Computers changed the way I think and create. We have these magic options like: “UNDO/REDO” so we can easy recover from making mistakes.
On the other hand, everything we make can disappear in second because application crashes, we loose flash file, files on CD become outdated … etc.
So, I have learned not to get attached to my digital creations, the way I got attached to my painting and sculptures, even photos before they became digital.
This exhibition is about making real paintings and drawings, and juxtaposing them to digital prints and art in Virtual reality.
“Hard Art” and “Soft Hearts” are related concepts, often explored in the context of language and emotions, particularly in the evolution of Old English adjectives. The term “hard art” might refer to the hardness of a heart or soul, while “soft hearts” relates to feelings and emotions, often described in terms of physical sensations and their development into abstract concepts.
Elaboration:
The phrase “Hard Art and Soft Hearts” likely stems from the study of semantic change in Old English, specifically how words related to physical texture (like “hard”) developed meanings related to emotions and feelings.
Hard Art (Hardness of Heart/Soul):
In Old English, words like “heardheort” (hard-hearted) and “heartmōd” (hard-minded) were used to describe a lack of feeling, an inability to be moved by emotions, or a resistance to repentance. This “hardness” was often associated with sin and a lack of remorse. The concept of a “hard soul” suggests a moral dimension, highlighting the negative aspects of emotions like rancor or a lack of empathy according to one study on John Benjamins.
Soft Hearts (Feelings and Emotions):
The evolution of words from physical texture to emotional states is a key area of study. Adjectives originally describing physical sensations (e.g., hardness, softness) developed into meanings related to emotional sensations (e.g., grief, anger, compassion). This shift is seen as a metaphorical extension of the original meaning, with some adjectives developing positive and negative emotional connotations.
The study of these semantic shifts provides insights into how abstract concepts like emotions are rooted in physical experiences. The Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England also influenced these changes, introducing new values and perspectives on emotions and morality according to a study on John Benjamins.
