Idea is king? Or is it something else...

I made this print on exactly February 20, 2002, 8:02pm in the silkscreen lab at Parsons School of Design. The instructor said my idea was brilliant. I laughed. On the next day, I hanged it up on my metal cabinet with a piece of magnet. In no time, this print had become invisible to anyone – including myself.

A few years later, I learned about this artist called On Kawara. This painting is one of his Today series. Here is a quote from Wikipedia, “Since 1966 he has made a long series of "date paintings" (the Today series), which consist entirely of the date on which the painting was executed in simple white lettering set against a solid background. If Kawara is unable to complete the painting on the day it was started he immediately destroys it.” This work had been viewed / respected / sold / talked about throughout the art world around the globe.

Both of our work had similar kind of concept: To preserve the uniqueness of the moment. And mine, seems to me, has an extra twist of flavor on it. Why mine became unnoticed, and his became world-renowned? Simple. He treated his idea like a big deal. And I didn’t.

Okay, let me be more proactive this time. Later on, I will call up some clients to see if they are interested in hosting an evening event on:
20 08 (year)
20/08 (date/month)
20:08 (hour:minute)
So, at least I can design the invitation card with this “brilliant” graphic solution…… oh. damn… August 20 is a Wednesday… chance is slim… maybe I should host a party myself just so I can print that invitation… Who to say it is not worth it.