Intergalactic Summit

Don't put your paintings through the wash.

One of the enduring qualities of the Amarr is the pursuit of the arts. In contrast to the near endless variety of Gallentean art steeped in individualistic expression, Amarrian art often features themes of subjugation, even if subtly. Obvious examples abound as one can easily point to numerous works of art where slaves are expressly present in the material and not merely implied.

However, there is a unique niche in the history of Amarrian art for what is known as "sympathetic direction." Now let me be clear, I am no trained art historian, nor do I make any claims to be an authority on the Amarrian nor the arts of my people. I am simply a hobbyist, or perhaps more appropriately a learned connoisseur. We must clarify though that unlike most genre defining mechanics in art, the terminology involved in sympathetic direction has little to do with the method or technique of the artist. The agreeable definition has everything to do with a generally accepted interpretation of the artists intentions, which makes this genre uniquely Amarrian. Artworks, most typically paintings, that features imagery of the slave industry which could be perceived negatively or includes slaves proper which are shown in any perceivable positive light are typically considered in this genre. The vivid painting that Mademoiselle Noh exhibits here is a piece which I would arguably say does not fall into this category and would be an accepted piece of contemporary Amarrian work.

To me, this colorful and vibrant work evokes feelings of affection and protection. The female figure enshrouded by the dark figure, the slaver hound. The long tool strokes and bold brush motions upon the medium give impressions of strength while contributing to the overall obfuscation and mystery of the figure. It is truly an appealing work of art which at auction could be fetching, I do believe.

Semper Vitra Mademoiselle

See? It's not just me you can sell anything.

Oh, Eran, you are too kind, darling, I wouldn't dream of charging you, oh heavens no. If there is a subject that you would like explored, I would be delighted to give it a rendering, sweetie!

And the suave Federation spy!

I knew I was going to positively adore you, particularly at the word "spy." Even your friendship with that... um, ca femme Sebiestor... only adds another facet to your charm. Art is indeed an important component of Amarrian society. Why, sometimes it feels as if the Faith has been hoarding works of art for, oh I don't know, thirty thousand years or thereabouts.

When I was wearing Ochre, sometime back a few years, there was this new civilization on the horizon, and it possessed many New Ideas orthogonal to our own. Though I was able to spend most of my days behind a desk closely examining body scan feeds of Brutor passing through travel checkpoints, or coordinating the occasional pedestrian disappearance, one task I assigned myself was to consider how the Empire might inoculate itself against some of those New Ideas by encouraging young Amarrian artists to extend styles gleaned from hoarded ecclesiastical masterpieces to a more spiritual Nouveau Artistic Expression.

Now that True Slavery has more than returned its debt of antique furniture to the departed Domina, it is particularly inexcusable that I have not finished one of my own such adaptations, placing Utopia between a gilded ibis and an elongated naked cherub's round bottom. At the moment, I am somewhat indisposed, however, having gotten myself lost in the catacombs beneath the Domina's domain....

But look at what Art has accomplished right here!

It has brought together such divergent paths! A cybernetic assimiliationist, a... um... cute little Sebbie I don't think I've seen before who has been... assimilated? Yes, and an ancient member of Her Majesty's ancient guard. Why few things could warm the Domina's black little heart as she looks down upon the tableau from above or maybe up from below than the major admiral general's disapproval!

Perhaps tying such lonely threads together is my True Calling.

I should setup a little parlor somewhere with paintings on the walls and Inatooki underwear models serving hard little Amarrian tea cookies... yes, yes! We could identify a topic, like, "The baroque abstract romantic impressionism of Mid Late Nouvelle Rouvenor was an inevitable, and immensely profitable, reaction to straight line nihilism." Discuss!

It would be a delight to discuss history and art with you, darling. And not to worry, I understand that the boys are a bit too intensely Amarrian an experience for consumption beyond the Empire's borders.

I would bring only my most tasteful evening ensemble and my man Gaim.

A nice one. Care to share some other?

I actually agree with something Rodj Blake said. The end of the universe must truly be nigh.

Oh my goodness look at that, the power of Art even tied lonely Little Moron Annie's wafting thread into the mix!

By happy coincidence, we'll be discussing the credibility gap between: the reputation of the Sebiestor; and, the dyspeptic bi-polar superficial hipster schizophrenic reality of more or less every Sebiestor anybody knows in an upcoming History of Matar! (Hint! It's the Krusual!)

Well, yes, darling! Let's see, thus far we've shown:

A Tribute to Karin Midular

and,

For The Blood Queens

And now, we can a little something to tie Golden Amarr together with cybernetic visions of a better world!

Tribute To Utopia

Lovely work indeed, lady Noh.

It's good to see lady Erin Savonarola and myself are not the only ones appreciating finer things in life, which brings an idea to my mind - have you ever considered hosting a gallery opening with your work?

Needless to say, I'd definitely be interested in helping such endavours.