Dear Reader,

As we all just try to stay safe and healthy and try to get through this pandemic without losing our lives, our loved ones, our bank accounts, our sanity, the world of art is still out there that I, personally, deal with everyday. How can that possibly be of import now in these cataclysmic times? It seems so frivolous to have to even think about the art world.

We all know art has survived through other pandemics, World Wars, natural disasters and brutal regimes. Art often helped bring about change in such dire times.

So, Artillery will start bringing out the, er, artillery. Artillery was started with the full intent of seeking out the truth in art. Featuring art that has substance, not just bright shiny objects for art connoisseurs. Artillery has always shunned that and will continue to do so. Our loyal staff of truth-seekers are of the political bent, and we will come through for you. We care about art, and know the power it can have.

As we all hunker down in isolation, this is a time to think about what is really important. This is a time to think about who you are and what it is that you want out of life. Turning to art seems so natural to me—whether you’re a creator, an appreciator, or both—reading books, watching movies that have a message, seeing art that touches you and makes you think, these are activities that can enrich your life and make you think.

In the meantime, stay tuned to Artillery with our social media platforms and website, and we will begin to bring you some entertainment (yes, very important!) and some thought-provoking articles to get your through these tough times.

On the bright side, I don’t know about you, but I’m beginning to see some beneficial aspects of COVID-19. You have to go the extra mile with me though, with a willingness to find some humor, some goodness, some hope. So here we go:

 

  1. You have the best excuse to not go ANYWHERE, ANYTIME. 
    Downside: People know where you are at all times: Home. 
  2. No need to keep your house tidy; no one will be stopping by.
    Downside: It’s depressing—at the very least make your bed and do the dishes everyday. 
  3. You’re off the hook for all out-of-town visitors coming your way, so you can still put off the cleaning—although this is ill-advised .(See above #2 .)
    Downside: You don’t get to see your friends.
  4. You don’t have to go to work. Yippee!
    Downside: No paycheck.
  5. Angelenos specifically: less traffic, cleaner air showing off our beautiful Los Angeles with snow-capped mountains in the background—our carbon footprint way down.
    Downside: None.
  6. You hear from family and friends more.
    Downside: You hear from family and friends more.
  7. Watch as much TV and be on social media as you want with impunity. Downside: Your brain becomes mush.
  8. Art fairs no longer exist—the tiresome, expensive art necessity has finally become unnecessary. 
    Downside: Big money loss for many, but affects all of the art world essentially.
  9. You now have time to do those projects you’ve been putting off.
    Downside: You might see the real reason you’ve been putting them off.
  10. Solitude. You just might get to know yourself.
    Downside: Up to you, which way that goes.