Porg

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I’m keeping New Art Week rolling with this lil’ guy inspired by the highly debated Porgs in the upcoming Star Wars film, “The Last Jedi.”  The film won’t be released until next month and the presence of Porgs in early marketing (children’s books, plush, the film’s most recent trailer, a photo in Entertainment Weekly, etc.) have audiences divided.  Some think the Porgs are just another cute lifeform to be discovered in the Star Wars universe.  Other fans worry that the Porgs are outright attempts to market what most expect to be a dark film to younger audiences.  Or worse, could they be the new Jar Jar Binks?

The jury is still out, but I am actually looking forward to the debut of these creatures.  I have my own hypothesis that they are seemingly cute and sweet creatures with their own “dark side,” if you will.  I suspect that they are perpetually annoyed with the increasing number of other lifeforms arriving on their secluded island of Ahch-To.  It was one thing for Luke to show up, but then Rey and who knows who else.  My hope is that their “cuteness” shrouds a vicious protective anger that flares up when someone they’ve befriended is hurt or in danger.  Basically, I would love to see a dozen of these guys violently take out a bad guy and then carry on as if nothing happened.  I guess we’ll all find out on December 15th!

“Porg” is acrylic on canvas, measures 10″ x 10″ and is priced at $45.  If interested, email me at WanderlustArts@outlook.com.

 

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I am writer and artist with a degree in art history who loves to talk to people about art. I have spent the last seven years building up The Wandering Art Historian “brand” as a way to connect with people who want to learn more about art. I give lectures and presentations and teach classes and host book club discussions with a creative or artistic connection. I also write about local artists, events, museums, and exhibitions to promote the arts in Central Florida. In 2021, I had a creative crisis. I struggled with authenticity in the art making process. I decided to make myself vulnerable and find out what a real, genuine Adrienne H. Lee artwork would look like. The process was challenging and emotional and revelatory. I learned that if necessity is the mother of invention, then authenticity is the mother of reinvention. I reinvented myself and learned an entirely new medium. The resulting artwork surprised me, and it will surprise you, too. Some people wish for a fairytale ending. For me, the fairy tale is only the beginning.