What Does “S” Represent?

In addition to keeping the original acronym Art, Society & Sustainability, the additional “S” preceding our A.S.S. signifies: Super, Sustenance, Serendipity, Solace, Synergy, Sound, Surmount, Sizzle, Seasonal, Soul, Sex, Sympathy, Style, Synthesize, Strum, Strut, Splendid, Symphonic, Shiver, Sure, Suck, Shake, Share, Solar, Smolder, Synopsis, Saucy, Sonnet,  Succor, Silliness, Sensation, Succulent, Sensitive, Serene, Sum, Symbol, Subconscious, Surprise,  Serenade, Solidarity, and Sass…. So.

I Find Myself Wanting (An Explanation in Three Parts)

I. I Find Myself Wanting to advance the cause of sustainability and stewardship of the environment. To be a proactive artist/activist. To engage the community in social practice art that creates an awareness of our interdependence.

II. I Find Myself Wanting; acutely aware that habits, faults, and inclinations hinder the advancement of my ideas and ideals. That the better angels of my nature are waging battle with ego and self-interest (see “Ergo, the Ego,” “Big” and “Bigger”); fighting the forces of entropy.

III.I Find Myself Wanting – a hamburger. No, a cheeseburger. Fries. Diet soda – screw that, this is no time for restraint – a very large chocolate shake, and an apple pie. A cigarette, a spicy Bloody Mary, a hit, a brew, a cigar, followed in short order by a double espresso.

From Art, Society & Sustainability (or A.S.S.) and S.A.S.S. to I Find Myself Wanting

In the Beginning--

These writings grew out of a seminar at Portland State University with noted social practice artist and educator Harrell Fletcher. The topic of the seminar: Art, Society & Sustainability.

Welcome

It is wonderful to have you here at I Find Myself Wanting. Together we will explore new paradigms of art/activism, turn over fresh leaves, kick over rocks (assaying what lies beneath the surface), and open ourselves to innovative experiences and ideas.

Let the journey begin!