My current series of acrylics and oil is a study in movement, texture, color and light, designed to evoke thought, feeling and conversation.The subjects of my compositions are found in the space between our challenges and rewards, that process that brings both endings and rebirth to our lives. Deep human emotional connection, nature and my perspective on the society in which we all live are the constant inspiration for my life and body of work.
For me, painting exists as a spark of recognition of the magical moments that remain outside of time and just beyond our fingertips. The framed brush strokes are not the half forgotten memories or long remembered dreams themselves; they are an invitation and the means to remember. My goal isn’t abstraction, but true and definitive expression. These compositions are the experiences that we have the hardest time finding the words to describe but to which we most easily relate.
I draw my inspiration from the greats: Miro, with his use of the space in between; Pollock, with his untamed yet calculated passion; Dali with a gift and vision only his mind could truly create and Picasso a master who’s brilliance needs no explanation. As a poet I draw additional inspiration from Bukowski, Emerson, Cummings, Shakespeare, Platt and countless more.
The human condition allows us all to love and lose, prosper and suffer. It’s my hope that art reminds us of our similarities, of our shared existence, and our collective memory. I believe that art can evoke long-lost passion or draw tears of memorable joy. It was only since I was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease that I truly have been able to see the gift I have been given, not the ability to do art or be a painter but the ability to live my life with clarity and purpose, hope and strength.It is through this process of art that I hope to share these gifts with all whom I come in contact with.
Have passion for life, everyday. Give to those who have not and ask nothing for yourself. With any luck life will be kind and reward in ways yet unseen. Namaste.
Benjamin
Art reminds us that the seemingly opposite forces of joy and sorrow are working together to inspire us to find balance in who we are. The beat of my artist’s heart was sparked by my late father as he was the first to place a brush in my hand when I was six years old. My deepest reward is my loving family who are by far my greatest accomplishment.
Benjamin M Prewitt
Thank you so much for following my blog. I am honored and delighted. Love your art and will be excited to follow your journey also. Keep in touch. Best wishes. Yelena
Thank you as well, your Klimt style piece and Emerson quote was rather brilliant. I look forward to seeing more.
Be well.
Benjamin.
just beautiful…
Benjamin, you inspire in such a level – beyond this written, this forum in which I have found you. Thank you for sharing yourself.
I absolutely love what you wrote in here. It’s as beautiful as you are, and you even share this beauty with us all. <3
Thank you, simply me
<3
Benjamin
Very nice to “meet” you, Benjamin! How lovely to have stumbled upon your blog today. I enjoyed my visit, thank you
Anne
God bless you
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Beautiful work, admirable
Thank you sir
You are so darn handsome Benjamin.
Hey Benny, can you send me an email address, I have something to ask you? Mine is tellsafe@hotmail.com
Yes anytime
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Thank you so much! For sharing you with myself and others. Your words are beautiful, your thoughts are much like your brush strokes, I think. Your art is wonderful. In any format you convey that inner most part of you. Your ability to express your essence of being is quite outstanding as is your artistry! Again my thanks! Penny
Thank you so very much for you kind words.
Sincerely
Benjamin
You are most welcome. Robyn is a dear friend of mine or I would have not have known to come to your blog and find you. I spoke with honesty about both you and your work Benjamin.
I just wanted to pass along my undercover friends blog site for you. I have to do this individually as her x has found one of my sites and has begun to bully me ha! let him. Proof
http://bwitzwl.wordpress.com/about/
I liked her home page a sent a message of welcome.
Always
Benjamin
awesome! thank you!
Beautiful and Inspiring art Benjamin!
Thank you very much
This is the most beautiful and moving artist statement I have ever read (and I have read many)! And I think I said it before, but love the blue headliner piece!
Thank you very very much, I deeply honored you’d say so.
Thank you.
Sincerely
Benjamin
You’re very welcome, Benjamin.
Hi, BENJAMIN!
I just ‘discovered’ your work.
Your art has color, movement, deepness, wideness…
You reach the skies and touch the stars…
At the same time, you dive deep into life’s mysteries and search for answers…
You are getting them, my friend…
and giving to the world the gift of your sensitiveness.
I’m sure you’ll overcome the ‘old Al’ … The scientific researches are increasing more and more …
So, please: ‘draw a smile’ on your face’,
Let hope grow in your soul,
Maintain strength in your heart,
And pray to God – HE will perform the miracle you are looking for.
I BELIEVE IN MIRACLES, BENJAMIM! They do happen. We must maintain our eyes wide opened and our hearts receptvive… and talk with God…
Yours, in true tender friendship,
Mirna.
PS – I’ll be ‘visiting’ this page of yours every day from now on.
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Dear Benjamin,
Congratulations!
I have nominated your blog for the Best Moment Award.
More about this nomination is at
http://dearkitty1.wordpress.com/2013/04/27/best-moment-award-thanks-tazein-shaun-and-khalil/
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