Forced Perspective: The Story of Artist Derek Hess
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“You don’t have to suffer to be an artist, but you definitely have to feel.” --Derek Hess Nick Cavalier’s portrait of Cleveland artist Derek Hess is filtered completely through his work. Over the course of 93 minutes we learn a ton about his background and training, his rise from guy doing posters for bands in a dive bar to one whose work is displayed in major museums; we see how he works, hear what he thinks about his work, listen to others give their own (unfailingly fawning) take.
Forced Perspective: The Story of Artist Derek Hess
Forced Perspective: The Story of Artist Derek…
Forced Perspective: The Story of Artist Derek Hess
“You don’t have to suffer to be an artist, but you definitely have to feel.” --Derek Hess Nick Cavalier’s portrait of Cleveland artist Derek Hess is filtered completely through his work. Over the course of 93 minutes we learn a ton about his background and training, his rise from guy doing posters for bands in a dive bar to one whose work is displayed in major museums; we see how he works, hear what he thinks about his work, listen to others give their own (unfailingly fawning) take.