Inside the Life & Studio of Artist Dorothea Rockburne
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- Dorothea Rockburne is a 93-year-old abstract painter that has had solo exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art, DIA: Beacon, and many more. Dorothea welcomes us into her studio and shares her life long journey as a painter.
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"I have to paint, it's like breathing." This perfeclty encapsulates how we as artist feel no matter the art. Amazing!
Yes... I felt this statement.
Because when inspiration flows like spirit through us it is what gives us life. We are part of the universe and as long as we keep appreciating, seeking joy and calling on inspiration and growing through creativity there is no reason for decline. 💖
I'm a filmmaker, but right after graduating, in the middle of shooting my first feature length documentary, I had a baby, then another, moved a country and for a few other reasons became a stay at home mom. I'm editing meaningless advertisements for a living now, when my kids are in kindergarten 12 hours a week, or late at night when my family sleeps.. A few weeks ago I had a job which had a more artistic approach and working on it felt like I came to the surface after being underwater for years. I feel perfectly healthy apart from being tired all the time, but I just learned that I have cancer. I think it could develop because I didn't breathe. Now I will.
SO TRUE !
Why does nature do it better..,
93 and still active, creative, and living life!! A true inspiration, a beautiful life, wonderful. ❤
Sometimes totally “random” videos on UA-cam bring unexpected inspiration. I didn’t know her work before but happy to know it now. This video should have a million views! So inspiring!
I guess, that the algorithm showed me this marvel of a video because of my interest of this one the other day: ua-cam.com/video/vRwdfExcdnc/v-deo.htmlsi=y10bOam-56p4vf82
Thank you for that link!
Very true 👍🏻
I know exactly what you mean. The Universe Knows what We Need to see, hear, touch ,or FIND. KEEP Exploring!
I wish that media, instead of focusing on beauty products they would show ladies like this one. Is they anything more rejuvenating like this?? She is a true inspiration! Thank you for this video 🙏
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I'm 66. I look in the mirror and think "Who the hell is that?" then I laugh. Age is to remind us of the absurdity of our egos... it's still me in there. I have to embrace the change. I never worried about aging until, suddenly... I looked different. I don't look like 'me.' But as an Artist... Oh! What a blessing to be an Artist, so as to have something important to be obsessed with, rather than how I look!!!
I LOVE what YOU wrote!
@@andreaandrea6716 thank you so much! As an artist my self I totally feel you! I am 47 and realising the same things. Being an artist is really a blessing. Creativity is the youth of the soul! Much love ❤️
@@olgamoraiti Beautifully put!! Creativity IS the youth of the Soul!! I have always thought that when one is creating, one is ACTIVELY not dying. It really is a blessing. The other thing... I think that women, that we are at our peak, the most beautiful and vibrant, in our 40s! I hope you are living this and loving your 40s! It is a special time because YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE, finally! And you walk that through the world. Much love! ❤
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i think we would all be so lucky to retain our mental acuity and fine motor skills at that age.
Dorothea is exactly who I needed to meet today. Wow. She is incredible.
How wonderful..this woman has found her purpose and never let it go…I’m a 76 year old woman, have been drawing my whole life…I stopped to raise children, work professionally after a divorce but picked up my drawing and painting tools as I got older…now it’s what I do. What a blessing.
“Why does nature do it better?”
“While I work I’m not thinking, I’m doing”
Omg I’m so glad I stumbled across this video tonight! She’s so lovely and inspiring!
"It makes me feel like I'm part of the universe"
That really gave me pleasure, as I realize I have been star gazing, for inspiration lately.
What a wonderful soul, and kind to share here art.
I love this woman! Protect her soul and legacy at all costs! I wish I could meet her and just be in her energy ♥
You are such an inspiration Dorothea, thank you for sharing with us. Painting brings me so much joy.
Inspiring is The Word.
Inspiring is The Word. Thank you both.
Wow..she said so much in three minutes. We come from creation…what we create is up to us!❤
At 74 this was so inspiring! Hi from New Zealand!
“No paint, no life “ summed up perfectly at 93…how inspiring. Me too
Dear Dorothea! ❤️Thank you for your Inspiration! I am 62 years and Hope, that I will paint some more years… for me its having quit playful dialog with God. ❤
Short and sweet. Rockburne seems so aware of her presence in the art world and also appreciative of what it has given her and what she gave the art world. And btw, after college I began work in NYC in the 80s and even then some of these raw work lofts were occupied by artists. I remember being invited to a loft in SoHo where a friend lived with her artist parents. Coming from the suburbs it felt like I had gone to Oz. Of course now just pricey "luxury" residences...
Yes what a loss. The bohemian thing has all but vanished from cities, along with magazine stands and quirky little shops. The space this woman has is gorgeous.
Thank you. I'm 64. From Italy. I Paint since little and lately i find all excuses not to do what i love the most. Thank you fir your inspirational words. I hope to find my way into painting again with your inspiring Life.
Thank you from my heart
What a beauty and such an inspiration!...I love her energy😍❤
I’m 40 and think about getting back to it everyday but feeling lost in this chaos that is the now. Sometimes it’s like that for years or even a decade . But I do feel the need to give the gift it’s time on earth . What a shame to keep it hidden in the drawers of our mind . 😭
The production quality is off the charts. I love the look of this, the halation and the softness. It looks comfortingly analog. And what an amazing space.
Thanks so much!
Such inspiring artists in this documentary. Breathtaking cinematography.
What an incredible woman…her story is beautifully told😊
She is incredible
Beautiful! Just beautiful!!! ♥️🙏🏻
You CERTAINLY ARE an INSPIRATION !!
It makes me feel like my life is part of the Universe ..I felt that deep and totally agree .
I just started drawing and creating after after 40 years! I haven’t stopped in 2 years but I often think about the time I lost and how much better I would have been, or where I would have been if I hadn’t stopped. I’m 60 now and just pray that my physical and mental health will allow me to reach my 90s and make up for lost time. Inspiring video
She is such a great person at her age is so high. It is unbelievable.
You have inspired me, right when I needed it most. You are a beautiful woman and spectacular artist, what a wonderful human. Thank you.
What an inspiring lady! Her art is as beautiful as she is. Love her way of thinking.
This channel is the best at what they do. Bless them.
Thank you so much Sophia! Let me know what you think of this video once it premieres!
Dorothea your storyand your art it is so inspiring! I live to paint and by your standards I hope to have another 40 years of it!
" No paint no life" very inspiring, thank you!
You are an inspiration. I am 70 and want to be like you.
This film glosses over what could have been a great insight into a life long working practice. The saccharine music is really off putting too. Will definitely look into her work.
Wonderful Woman, inspiring Video! And much to loud Music….
God bless her, she’s so inspiring 🥰👏👏👏
A fantastic collection of films on this channel. Hats off to you.
Beautiful artwork and studio!!! I want to see more...
Thank you! New video coming next week!
Fantastic documentary. Nice one. Love your channel
This channel is CRIMINALLY underrated I genuinely believe we will see your work on TV sometime soon.
Thank you so much. Comments like these keep me going out and making these films!
just amazing what an inspiration
This is a great insight into the painters inspirational live. It is also well filmed and edited by this young film maker. I'm going to hit the button to follow. limelight.
Oh my do I love this. Thank you so much for posting this interview video!
You might have my favorite channel on UA-cam. Such amazing stories and beautiful videography. Great work
Thank you so much! That means a lot to me. I have many new videos on the way :)
Lovely, thank you for sharing
Love her work, thank you for sharing this story 😊❤😊❤
Wow wow wow. So grateful to listen to your words. For sure I have so much to learn from people like you. Enjoy your art and Life. Wow wow wow👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What an inspiration. Fantastic piece, really well produced 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you so much!
I absolutely love this woman!
Beautifully inspiring. Thank you deeply ❤
Beautiful documentary and recording the deep soul of Dorothea, it is very inspiring.
Thank you very much!
These are soooo good!
Thank you so much!
What fabulous work!
Thanks so much!
Really amazing! Thank you for sharing this and for this inspiration 🙏💚
Beautiful video and great artist! More of this inspiration!
this is a great interview, very informative and inspiring 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Beautiful! Such an inspiration for me - better to big than too small 😌💫💙
very inspiring! Thank you
A great film. Loved it and the artist.
Thanks so much for watching!
So beautiful thank you for this video…. And I wanted to see more … haha …your space is amazing! At 63 I go into my studio every day and do some thing. This is so inspiring for me to just keep creating art ❤
Yes, you are an inspiration, thank you!
Such a beautiful story ❤
Thank you!
This is turning out to be one of my favorite creators. The stories are all so personal and inspiring and combined with the amazing videography these are just extremely nice to watch. Keep it up!
Thank you so much! I really, really appreciate this.
Beautiful message, beautiful video. Thank you for sharing
you are an inspiration to us for sho, love that you are still painting....
The name of this video caught my attention, but her art studio is absolutely fabulous.
Absolutely magnificent.
Thanks so much!
Thank you for your video too know this artist, Dorothea Rockburne.
Best regards from Yecla, Murica, Spain. ClaudioSerraBrun
Amazing lovely works of Art, such colours and forms, and technique, you have found something very special, so thanks for sharing it with us.
My mom is (still very much here in spirit) also an artist, and worked until she was 85, she also loved colour, form, space made abstract and figurative often together.
That was beautiful, thank you 🫶
Thanks for watching and the kind words :)
A reminder to keep going
Amazing woman. Rock on Dorothea.😎🇦🇺🦘
What an amazing woman to be doing that at 93! With a 70 year old daughter 😮
Hello Josh, it's a good thing that I went to your website or I would not have found this video. It's another inspirational video about a person in the 90+ bracket. I LOVE it. As I said in another video, I hope that you will explore more of the 90+ years culture of people who live their lives to the fullest. We need it.
As a mature adult, I am just falling in love with painting, just beginning to grow the talent.
Thank you.
Eve
Beautiful work, Josh. I love hearing your voice in the conversation.
Thanks for always watching Chris!
Stunningly v beautiful ❤️
josh, this is tremendously special and inspiring.
Thanks so much!
Incredible lady and a lovely film
You are an inspiration❤
Take care❤
This was beautiful! I wanted more!
Thanks so much Michael! More videos are on the way
Thank you!
I love her work. I'm going to go google to see if I can find something that I can afford. What an amazing human she is. And she IS the inspiration to women (at least to this one) that she hopes she is.
You are an inspiration to male artists like myself as well.
What a beautiful lady❤️
Wonderful video she is very cool. I am an artist too and a similar thing happened to me in elementary school, the teacher held up my painting of an ice-skating rink with trees, buildings, clouds and people wearing scarves and hats and mittens and in all different directions in skating poses, some were holding hands and some were on their butt because they had just fallen and she held it up to the class and said "Look at all the details and excitement, can't you just imagine yourselves in this scene? Antonia's a real artist in the making!" and I remember the class ooing and ahing and looking at me like I was special. I never wanted that feeling to end I'm 61 years old now and I am in my studio right now typing this :) Nver quit creating.
The gorgeous light coming in from Dorothea’s space. Is this Broome Street in Soho?
Incredible ❤
thats so inspiring ❤
What an incredible story
A wonderful and inspiring lady who is living her life the way she wants too. Love the studio/loft, l would definitely enjoy working and living there as well. A beautiful video. 😊
Thank you for your kind words! Dorothea is quite special.
Fantastic!
The highest and at the same time the simplest and most consistent life, artistic or scientific: work day after day, week after week and so on until the end 🥰
"Why does nature do it better?" I love that beautiful question
Beautiful!
jesus... that space is beyond words...
Your artwork is truly exceptional! I am in awe of your talent and the way you bring your creative vision to life through your pieces. Your use of color, texture, and composition is masterful and speaks to your unique artistic voice.
I am so impressed by your work that I would love to purchase a few pieces to add to my collection. Your art deserves to be showcased and appreciated, and I would be honored to display it
Thank you for sharing your gift with the world, and I look forward to supporting your artistic journey through this purchase. Please let me know how we can proceed with the acquisition of your stunning artwork.
Incredible woman
One of my favorite films yet!
Thank you!
I so understand that statement I have to paint as it is tantamount to breathing !!