From David Park to Disrupted Realism: Presented by John Seed

A presentation by art writer John Seed at the symposium "David Park and the Bay Area Figurative Movement," on March 13, 2020 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art.

[@buddycushman2851]

Fabulous video. My favorite painter. Thank you.

[@JohnSeed]

Thanks Buddy! Much appreciated.

[@andrewnorris2]

Thank you for this and for introducing me to the Bay Area artists, its been quite a revelation. That quote by David Park's, towards the end, reminds me of my favourite quote from Anais Nin, 'Do not despair to reconcile yourself with your own image.' I mentioned before in a comment from one of your other excellent lectures the works of the British Neo-Romantics, from around 1935-55, and I think you would like the work of Keith Vaughan. Like you I was writing to artists back in the 1980s. People were incredibly generous with their time. Once again, I am really enjoying listening to your lectures. You speak so clearly and with a passion for your subject.

[@JohnSeed]

Thank you Andrew. That is a wise quote from Anais Nin and I'll be sure to look into the work of Keith Vaughan.

[@susied.b4094]

Look forward to receiving my book- from David Park to Disrupted Realism ! Thanks John

[@miguelsuarez8010]

Fascinating painter David Park. The courage to be yourself.

[@Billart]

Once when living in Monterey, Ca I contacted his aunt Edith Truesdell & then drove far out in Carmel Valley in my VW Bus to meet her who was very friendly & treated me & my ex to dinner. Still remember that.

[@denisceballos9745]

Very insightful talk on David Park and your trajectory with his work over the years. Yes, I saw that show in SF on Bay Area Figurative Art, I think it was in ‘89. Great painter - thanks 🙏

[@JohnSeed]

Thank you Denis.

[@stephenalbair]

Really enjoyed the depth of research by John Seed and his presentation in this video.

[@danaweig9]

It’s very exciting to hear you talk of Park. He really does loom large over the Bay Area. Very intimate and wonderful talk. Much thanks.

[@JohnSeed]

That's so kind of you Dana.

[@Jenn_C_Chernak_art]

I stumbled upon this video in my KZbin feed... and what a treasure! Your warmth, words, and overall encouragement appeal to me as an artist and as a middle school art teacher. Thank you.

[@JohnSeed]

So glad you enjoyed it Jennifer!

[@leebalan8064]

Wonderful presentation. An overview of David Park's work in relation to trends in contemporary art. John Seed's presentation was illuminating.

[@JohnSeed]

Thank you Lee!

[@juanofthese]

I'm about to be your 200th subscriber :)

[@kehindeonakunle8856]

Excellent biopic

[@raerae6422]

Such a beautiful journey you took us on. At times i literally laughed out loud. So engaging.

[@JohnSeed]

So glad I made you laugh. As a teenager I used to to puppet shows and kid's birthday parties and it taught me how to be loose and funny in front of a crowd... even without a puppet on my hand.

[@josephtermeer4595]

Not sure why, but YT cannot load and play the whole video. Maybe it's my service. It's ancient.

[@JohnSeed]

I checked the video and it does play to the end for me. So yes, you must have a technical problem. Glad you are interested in finishing it!

[@juanofthese]

This was a great video. I am wondering what you meant by "somewhere in between memory and present" on this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXK9YYilgpuSgLM

[@JohnSeed]

I was talking about the way that when an artist works from memory they portray a subject differently than if the person is present....something less literal.

[@juanofthese]

@@JohnSeed I see thanks for the clarification