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Edward Hopper and Pearl Jam - Together Again Revisiting Past Favorites - Edward Hopper The other day my friend Chris downloaded a Edward Hopper catalogue, which included his paintings, sketches and prints (185 images in all) and gave it to me. He was an artist that had a profound effect on me 14 years ago (to the point that I had planned a road trip based on 40 paintings of his that I wanted to see in person) but in the time since I haven't given much thought to. His ability to tell stories of loneliness and solitude through complex compositions connected with me at that time. But as I got older, my art and my art tastes changed as I sought out new influences to inspire/learn from. I may have gone down a different path artistically that Mr. Hopper in terms of subject matter and style, it doesn't lessen the fact that I am still attracted to his work and probably always will be. Pearl Jam 20 But much like recalling a past love, choosing only to remember the good time (the seminal songs that shaped me) and forget the bad times (or the questionable albums/songs they would produce through out their career)I found myself watching this movie and falling back in love. It reinforced my feelings for this band, their music and what they stand for. And even though I still don't listen to their music on the regular, it in no way diminishes what effect they had on me as a person growing up. And for that I will be forever grateful. Related postsAdd a comment |
