{"id":97998,"date":"2018-06-21T23:39:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-22T06:39:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/21\/almost-everything-is-sculpture\/"},"modified":"2018-06-22T00:13:16","modified_gmt":"2018-06-22T07:13:16","slug":"almost-everything-is-sculpture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/21\/almost-everything-is-sculpture\/","title":{"rendered":"Almost Everything is Sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A small epiphany: the reason we like physical objects (bags, cars, objects, etc) is because we as humans appreciate sculpture; the way that certain objects take up space! We appreciate the colors, shapes, proportions, angles, curves, and forms, of these objects.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><\/p>\n<p>We like how space is taken up! Proportions and dimensions are cool!<\/p>\n<p><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let me give you an example: I like the design of Lamborghini cars, yet I don&#8217;t really desire to own one. I know there are faster cars which are far more affordable (I&#8217;d prefer a Tesla Model S, black on black, P100D).<\/p>\n<p>But I like the way the Lamborghini looks; in terms of the proportions, the design, and sculpture. It looks like a jet fighter; essentially it is a massive wedge. Super low to the ground, wide, and aero dynamic. I wonder if humans intuitively like aerodynamically designed stuff.<\/p>\n<p>**<em><\/p>\n<p>## Aesthetics are important<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full\" data-wpid=\"28810\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/1280px-victoire_de_samothrace_-_vue_de_trois-q2087847950.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Aesthetics (how something looks\/form) is very important. Not just function.<\/p>\n<p>Why? Aesthetics are the foundation of art. Art has no &#8220;practical&#8221; or &#8220;functional&#8221; purpose like the utilitarian philosophers would like us to think (like Jeremy Bentham or John Stuart Mill).<\/p>\n<p>The practical takeaway is this:<\/p>\n<p>&gt; Prioritize *both<\/em> aesthetics and function of the stuff you create, purchase, and use.<\/p>\n<p>***<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you friend, to start seeing the world through the lens of objects, things, and places as sculpture.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph Beuys has a concept of social or human structure; the ultimate art.<\/p>\n<p>ERIC<\/p>\n<p>Find more inspiration from the <a href=\"http:\/\/musee.louvre.fr\/oal\/victoiredesamothrace\/victoiredesamothrace_acc_en.html\">Winged Victory of Nike Statue at the Louvre<\/a> (also makes a guest appearance in JAY Z \/ BEYONCE New &#8220;Apeshit&#8221; music video).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A small epiphany: the reason we like physical objects (bags, cars, objects, etc) is because we as humans appreciate sculpture; the way that certain objects take up space! 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