Vincent's Yellow

a[n] [auto]biography and a love story.

Saint Rémy

Vincent’s Madness (It’s about time we talked about it) A month after Vincent recovered from the infamous ear incident in Arles at the end of 1888, the town got together and signed a petition to kick him out of Arles and send him to an asylum. Upon actually reading the petition, we find their accusations […]

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Mon, December 14 2009 » Personal, Photo entries, Travel » 1 Comment

Arles smells like…

Arles. From my hotel window. Les Alyscamps. Butterfly in L’Espace Van Gogh sucks up yellow. (I had never really had the privilege to watch a butterfly drink!) The Langlois Bridge – take a closer look. (I’m sure I’m pronouncing it wrong)

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Fri, December 11 2009 » Travel, Video Entries » No Comments

The Last of Arles

I come here with a heavy heart this week, Reader. Often times, being an artist is quite lonely and isolating. Your work cannot be understood until it is finished — you cannot be understood, either. Not by many, anyway. I know Vincent felt the same way. And so I offer you some beauty I encountered […]

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Mon, December 7 2009 » Personal, Photo entries, Research, Travel » 2 Comments