Embracing Change
R ecently I reacquainted myself with Pablo Picasso and his story. Listed in the top ten of most popular visual artists of all time by most opinion pieces, his career spans 79 years and flows through 8 recognized periods including early works, the Blue Period, the Rose Period, the African Period, a study of Cubism, examination of Neoclassicism, works representing Surrealism, and lastly later work that embodied practices and elements of the preceding periods. Not only did his work evolve and change but he also explored various media throughout his career including painting, ceramics, sculpting, poetry, writing and even stage design. Born in 1894 his life ending in 1973; he left behind a glorious body of work that remain both inspiring and informative to modern day society. Today, if an artist decided to take a similar path and change direction as often as Pablo had, friends and advisors would most certainly take issue. Why? Pablo's seeming directionless career ...