This book is about my life journey to becoming an artist. It
covers the true account of the original show called Captivity, and it also tells how Captivity
Return was born.
Highlights of the book:
· Captivity Return
A painting titled Captivity Return is embedded with the
code to a treasure worth 1 million dollars in cash and art collectibles. I haven’t
announced the treasure’s location because you have to hunt for this treasure
within the painting.
Knowing the background
information on the painting can be helpful in understanding its
content. Everything you need to know is in the painting and in the details
about the painting. The history of my show Captivity
and Captivity Return can found in my book
titled My Experiments with Art: An Artist’s
Memoir.
· My
Experiments with Art also includes success-oriented tips
on
- Art marketing and selling
- Personal development
In My
Experiments with Art, I also discuss the benefits of doing projects that
require hard work, money, and spiritual intelligence. The book explains how I
can focus and acquire the discipline vital to getting the job done. In
addition, I explain how to handle controversies and deal with media.
My
Experiments with Art also offers a detailed account of my
experiments with art—my inventions and any controversies surrounding them. I have
learned something from every experience I’ve endured. Whether it was about my
brand or my art; selling and marketing; or nonrewarding projects that required
hard work, money, and intelligence—all these were everlasting spiritual
experiences that I have shared in My
Experiments with Art.
Whenever doubt creeps into my mind, I remember the Hindu
scripture, Bhagwat Gita, in which the
warrior Ajuna crumbles, falls to his knees, and refuses to fight with his
cousins who wrongfully took over his kingdom. Ajuna doesn’t fight because he
fears the effects of the war on his family. Thus, he is willing to surrender
and die but not standup for what is right. Lord Krishna asks him, “Who are
you?” Arjuna says, “I am a warrior!” Lord Krishna says, “What is the duty
of the warrior? The duty of a warrior is to fight!”
To me, this scripture means “If you are an artist then do art
and don’t worry about success or failure.” Success is great, but failure also
has value because it’s a good teacher. The moral of the story is to do your
duty: NEVER quit and keep thinking outside the box.
All
I am saying is that you need to put up a real artist apron. Every true artist will go through internal and external struggles.
Internal struggles lack physical substance and are found only within your mind.
They distract you from your role as an artist and keep you from doing your
duty. External struggles could be lack of money, inability to sell your art, rejection
of your work, and so forth. I hope my book will
inspire you so that you can turn every negative into a positive.
Reserve a
copy of my
upcoming book titled My Experiments with Art:
An Artist’s Memoir.
