Art, Essays Patrick Zapien Art, Essays Patrick Zapien

“Et in Arcadia ego”

Art occupies a precarious position in society. The artist even more so. One the hand, art is officially sanctioned. It is generally taught, and ‘creativity’ and ‘self-expression’ are almost universally encouraged . . . But the true artist, as Octave declaims in his eulogy on the rock, knows that he “is a misfit, a stranger, a prophet none believe, and to whom none relate.”

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Gluck 32

Being alone in the middle of the woods is a strong catalyst for agreeing to go on an adventure, as Gluck learns all too well! Carnival is over: what does Lent have in store for Gluck and Vika?

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Gluck 31

After Gluck refuses Vika’s call to adventure, the storytelling gal proves herself a woman of her word. While he gets dressed, our hero realizes he might want to reconsider that decision…

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Gluck 28

Imagine being beaten by soldiers. Now imagine being hungover. Now imagine being naked and lost in the woods. Now imagine you’re a 16th-century fool. Can’t? Don’t worry: we imagined it for you!

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Gluck 26

In a drinking contest one is expected to drink…right? As time speeds up and then stands still, Gluck faces down a retinue of Spaniards. They soon learn it is never wise to cross a fool!

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