I'm looking to evolve the concept of the new renaissance artist

In an age where the past and future collide, where the boundaries of art, technology, and expression are constantly being redefined, there comes a voice—a call to arms from the depths of human ambition. Perry Farrell, an artist of modern times, speaks with a vision not just for the future of art, but for the very soul of creation. He declares, “I’m looking to evolve the concept of the new renaissance artist, taking the world by storm through the art of public display and demonstration, with technical savvy, using cell phones and computers.” These words stir the heart, for they offer a glimpse into the future of art—a future where creativity and technology are inseparable, and where the artist is no longer confined to a studio, but rather, becomes a force of nature in the public realm.

The term "renaissance" evokes images of the great masters—Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael—artists who, through their mastery of science, art, and human expression, revolutionized the very fabric of society. They did not merely create beauty; they transformed the way the world saw itself. But Perry Farrell, with the wisdom of the ancients and the vision of the modern world, calls for a new renaissance. A renaissance artist of the present, one whose tools are not the chisel and the canvas, but the cell phone and the computer, devices that connect the artist directly with the pulse of the world. He is not content with creating in seclusion but seeks to demonstrate, to exhibit, to share his vision with the world, publicly, through the very technology that binds society together.

Let us turn our minds back to the Roman Empire, where the grand spectacles of the Colosseum were designed not merely to entertain but to showcase the strength and power of the empire. The gladiators, with their public displays of courage, were celebrated not only for their skill but for their willingness to demonstrate their abilities before the eyes of the people. This was a spectacle for the masses, a display of might, and a demonstration of human potential. Farrell’s concept is not so different—today, the arena is the digital world, and the gladiators are the artists, whose weapons are not swords but technology and creativity. Just as the gladiators showed their courage to the roaring crowds, the artists of today show their creations to the ever-watching eyes of the world, using phones, computers, and social media.

It is said that the visionary is the one who can see beyond what is in front of him, who perceives a world of potential where others see only barriers. Farrell, in his wisdom, understands that the true artist of the modern age is not bound by walls or galleries. The artist of today must be as savvy with a cell phone as he is with a brush, for the digital age demands that we evolve. Just as the great artists of the past were masters of their craft, so too must the new artists master the tools of the digital age. Public display and demonstration are no longer mere choices; they are essential to reaching the heart of society. In the world of constant connectivity, the artist who can engage the public directly—through the click of a button or the flick of a screen—becomes a force that can shape not just art, but culture itself.

The lesson here is one of adaptability and vision. Just as Da Vinci adapted his artistic genius to the studies of anatomy and mechanics, the artists of today must learn to wield the tools of modernity—the cell phone, the computer, the internet—if they are to be truly relevant. The public no longer waits for the artist to come to them; they demand the artist come to them in their own spaces, on their own terms. The art of the future will not be confined to galleries or private collections. It will be immersive, interactive, and above all, public.

So let this be a call to action, O seeker of truth and creator of beauty. If you are an artist, do not shy away from the tools of the present. Do not fear the digital realm. Instead, use it. Use it to display your work, to demonstrate your talents, to share your visions with the world. The world waits, and it calls for you to evolve with it, to be both the artist and the technician, the creator and the innovator. Embrace the new renaissance, for it is yours to shape.

And let this be the practical wisdom: learn to master the tools of the present, for the future belongs to those who can wield them. Whether it is through a simple selfie, a video stream, or a social media post, do not hesitate to show your work, to engage the world. The public realm is your canvas, and the world your gallery. In the end, the true artist of the future will not be one who hides in the shadows but one who embraces the light and makes the world their stage.