My life in art began in a lecture center at Illinois State Normal University sometime in the fall of 1960 I had just enrolled after two years at a local junior college. My art knowledge was limited to what a small southern Illinois community could provide. There was a fine museum in St. Louis, but travel and economics made the trip problematic. The lecture topic that day was "abstract expressionism." What a remarkable day! Jackson Pollack, De Kooning, Hoffmann! My eyes were were glazed over with powerful and unique visions. I attended the Action/abstraction exhibit at the St. Louis Museum recently and that moment was rekindled and the experience was truly inspiring.
That day in the lecture center was a defining moment. A moment when my eyes were opened and my mind was engaged. All students need an defining moment. I like to call it a "jolt to the cerebellum". These moments can not be planned or anticipated. However, as teachers and parents we can provide an environment that will foster moments of insight.
Jean-Paul Bunny
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