Jesse Mathison
Inspiring Thoughts for the Artistic Mind
By Jesse Mathison... A new year often marks the beginning of a goal, and for many people it is a time of reflection and commitment: lose weight, learn a new skill, improve yourself. Essentially, it comes down to motivation. Do you care enough to look at yourself honestly, and to commit to improving yourself in whatever way is desired? Oftentimes we find our lives unfulfilled or stale, and we allow a society which places emphasis on the wrong things to affect how we feel about ourselves, which is nonsensical. Continue reading
Mount Whitney, the Beautiful
By Jesse Mathison... Normally people begin preparing for Mt. Whitney several months before the climb. Every hiker must have a permit, of which there are limited amounts, and usually the yearly allotment is reserved by the end of January. Legality aside, there’s also logistics, such as rental cars, thermal jackets and the always-useful can of bear mace. Continue reading
Berlin and Paris
Mischa and I spend a few days together in Berlin, where the snow and extreme cold finally dissipate. For the first few nights I stay near Warschauer Straße, one of the focal points for art in the city, and visit a few studios and galleries; I am able to get a feel for the arts scene in Berlin, which also boasts some of the best installation and street art in the world. Continue reading
A Trip to Istanbul
By Jesse Mathison... In early January I departed for Europe with a small backpack, a thin jacket, and a vague idea as to where I was going and what, exactly, I was doing. I had quit my job two months prior to leaving and, as I didn’t see the immediate need to look for a new one, I moved out of my house a few days before departure to help cover the costs; it adds a nice does of reality, being jobless, homeless, and almost out of money. And besides, what good adventure begins with an excess of property, concrete plans, and wealth? Continue reading
The Chestnut Square Art Co-op
by Jesse Mathison... Kuntal steps back, studying the lines and shape on the canvas, trying to find a balance of color. While his work is certainly not post-impressionistic, color very much plays its role. In this particular piece--a pastel portrait of Mohandas Gandhi--bold lines are emphasized by their rich color, shades of purple, yellow, and a metallic grey that is almost cobalt. Continue reading
Art Beyond The Canvas
Dancing Noodle Magazine celebrates the creative work of writers, photographers, artists and artisans in Middle Tennessee. Our ever-expanding publication is dedicated to seeking out unusual, often overlooked forms of art and bringing their deserving creators into the spotlight. Contributors vary from month to month, offering discovery and opinion from a fresh point of view.
