THE IMPORTANCE OF ACTING EARNEST

Mitchell Inoya is a New York artist that deserves more exposure. 

Lean Back, Handmade paint on parchment, Mitchell Inoya, 2012

He represents the type of artist that is all too common these days. He is both a microcosm and a fun-house reflection of the twisted cult of calculated insincerity.

He's been on the scene, albeit on the margins, for over two decades and if you haven't yet heard of him it's not entirely his fault. He is a tireless self-promoter and a constant presence on social media.

I recently stumbled upon an old episode of Timmy Black's bizarre podcast, The Lives of Contemporary Artists where Mitch featured prominently. 

Listen and lament.

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Komal Gilboa

Komal Gilboa prefers not to be photographed. The Sri Lankan artist is known for her lyrical abstractions and believes her work should be judged on their own merits. By all accounts, Komal is quite attractive and her reticence in front of the camera has only intensified the myths surrounding her great beauty.



Komal Gilboa, Sense of Guardare, 2017


As the featured artists in Timmy Black's podcast, "Timmy Black Presents: The Lives of Contemporary Artists" Gilboa now will receive the exposure she truly merits.

Maybe now she'll let someone take her picture.