Art Philosophy and Influences

June's Artist X has a mantra for what he believes constitutes good artwork:

"I believe the eye must be engaged and constantly moving...it allows your mind to be quiet and, from there, you can be and allow your heart to open. We have a tendency in society to think too much and not feel enough"

Prominent artists who inspire him and followed a similar belief system in their artwork creation are Cy Twombly and Robert Rauschenberg. Both were friends, active in the formation of the New York School in the middle of the 20th century and, for a time, shared a studio. The former was known for his free-flowing graffiti-like characters and symbolic content referencing classical literature and history. The latter was prolific and produced in various mediums and styles throughout his career but is especially known for his "combines", art pieces that incorporate traditional painting technique with collage of ordinary objects.

Cy Twombly trio at the Museum Brandhorst in Munich

Rauschenberg "Combine" from the collection of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles