People make mistakes. Mistakes can be corrected, or left unattended. Computers make mistakes/typos, etc., that are rarely corrected except by proof reading, then correcting.
As has been said, or at least alluded to, Josh is swamped trying to keep the ship afloat and chart a new, yet similar course as his father. Big shoes to fill, as though he doesn't already know this. From what I've seen, he seems willing to take council, to learn, but has no other choice but to move on. And the direction and course he has charted is ambitious.
In so many ways, websites can become schools (as in school of LuLa, School of FM, etc.), and the work shown and discussed for the most part fits within that school or oeuvre, and also, for the most part rarely deviates. It appears there is a "new school" taking form, now, under the hands of Michael's son.
I have learned over 50 years of mucking about in the art world that artists/artisans come in many forms of correctness/incorrectness and that in many cases people are handicapped in one way or another such as having dyslexia, bipolar disorder, some form of physical or mental defect that gives rise to their artistic prowess. What we might think a weakness becomes their strength and eventually these perceived flaws become accepted, overlooked or literally stylized. The world is full of superstar performers that have defects, and in many cases the defects don't define them, they propel them to unexpected heights.
So I am less quick to judge, having multiple defects myself which I recognize now as character, even having had to overcome several issues, and leveraging others.
Mistakes have been made. More will be made in the future. Any one here thinking they can do a better job, might then, should go do that. Anyone devoid of error, might then, should offer help or support.
How could we not all benefit from a new direction from a volunteer committed to leading in a new direction?
When I wrote an article called
Landscapes of the Mind I expected a lot of flack from many LuLa members who would be offended by an article dealing with a subject matter that wasn't strictly "Landscape Art". I think of this article as being more aligned with the new direction LuLa is taking than what it has always been. I was surprised that the article was well received and in some cases appreciated.
So though this thread is actually about a lot of insecurity, it is also about second guessing leadership, and little about appreciation for what Josh is doing and trying to do.
So I state unequivically that I am for what Josh is doing and support his quest for change, while at the same time appreciating the past direction and all that entailed.
Walk that mile in another person's shoes and see from a different perspective, perhaps, before criticizing....
Ciao -
Mark
