thanks to the following inspirations:
Matthew Banks and Brett Gillen - They're both Blue Men, but more importantly in this context, both amazing and enlightening writers.
Chris Wink, Matt Goldman, and Phil Stanton - They're the founders of Blue Man Group, need I say more? Probably not, but I'll quote Brett anyways: "I remember reading somewhere that CMP are singularly talented and unique, at the vanguard of Creativity and Cultural Awareness and that over the years, they have inspired quite a lot of lives because of their brave and passionate persistence in the face of mediocrity, instant gratification, and rampant consumerism" (Gillen). Got that? Haha.
the folks at the Blue Man message board - They share their countless, unique viewpoints on various subjects, and allow each other to have the most controversial of discussions without making things into a battle. Utopian? Nah, we have our squabbles... but in general, one of the most open communities I've ever come into contact with.
Molly Stackwick (aka BEBS) - A beautifully talented artist, who offered much helpful advice and insight on the artworks displayed on this site.
Erin, Cyn, and Eric - I can talk to these guys about anything, and having those kind of people around you is a huge help in a world like this one.
Ryan Adams - A singer/songwriter who embodies the talent and passion that beautiful music is all about.
And, thanks to you, the reader, for taking the time to check out my work. It really is a mirror-image of my soul, or at least that is how I like to think of it... so your reading and viewing means a lot (even if I can't pinpoint who's looking, mosttimes).
a couple photo credits
Bibliography
"Albuquerque." Matthew Banks. August 4th, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
Blacking, John. “How Musical is Man?” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 181-186.
“Character Statement.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Unmasked. December 15th, 2003. Click here to get to the article.
“The Complex Rock Tour.” Blue Man Group (aka "BMG"). May through November 2003.
Du Bois, W.E.B. “Of Our Spiritual Strivings.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 140-147.
“Excerpt from Motherwell.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Unmasked. December 15th, 2003. Click here to get to the article.
“Excerpt on Shadows.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Unmasked. December 15th, 2003. Click here to get to the article.
“flawed heart.” Tom Galassi. October 23rd, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
“from Biloxi.” Matthew Banks. November 22nd, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
Frye, Northrup. “The Motive for Metaphor.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 49-56.
Gillen, Brett. “Blue Man Handbook?” September 28th, 2003. Blue Man Group: Community: Message Board. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the topic on the message board.
Hardin, Garrett. “The Tragedy of the Commons.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 383-398.
“houston.” Matthew Banks. August 19th, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
“Journal.” Matthew Banks. August 2nd, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
King Jr., Martin Luther. “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 335-350.
“The Lefsetz Newsletter.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Unmasked. December 15th, 2003. [web source no longer available]
Leopald, Aldo. “The Land Ethic.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 366-382.
“love.” Matthew Banks. November 7th, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
Maalouf, Amin. “from In the Name of Identity: Violence and the Need to Belong.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 148-169.
Mead, George H. “The Self” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 104-139.
“on the road again.” Tom Galassi. October 1st, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
Perdue, Theda. “The Origins of Removal and the Fate of the Southeastern Indians.” Liberal Studies 1: Human Dilemmas. Seventeenth Edition. Ed. Michael Steven Marx. Acton, MA: Copley, 2003. 321-334.
“Statement about The Complex.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Unmasked. December 15th, 2003. Click here to get to the article.
Steele, Dave. “Society of the Spectacle.” October 31st, 2003. Blue Man Group: The Complex: Tour Journal. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the entry in the tour journal.
“What took us so long.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). September 22nd, 2000. Blue Man Group: Community: Message Board. December 15th, 2003. Click here to see the topic on the message board.
“why there are no action figures.” Matt Goldman, Phil Stanton, and Chris Wink (aka "CMP"). April 6th, 2001. Blue Man Group: Community: Message Board. October 24th, 2003. Click here to see the topic on the message board.
All photos I used to aid in my art-making were ones I or my brother took, except two (taken by two people, but of the same thing and at the same time), used in the middle section of "Imagine Yourself"--those credits go to George (sorry, I don't know his last name...) and Matthew Banks.