Computer Art - real or not?

I have been thinking about this a lot the last few days... is computer art "real art"? Is Zbrush real sculpting? After much thought, I finally came to this conclusion: To me, all art is an illusion. A marble statue of a person is not a real person, it's just a rock made to look like a real person. An oil painting is simply pigment smeared on a canvas and books are just words printed on paper. The humanity or lack of humanity comes from the artist manipulating the medium.

So in my opinion, the debate as to what's real and whats not is pointless. It's all fake, it's all an illusion. We are all struggling magicians trying to convince the world that our fantasies are true. So all artists reading this, never feel guilty about the tools you use, just focus on the honesty your trying to convey. Be truthful and passionate, live life to the fullest and express yourself freely through what ever medium you choose.

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Mahoney erotic drawings are on display at
the Un Urban Coffee House Gallery Show

located at:
3301 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90405
(310)315-0056

Beginning Feb 16th 2008...
Closing reception will be held
From 4pm to midnight on Saturday
April 12th. It will include: Potluck,
wine, live music, performances going
on throughout the day with many
different interactive performances
and group activities.

contact: johnmahoney@sbcglobal.net




My latest creation... complete with working lights and propeller...




Boat sculpture 3' x 3'

This image was selected to be included in a beautifully bound coffee table book entitled: “The World’s Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Vol. II”. This book will be distributed internationally through high street booksellers, specialty stores, museum stores, galleries, libraries, as well as on the internet.

This international competition is now considered to be one the "largest erotic art competitions in the world", showcasing fine erotic artworks

The release of the book in May 2008 will mark the launching of the Exhibition Tour in Miami, then continue New York, Los Angeles, Amsterdam and London.