To Become a Master, You Must Become a Child
In a personal newsletter essay, Clint, the founder of FASO, explores the concept of 'The Sovereign Artist' as a path to creative mastery. Drawing parallels to Star Wars' 'The Force' and the Tao Te Ching's 'The Way,' he argues that true artistic mastery requires a return to a childlike state of wonder, combined with refined skill. The essay references Robert Frost's poem 'The Secret Sits' and the Chinese honorific 'Tse,' which means both 'master' and 'child.' Clint posits that artists must surrender their ego and 'die' to bear fruit, echoing John 12:24. The piece promotes FASO, a platform for artist websites, emphasizing beauty over profit. Featured artworks include Corey Pitkin's 'Hodgepodge' and Xiaosy's '3pm.'
Key facts
- Clint is the author and founder of FASO.
- The essay was originally published on Clint's personal newsletter, The Sovereign Artist.
- The concept of 'The Sovereign Artist' is compared to 'The Force' from Star Wars and 'The Way' from the Tao Te Ching.
- Robert Frost's poem 'The Secret Sits' is quoted.
- The Chinese honorific 'Tse' means both 'master' and 'child.'
- The essay references John 12:24: 'Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies...'
- Corey Pitkin's artwork 'Hodgepodge' (pastel on paper, 18x24 inches) is featured.
- Xiaosy's artwork '3pm' (oil on panel, 36x36 inches) is featured.
Entities
Artists
- Clint
- Corey Pitkin
- Xiaosy
- Robert Frost
- Lao Tse
Institutions
- FASO
- The Sovereign Artist