Insomnia, art competitions and the universe

is_today_monday · 10-01-2007, 02:16 AM

Been one my whole life (an insomniac, that is), really, so I shouldn't complain. Am dog tired, and there's hardly anyone online. Yay for boredom.

I like the night time though.

No-one around, no-one hassling, or calling me...

No noise.

Used to be that this sort of chilling out was more restful than actually sleeping, because my sleep is restless at the best of times.

Avoiding taking the xanax too, because my short term memory is fucked enough. 21 with the inner organs of a 90 year old, I swear.

Anyway, I've got this art competition coming up, theme is 'Life is a Hero's Journey' - want to see my entry? I don't really care if people don't like it. I'm just bored and awake and tired so it gives me something to do... It's bound to be the most controversial item at the competition though. I've seen what gets entered in previous years, all quite tame.

I think drug addiction is a hero's journey, hence, what I made.

WarmCyanide · 10-01-2007, 02:55 AM

way to stick it to the competition. you asleep?

is_today_monday · 10-01-2007, 03:00 AM

No, still awake. Yay!

WarmCyanide · 10-01-2007, 03:06 AM

make some more insomnia art.

is_today_monday · 10-25-2007, 04:37 AM

I know this post was made at the beginning of the month, but wanted to let you know of the results from teh competition.

I entered a piece in art (as seen above) - not to win, but for the shock factor, because I know what this group of people thinks about me being a junkie.

I also entered some writing, which is a lot more personal, and I would have like to win that, because my writing means a lot to me.

Awards night came along, the day my ban was over - I can THIRD PRIZE for my junkie art ball, and FIRST PRIZE for my writing. Different judges for each department (art and writing), so they didn't know I'd won twice until the end. I was so stoked - embarrassed, but stoked. Other people were hating on my for 'oh-my-god-she-won-two-prizes' but fuck them. Their jealousy is NOT my problem. I deserved to win.

Anyway, since it's been so long since I posted what my art entry was going to be, I thought I may as well present the awards I received

I won like $140 worth of gift cards, so bought Scrubs seasons 1, 2 and 3, plus the first season of The L Word and general other junk (no, not the GOOD kind

) I needed.

I was very happy

nick · 10-25-2007, 04:52 AM

Way to go,I have nothing but respect for folks who have the courage to create.

SurfRat · 10-25-2007, 04:53 AM

Fuck Yeh!!

You deserve it!

I didn't see it before, that is some damn righteous artwork!!

dirtdog · 10-25-2007, 07:32 AM

thats awesome Monday!
Very cool and very controversal piece of artwork. Im proud that you were brave enough to enter it, it tells alot about your character.
Anyways, congratulations.

Inspektahdek · 10-25-2007, 08:41 AM

Is your insomnia natural or from chemical use? Xanax works wonders for sleep, and fast at that but benzos, especially at higher than my prescribed doses fucks my short term memory up as well, I hear ya brother

nice artwork and congratulations!

dirtdog · 10-25-2007, 01:45 PM

well ya know im a natural insominac
no matter how many sleeping pills u take, u always wind up awake laying in bed and watching girls gone wild
ugh

SurfRat · 10-25-2007, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtdog

well ya know im a natural insominac
no matter how many sleeping pills u take, u always wind up awake laying in bed and watching girls gone wild
ugh

Insomnia seems real common around here... I think I have posted every hour of the day and
night. I fall asleep around midnight for a couple hours and that's it, I am wide awake.
I work until 3am, 4am... I can't believe people who just sleep like eight hours or nine or ten or whatever
And then jump up in the morning all ready to go. I mean that is disgusting behavior if you ask me.
I may be crazy but at least I don't sleep all night like a fucking log. I can't tell you how many times I look
out my kitchen window at the studio I have rented out and this guy, an history teacher, lights are out and
he is sleeping away... I figure for the eight or so hours this guy sleeps I put in about four and I still do
way more stuff than he does.
I remember when I was a little kid, I couldn't sleep and I would be staring at that fucking plaster ceiling
all goddamn night and sometimes I would get up and my mom would be like mortified that my dad might
see me and then his big head would come into view all scowling and shit and he'd be all pissed off at me
and talking shit to me, bellowing away like a sore loser... And all because I was supposed to be asleep...
fuck sleep.

is_today_monday · 10-25-2007, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback on my art, guys. I must admit, it wasn't all negative (?yet), and it made a nice change from the crap I was getting from people for entering it.

Here's what the woman who judged the art section had to say about it;

"This piece is confronting not only in the concept and acknowledgment of human failings, but also in the choice of imagery. The use of syringes, a very taboo symbol in this society, to form the basic structure of the Fit Ball is both aesthetically effective and socially daring. The fact that it hangs from the ceiling and shines. leaves no doubt (in my mind) to it's reference to the disco ball. To me this seductive icon brings up connotations of all that is superficial and trashy in western society, making relevant references between the image and the text."

This is just what the judge said, so please don't shoot the messenger. I don't necessarily agree with all that she said, or interpreted, but art is just that; interpretation. I thought it was, however, an interesting way of summing up what my artwork was 'about'

I definitely need to do some more Insomnia Art - WarmCyanide, I'll let you know when I've done some, just to let you know

aj11 · 10-27-2007, 07:20 AM

If your an insomniac where I live you have plenty of company thanks to the crystal meth industry down here. cool art though
what is the red shit in the needles>?

10-01-2007, 02:16 AM	#1
is_today_monday Opiophorum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 144	Insomnia, art competitions and the universe Been one my whole life (an insomniac, that is), really, so I shouldn't complain. Am dog tired, and there's hardly anyone online. Yay for boredom. I like the night time though. No-one around, no-one hassling, or calling me... No noise. Used to be that this sort of chilling out was more restful than actually sleeping, because my sleep is restless at the best of times. Avoiding taking the xanax too, because my short term memory is fucked enough. 21 with the inner organs of a 90 year old, I swear. Anyway, I've got this art competition coming up, theme is 'Life is a Hero's Journey' - want to see my entry? I don't really care if people don't like it. I'm just bored and awake and tired so it gives me something to do... It's bound to be the most controversial item at the competition though. I've seen what gets entered in previous years, all quite tame. I think drug addiction is a hero's journey, hence, what I made. __________________ (Just so people don't ask me, this is the molecular structure of diamorphine; AKA HEROIN!

10-01-2007, 02:55 AM	#2
WarmCyanide LIMPDICK MODERATOR BASIC MEMBER SUPER FUCKING SOLID GOLD MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amboy Crater Posts: 2,620	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe way to stick it to the competition. you asleep? __________________ this weeks forecast for mostly circling: clogged brain It wasn't in the fridge? Oh man... I-nod RIP MJH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-GN-BP_Qlk Opiophile quote of the week: permission to snort...granted NATE..

10-01-2007, 03:00 AM	#3
is_today_monday Opiophorum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 144	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe No, still awake. Yay! __________________ (Just so people don't ask me, this is the molecular structure of diamorphine; AKA HEROIN!

10-01-2007, 03:06 AM	#4
WarmCyanide LIMPDICK MODERATOR BASIC MEMBER SUPER FUCKING SOLID GOLD MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Amboy Crater Posts: 2,620	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe make some more insomnia art. __________________ this weeks forecast for mostly circling: clogged brain It wasn't in the fridge? Oh man... I-nod RIP MJH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-GN-BP_Qlk Opiophile quote of the week: permission to snort...granted NATE..

10-25-2007, 04:37 AM	#5
is_today_monday Opiophorum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 144	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe I know this post was made at the beginning of the month, but wanted to let you know of the results from teh competition. I entered a piece in art (as seen above) - not to win, but for the shock factor, because I know what this group of people thinks about me being a junkie. I also entered some writing, which is a lot more personal, and I would have like to win that, because my writing means a lot to me. Awards night came along, the day my ban was over - I can THIRD PRIZE for my junkie art ball, and FIRST PRIZE for my writing. Different judges for each department (art and writing), so they didn't know I'd won twice until the end. I was so stoked - embarrassed, but stoked. Other people were hating on my for 'oh-my-god-she-won-two-prizes' but fuck them. Their jealousy is NOT my problem. I deserved to win. Anyway, since it's been so long since I posted what my art entry was going to be, I thought I may as well present the awards I received I won like $140 worth of gift cards, so bought Scrubs seasons 1, 2 and 3, plus the first season of The L Word and general other junk (no, not the GOOD kind ) I needed. I was very happy __________________ (Just so people don't ask me, this is the molecular structure of diamorphine; AKA HEROIN!

10-25-2007, 04:52 AM	#6
nick Schmuck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Perdition's flame. Posts: 7,997	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe Way to go,I have nothing but respect for folks who have the courage to create. __________________ Prudence is an old maid courted by incapacity. William Blake. PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS.

10-25-2007, 04:53 AM	#7
SurfRat Junky PLATINUM MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 386	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe Fuck Yeh!! You deserve it! I didn't see it before, that is some damn righteous artwork!!

10-25-2007, 07:32 AM	#8
dirtdog Opiophile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the Influence Posts: 777	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe thats awesome Monday! Very cool and very controversal piece of artwork. Im proud that you were brave enough to enter it, it tells alot about your character. Anyways, congratulations. __________________ "Too late drunk, too soon sober." "The dog goes into the dirt and the dirt into the dog." "It is more bang for your buck, but at the same time its more hell for your buck too."-Black_Pony

10-25-2007, 08:41 AM	#9
Inspektahdek Never Looked Back Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Deutscheland über alles! Posts: 1,520	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe Is your insomnia natural or from chemical use? Xanax works wonders for sleep, and fast at that but benzos, especially at higher than my prescribed doses fucks my short term memory up as well, I hear ya brother nice artwork and congratulations! __________________ DJ Inspektahdek I am a-----> ~Drum and Fucking Bass~ (DnB)

10-25-2007, 01:45 PM	#10
dirtdog Opiophile Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Under the Influence Posts: 777	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe well ya know im a natural insominac no matter how many sleeping pills u take, u always wind up awake laying in bed and watching girls gone wild ugh __________________ "Too late drunk, too soon sober." "The dog goes into the dirt and the dirt into the dog." "It is more bang for your buck, but at the same time its more hell for your buck too."-Black_Pony

10-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#12
is_today_monday Opiophorum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 144	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe Thanks for the feedback on my art, guys. I must admit, it wasn't all negative (?yet), and it made a nice change from the crap I was getting from people for entering it. Here's what the woman who judged the art section had to say about it; "This piece is confronting not only in the concept and acknowledgment of human failings, but also in the choice of imagery. The use of syringes, a very taboo symbol in this society, to form the basic structure of the Fit Ball is both aesthetically effective and socially daring. The fact that it hangs from the ceiling and shines. leaves no doubt (in my mind) to it's reference to the disco ball. To me this seductive icon brings up connotations of all that is superficial and trashy in western society, making relevant references between the image and the text." This is just what the judge said, so please don't shoot the messenger. I don't necessarily agree with all that she said, or interpreted, but art is just that; interpretation. I thought it was, however, an interesting way of summing up what my artwork was 'about' I definitely need to do some more Insomnia Art - WarmCyanide, I'll let you know when I've done some, just to let you know __________________ (Just so people don't ask me, this is the molecular structure of diamorphine; AKA HEROIN!

10-27-2007, 07:20 AM	#13
aj11 Junky Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: part of Hawking radiation Posts: 363	Re: Insomnia, art competitions and the universe If your an insomniac where I live you have plenty of company thanks to the crystal meth industry down here. cool art though what is the red shit in the needles>? __________________ "What we have here is not a war on drugs, but a war on personal freedom" Please bring your trays to an upright and fixed position

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