What happens to rejected art? What happens to doodles sketched in the margins of legal pads and on napkins in fast food restaurants, or canvas portraits deemed mistakes and discarded? What about outlines, rough sketches, and first attempts that never see the light of day? Whether their “Creator” is an established artist, a child with a crayon, or a love-infused Romeo with a pencil and notebook--where do their creations go? The garbage? Most share this fate: They're crumpled into balls and tossed into the paper basket.
But what about the ones that miss the basket?
They live on, tossed out of our world and dropped like paper meteorites into another. It’s a world much like our own, except everyone and everything is made of, well, paper. The characters they will meet are revised, finished, and drawn on far better stock. Our "rejects" flatten themselves out as best they can and try to find the meaning in their lives that their Creator could not.
They’re called, “The Crumples”. This is their story:
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Another great idea wonderfully executed! I think the Crumples is my favorite of the pieces you have released... and now you have me thinking about all the works I have tossed aside through the years. Looks like they could have had a second life... if only I had come up with this idea. Keep going with it. You must have more material waiting to be (re)used!
ReplyDeleteDavid,
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous stuff. I'm impressed with both the idea and the execution. There are so many possibilities here. I must tell you that just out of repect for your talent, I moved my wastepaper basket into another room. I can't wait to see what accumulates.
More awesome stuff, David.
ReplyDeleteMajorly creative. Keep them coming.
I'm hoping this one goes viral!
Go Crumples!
Wow. So Ingenious. Just beautiful. I'm floored.
ReplyDeleteClever idea, humorous and engaging. Very creative work.
ReplyDeleteI like it, look forward to more
ReplyDeleteThis is ingenious. Truly. I think you've hit upon something both profound and entertaining--and it sticks with you, which is great.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more of the Crumples!
Mad Funny!
ReplyDeleteGreat work man.. Can't wait to see more
Thank you all for your comments. Issue #3 is coming very soon!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea, and what you actually put on the page is even better than I could have thought. We are all Crumples, just trying to make it in the world the best we can. This needs to be an animated series.
ReplyDeleteYou never stopped believing and you made it all come true. It's wonderful!!! Keep the stories coming. The kids and I are having a blast reading them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! i loved "i know what you were thinking in the last box" - funny mars venus moment. it's terrific
ReplyDeleteHello!
ReplyDeleteI read your work today for the first time, and I must say it is brilliantly well-done! The artist in you really does show through, and your time, effort, and dedication are very inspiring. I absolutely love the humor and I can't wait to read more of your work! Keep it up! :)
I loved how the "Crumples" are really the embodiment of our own unconscious in a way...living on...independently...discarded thoughts/expressions taking on their own life...so imaginative and truly "outside of the box" (I despise that expression, but it seems right here)...I look forward to seeing more...pressing your audience to delve a little deeper is the sign of a true artist! best, c
ReplyDeleteTotally enjoyed your art work as well as your humor. TRry one from real life like the time you visited us in Nyack and you being young and pesty
ReplyDeletecaused me to empty a bucket of water over your head.
Fondly,your cousin,
Jerry Soalt