Artist Personal Journalist

By Alejandro Alvarez

I am an Artist - these are my thoughts, feelings, documents of my life and how I interpret and process the world.... more

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April 20, 2022 Renaissance Man (CONVERSATION)
I talk about the differences between a Jack of All Trades, Master of None, a Master of One, and the desire to be a Renaissance Man. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 16, YEAR 4)
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April 17, 2022 "Wind in the Willows" book (REVIEW)
I almost regret owning such a beautiful edition of such a frustrating book. The first half of the story is lovely. But the latter half is not only confusing, (animals in human jails, toads and humans being the same size, toads riding horses, etc.) it's also incredibly annoying.

We have a tale where a character who treats everyone like rubbish and endangers lives selfishly... in the end his friends stand by him as he escapes from his consequences. What a poor example! I tried to give the benefit of the doubt, thinking this a tale of Nature. How one can not change their nature, they simply are what they are. But the story is negligent! The character in question does not receive their just desserts, in fact, they are seemingly rewarded FIRST for their antics and THEN, at the last second, seem to change their behaviour. Perhaps.

The story attempts to be "cute" and fails. I also felt that the story shifts too heavily from what it sets up to what it becomes - a soft story focusing on multiple characters that then zeros in on one ghastly example of life. What an affront to my palate.
*No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 16, YEAR 4)
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April 11, 2022 Art and Substances (CONVERSATION)
I discuss wanting to explore adding substances to my artmaking. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 15, YEAR 4)
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April 08, 2022 Guy de Maupassant Short Stories Book (REVIEW)
This collection houses only a small fraction, less than 10 percent, of the short stories Guy wrote. There are cheeky stories that extend an obvious moral to pay attention to and ones that delve into psychological horror - almost all provide opportunity for social commentary.

At various points the writing definitely reflects the time, the 1800's, and can be tedious and dry. Other times there is more economy in Maupassant's words. In either regard, he's a good storyteller and his short stories are mostly enjoyable in content.

If you enjoy a reflection of human nature and social life, along with how one is to interact with themselves and society, perhaps give this a shot. Most times, these stories hold up an accurate mirror to Us at large and how we operate in relation to one another. There is much to reflect on in this collection that ranges from Light to Deeply Disturbing and sometimes mix the two. *No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 14, YEAR 4)
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April 04, 2022 "Grinding" (CONVERSATION)
I feel like I'm working really hard... And it feels good But. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 14, YEAR 4)
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April 01, 2022 The Power of Positive Thinking (CONVERSATION)
A quick reminder about the Power of Positive Thinking and how words hold power. Everything will be okay. <3 (CONVERSATION - WEEK 13, YEAR 4)
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March 25, 2022 Writing/Arting Epiphanies - I am not a storyteller. (CONVERSATION)
I talk about my desire to really push my writing in new directions and the realisations I've made about myself as an artist because of this new momentum. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 12, YEAR 4)
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March 21, 2022 "The Virgin Suicides" Book (REVIEW)
This immediately became one of my favourite books. Top Shelf.

The language is pure poetry and balanced with harsh pictures of reality painted by a graceful hand that knows exactly what they're doing. The juxtaposition between brutality, in various forms, and graceful storytelling with beautiful prose is perfection.

I didn't think of this novel as a "coming of age" story but I suppose it is, albeit a beautifully unconventional one. The pangs of youth permeate and then reverberate into adulthood where we can pine for those relics of simpler, more innocent times.

The Virgin Suicides is a Slice of Life tragedy that feels light and airy amongst the crushing weight of Life - flower petals picked up in the calm breeze meeting a torrential storm. These contrasts don't fight each other but play well together, like a perfectly orchestrated mural of oil and water on the surface of an infinity pool depicting not only the pure pain of puberty but also the hurt of leaving it behind.

Read. This. Book.

"...The tortures... pointed to a simple reasoned refusal to accept the world as it was..." 🖤 *Spoilers halfway through*. (REVIEW - WEEK 12, YEAR 4)
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March 14, 2022 The Paradox of Hedonism/Happiness (CONVERSATION)
I discuss the paradox of Hedonism and how if you chase happiness you can't seem to catch it. (CONVERSATION - WEEK 11, YEAR 4)
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March 14, 2022 "Fish in a Tree" Book (REVIEW)
The book promises to be a "feel-good story" and it delivers. However, it is filled with familiar tropes that it carries on a little too plainly and transparently. The writing is more like a child's picture book rather than a novel. I don't mean in a grammatical sense but rather in the storytelling. Everything is too familiar and despite the book's main message: everyone being a unique individual, it is incredibly unoriginal.

I believe it's possible to tell this story with strength in storytelling and a quality in writing unfortunately not seen here. However... As I mentioned earlier, it does deliver some "feel good." Although they don't necessarily surpass the cringe-worthy moments of predictability and After School Special gone to extreme, there are moments here that do remind me of other perspectives in teaching and in being a student.

Most importantly is the lesson of Perception being Reality and how that can weigh on someone. It's one I needed a reminder about. In conclusion, if you want an Easy and predictable read about a student with academic/behavioural issues that ends with positivity and hope, I guess this could be for you. *No Spoilers*. (REVIEW - WEEK 11, YEAR 4)
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