That being said...
I find this response more intriguing than it was before you edited it, and worthy of a response, but still very judgmental, dogmatic, and lacking credible worth without coming from a proper position to hand out such judgment in my opinion.
1st off - I don't really think those deceased will really care one way or the other - perhaps they may even be honored from their place, that they are remembered. And I do not feel the promotion of Dubstep is solely the promotion of myself - I feel Dubstep is much larger than I am, and a worthy cause to promote to the public at large and reprazent.
Secondarily, I am well aware of the iconography I have chosen, and my reasoning for choosing such symbolism. Quite simply put - I realize fully the impact these images have as A REMINDER of certain thoughts, but do not particularly hold any image or icon as containing more Buddha than any other, and to miss this point seems so dogmatic to me, it is difficult to comprehend.
I put these images on clothing for the simple reason that I wanted to see them there, and I am compelled to do such, whether or not you like it. The same way I am compelled to put certain tracks in my sets, or to make the music I make. I like to be surrounded by certain archetypes - because they serve as a reminder to me. But I do not assume that they hold more God/dess essence than anything else. To do such is foolhardy in my opinion.
In my experience - spirituality is something that is lived - it is in all aspects of my life - but especially my Art, and my music. It is all interconnected - and like Enochian Magick, it is something that must be practiced, not held up to some perfect ideal, I am prolific with my art, because it is forever evolving - and I do not pretend to make it "perfect" before I put it out there, because then nothing would ever be done - but do what you please with your music and art, it is your choice.
Which brings me to my conclusion, I do what I do because I feel compelled to by an unexplainable force - and whether or not you like it or dislike it - I will continue to do it.
Thanks for your thoughts on this subject however - even though negative - you have helped me come to a greater realization of why I do what I do. At first - I must admit - I was taken aback, and questioned - "why are these perspectives being brought to me?" - but then a dear friend helped me realize - it is not necessarily entirely about me - it is also about you and the lesson you may have in my response.
So Namaste to you Tangka - may you find the light you seek =]]
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Earthling wrote:First of all, I am personally against the use of images of deceased people (Bob Marley) for self promotional purposes. Your promoting dubstep is still self promotion.
It think it is important to suggest you drop the Buddha, and Tibetan iconography. These are powerful spiritual images, and your use of them projects the fact that you have no care and respect for them. This reflects on your own mind in the forms of unawareness and detachment from yourself and your surroundings. Using these images in this way is a strong negative influence on yourself. This does not have anything to do with my opinion or critique about your artwork. It is just a fact that your imagery is general chaotic mayhem and these elements do not mix.
This does, however, go to show me that you either have a minimal sense of aesthetics, or that you are very very careless with how you create your designs (i.e. just grabbing the closest thing that looks cool and slapping it together).
Your work shows major overall imbalance, and a great many mistakes you have made using your editing software.
Please, forgive me for saying it as I see it, but are you sure you want to put a lot of energy into this? Maybe you should practice some more and develop your own style. I find it incredible that you're trying to sell this stuff. It looks to me like your first attempt at using photoshop / illustrator.
I have been making music for 10 years and haven't felt like selling anything yet. I wish to master my art first, and I believe in quality vs. quantity.
well, these are my thoughts. good luck
