Parts Unknown
Art by @mapalomar
"Parts Unknown," Acrylic on Canvas, 18x24 Some actions we will never know the reason behind, and, quite honestly, we don't always need to know the answer. Anthony Bourdain committed suicide on June 8th, 2018, news that was shocking for most to hear. People continue to speculate what could have caused him to commit suicide, some feel he had more to do, to say before he died. Personally, I find there's some feeling of closure or completeness to his death. I don't know what the feeling is exactly, but it's there. It feels like he left on his own terms, decided it was time. I wouldn't consider his death as him waving a white flag to addiction and depression. He said his shows were intended to tell other's stories, tell them frankly and truthfully. It's interesting how blunt and honest he could seem to be about himself, though he kept so many layers held within. Although we'd love to have a clear cut answer, explanation, reason, what would knowing that information change?
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8 Comments
Josefina (@SpiderGal)
Anthony looks STUNNING
Maia Palomar (@mapalomar)
@SpiderGal Thank you, Josefina!
David Wilson (@David50Wilson)
I was listening to this afterlife interview with 'Tony'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhrI225a97c&feature=emb_logo Interesting. It's a very nice drawing, Maia.
Maia Palomar (@mapalomar)
@David50Wilson I'll make sure to check it out, thank you very much!
Maia Palomar (@mapalomar)
@Mels Thank you!
David Corkery (@DC2021)
Hi, I think that in some cases ,that the relationships we have are ''like a room full of smoke and mirrors''.This is what Jon Kabat-Zinn said. What he meant by his statement is that we dont really anyone, even those in a close relationship with us. I think he is right, we all hide things from each orther.That is the nature of being human. Thats why it is so imporatnt to be empathic towards orthers, and reach out when we suspect something is wrong. We need to love one another as Jesus said, not in a superfical manner but on a deeper level. The art piece above has started an important dialogue, as a lot of good work does.
Maia Palomar (@mapalomar)
@DC2021 First off, hello there, and thank you very much! I couldn't agree with you more about the importance of showing empathy towards others, sometimes having one person reach out can be the thing that truly makes a difference. Looking on a broader scale, when the pandemic started, many began reaching out, people started coming together and being there for others they didn't even know (even in a time we couldn't physically be together). Although some people still do this, many people have stepped back into their own private lives; we all live together and cross paths with one another, yet we live so emotionally distant.
Lanah xiong (@Lanahyawnuwuw)
the drawing looks like his eyes and half of his nose were just atached