Munch at MOMA

I better write out something about this show before I forget. I only have time for a few impressions, which follow:

The show seemed very extensive, all the famous works were there except "The Scream", but they had a similar work titled "Anxiety". Naturally, the paintings got most of the attention, but Munch had also done a huge amount of graphic work. It was interesting how he had worked on the same basic picture in different mediums. I was struck by how the figures and drawings seem done very quickly. There was no real attempt at a detailed, realistic, figure or landscape.

I ahve always liked Much because he is concerned with creating a psychological mood of tention. I thought his late works were especially good. He could give you a feeling of melancholy within an ordinary seeming picture. The other thing I like about Munch is that his feelings and opinions about life always come through in his work.

Regarding my own work, I have been concentrating on doing some more pastels. I am exploring working with the figure again and doing some experiments with color and different papers. Still very interested in power relationships and creating a suggestion of a narrative.

Hope some one reads this little missive and has someting interesting to say. Quoting the old Frank Zappa song, "Please, here my plea!" (Think that comes from the "Uncle Meat" album.)