a different kind of non religious spiritual universal missionary , instrument of a creative power far beyond the mind .
Thank you , to have given me that great opportunity to welcome and share with you all . .
Viva la r ' EVOLUTION .
Chers Amis d ‘ Amsterdam ,
The one hour they gave me , turned out , very funny , witty and mostly dealing about Truth , one could not understand , but nevertheless one could experience .
I showed them Tula , Our Liberator who started the slave revolution in 1795 , and died badly for it , who appeared out of the blue ( at a most auspicious time , as Curacao became a country on its own again ) in a painting . First , observe from near http://zanolino.exto.org/site/kunstwerk/13270398_Tula.html , as it is extremely clear that there is no intention , no planning , no drawing or preparation of any kind . Then experience from a distance http://zanolino.exto.org/site/kunstwerk/13270339_Tula-signing-the-liberty-belll.html . How did we know , beyond doubt that it was Tula ? Same posture as the one of the Tula monument in Curacao by Rif . Same shoulder , same arm holding same chisel , but this time , not to break the chains , but to sign the liberty bell , same leg posture , same short pant . And the beautiful and terrible determination in the face . Then i showed them Che Guevara on the left panel of the painting ,looking a bit effeminate , because of an Elis Juliana story .When i gathered the documentation for the Velo-Love movie , i got a picture of a bronze sculpture representing Tula , the one with the big dick , that Curacao had refused as a gift , and is now standing in the slavery museum in Holland , and the picture had been entitled by Elis " Tula Gay " So you see , that we addressed many issues in a light , but nevertheless serious manner .
I then showed them a few more occurrences , in paintings and sculptures and we finished with the movie
They saw it ( the demo ) from the credits , the jump in Amsterdam , Nelson carrilho in its studio, till Josee Maria Capricorne speaks of magic . You got an applause from 3 museums curators , art historians , art critics , writers .... 15 people )
They started 2 years ago to work on it . Check out " www.caribbeancrossroads.org " . It is a million $ project . Full publication , movies , huge social interaction , complete Caribbean revue ( never done before ) and of course , major exhibitions .
Allez , for dessert , i ll share with you another story
First you should know that the boss of the el Museo del Barrio , was the second in charge by the Guggenheim , 20 years ago .
" 20 years ago , i had a dream in which i was speaking with Mr Guggenheim , one to one , on chairs facing each other . At that time , i was going regularly to New York to buy my art supplies in Soho’ s Pearl paint . I went then to the Guggenheim next to central park , and asked to speak to the boss . After 5 mn , a man came , and told me that he was the curator ( that he came , seemed very normal at that time for me ) . i explained to him , that i had quit medicine to dive into art , and that he should look at my book . Which he did , even taking his time . Then he told me in a nice way " There is plenty enough artist in the world , but not enough doctors " . Then , i replied " Sir , with due respect , i didnt speak to you in my dream , but to Mr Guggenheim . Could you please call him ? That s going to be kind of a problem , he said ; Mr Guggenheim died 40 years ago in WW2 . " I thanked him and left .
Be good everybody .
Love you .
Philippe .
Chers amis of Curacao ,
Art does not belong to the artist ( the role )
Art comes from beyond ( the Actor )
The ONE reality , we share.
You can tap into THAT essential creativity ,
By interfering ( resisting ) least possible .
Be engaged , be quiet
And observe .
And love it .
Go check and enjoy the magic http://zanolino.exto.org/site/kunstwerk/13336125_La-Force.html
The only intervention is the sculpture around ( the blue ) and the dark blue line of the nose . Everything else came from beyond . The role of the artist is to do just the minimum possible without appropriating the subject . You can discover a most beautiful and meaningful bird , but if you would put it in a cage , he ll die . Same with love . If you would catch it and put it in a cage , he ll die .
It takes years to change motivation . From , being individually focused , interested in the result of actions , successes or failures , to becoming a servant of humanity , fully immerged into the process . And of course , loving it . Both .
Man is incapable of creation . At best , good imitation . Creation can only occur , when the Cosmic creative Power wills to use a human body and mind ( with name and form , like you and me ) and creates through him or her .
Creation of an Art work , or creation of a universe , is qualitatively similar . The pleasure of being , enjoyed by that same cosmic Power is therefore identical . You do not need to drink the entire sea to know its taste .
That’s not a surprise . Art is the pleasure to be alive . And the pleasure to stay alive . unbored .
The little something that keep the sun shining .
And That great cosmic power is none else than You .
But a you , you don’t know . A You , you buried .
Its urge for the thrill of creation , betrays IT . Fortunately .
Through Art , you get a glimpse of YOU .
Art , a Self discovery channel .
That ‘ s our poets s song .
Let the Soul speak .
I wish you , YOU .
Zan
Curacao 17 . 6 .2009
17 th of august 1795 is in Curacao the date of the slaves revolution . I am so very fortunate that the land and people of curacao accepted my donation of the painting where Tula appeared . I feel , like today , 17 th of august 2009 , my French blood , got mixed with the Curacao blood .I was asked to deliver a speech for the official donation , on the day of the revolushon . I have been prepared for 9 years for that speech . Go to