A Manifesto for Fluxus

The whole piece feels like a large "F*** You!" to modern thought and form.

We were first struck by the usage of black and white and the reversal. Black and white are the most extreme opposites of each other and to first use the dictionary definitions as white on black and then use the handwritten pieces as black on white is obviously intentional.

The dictionary definitions also look weathered, and it is obvious that they are the special selected definitions of the word, as the numbers do not go in perfect order (another obvious thought-out choice).

The usage of the handwritten pieces are incredibly important as they bring in the true manifesto nature. They represent the cry of the people and the revolutionary nature.

The eye immediately goes to the dictionary definitions, almost as if the author wants us, as readers, to start there before we interpret. Also, the handwritten pieces also use capitalization as a tool to punch something out at us.

We were both also struck by the word "fully" being crossed out, another obvious move to get the reader thinking. We took it to mean that no one can fully grasp the "non art reality," that there will always be those that misunderstand or miss the boat.

We also thought the words purge, promote and fuse are all very powerful verbs. They do not suggest an action, they force it to happen. The verbs seem to tie in with the organic/inorganic definitions of the words. Purge, flow, fusion, chemicals and metal, etc.

~Brendon
~Lia