Welcome to the darling anachronism blog, wHere I will attempt to give (and gain) insights into my anachronistic work.
But before exploring a whale of a tale, involving life, the universe, and everything...let's wade gently into the shallows and let me introduce myself.
I was named Mycah Viau at birth, and depending on who you ask I still am her. But there are many names I have that you do not yet know.** To many I am known as Mycah Darlington...but tht is a story for another time. If you ask my therapist who I am, his answer would be easily more convoluted. But for the sake of simplicity...and tax purposes, I go by Mycah Darling. They say my first blog post is a chance to tell readers about who I am with a short bio, and why I'm blogging. That I ought to include something personal or funny...maybe even give you an idea of what to expect in upcoming blog posts. Thing is, I really struggle with writing about myself. I think I can get a little too much, or not enough, or too silly. It’s all very hard (that's what she said...See?). It's probably why I prefer creating images. So here's my idea, I'll write about me as someone else. I will pretend I am not me, but rather, I am her. I am the other who is also there, watching. I am the writer of words about her/them, the me who is watching me create. It feels easier that way somehow. I am my own voyeur.
I am the voyeur watching her/them create and gossiping...letting you in on the little secrets. Like, "So this piece is an obvious reflection of that miscarriage..." OR "Well, yeah that makes sense if you see it through the lens of ✨trauma✨..." OR even more likely, ."Clearly someone was hangry." The tea shall be spilt, or at the very least, dribbled.
** This is a reference to the Hello From the Magic Tavern podcast, which, if you are not listening, you are missing out. **
"But what does it mean?"..."Nobody knows what it means, but it's provocative.."
We have explored a little of who, now LET'S LOOKS AT THE what...
Let's get to the crowd pleaser question though, the one most people bring to me while trying to hide their embarassment as they slaughter the pronunciation. What exactly is an ✨Anachronism✨? Well, let's look at the definiton according to Merriam-Webster (such a sexy nerd name);
"An anachronism is an error of chronology in which something, such as an object or event, is placed in the wrong time.'
Essentialy, it's like an antique renaissance chair in a minimalist modern facility complex. It is something which exists in a time it does not belong. I like the simple sound of the word Anachronism itself. It crunches right, and rolls off my tongue in such a way that it feels accurate to represent what I feel when I discuss my work.
but...
Let's dive even deeper shall we? I posit that time is the most valuable commodity we have. We live in a fast paced world carrying pocket computers that "save us time" and make us feel "connected" while they are simultaneously monetizing our attention. We are losing more of our time now then ever before. Dissociation burns through us all like a plague. We seek placation over peace. We watch cat videos and argue anonymously with each other. So what is time? It is valuable - and not in the "time is money" cliche way, But consider this truth: you will die. Your time is all you have and it is a finite resource. My work reflects this demand for acknowledgement. Are you out of time, or are you present in your time? Are you paying attention? I believe there is nothing quite like this understanding of the inevitability of death, of running out of time. to make life feel so much more beautiful. "I'm not dead yet." is something I say often, and I don't mean it to sound abismal (well. not always). On the contrary it is a celebration of the reality that I am here, I can feel pain, cry, laugh, love...I feel it all and so I am alive. My Darling Anachronisms celebrate life, as well as death. One exposes the other, just as light exposes the shadow, and vice versa. Life is absurd, so sing in the rain darling.
In summary
I've left a lot unsaid, and hopefully I will have the time to share more with you, So if I havent scared you away by now, cool. Welcome. I, me, her, and the voyeur, we are all glad you are here. 🖤
If you'd like to read more, discuss thoughts my words or art have provoked, I invite you to leave a comment or reach out to me.
Blog: Subscribe Here
Support my work here: Patreon
Comentários