Thought I'd just break the seriousness of our study of Process Theology with my quick reflection on a marvellous little story I found:
Let's be honest, most of us, in some way or other, yearn for a little recognition and respect. We wouldn't be human if we didn't. People who have both, conveniently preach "delayed gratification" and remind us of how, "it all takes time you know, and has to be earned."
Well, that's true, but certainly not easy, especially if you grew up with the words of Freddy Mercury ringing in your ears, "I want it all, I want it all, and I want it now."
But here's the thing, Polish art student Andrzej Sobiepan who wanted a bit of recognition and respect, thought, to hang with it, he wasn't going to wait decades for his work to appear in galleries, so he just quietly walked in to the gallery of the National Museum in Wroclaw, and when no one was looking, hung one of his paintings on the wall and nonchalantly walked out of the gallery.
I love it. Can you just see the sheer cheek and guts of the guy, and the posh discussions going on around the strange painting on the wall?
Andrzej then started getting plenty of attention after a nationwide TV channel reported on his stunt. He announced with breathtaking confidence and bravado, “I decided that I will not wait 30 or 40 years for my works to appear at a place like this. I want to benefit from them in the here and now.”
The painting is now on display in the museum's cafe and it's going to be offered for sale at Poland’s biggest charity auction on Sunday. Who knows what price it will fetch?
Delayed gratification? Not always. Sometimes fortune favours the brave. Just ask Andrzej Sobiepan.
Let's be honest, most of us, in some way or other, yearn for a little recognition and respect. We wouldn't be human if we didn't. People who have both, conveniently preach "delayed gratification" and remind us of how, "it all takes time you know, and has to be earned."
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But here's the thing, Polish art student Andrzej Sobiepan who wanted a bit of recognition and respect, thought, to hang with it, he wasn't going to wait decades for his work to appear in galleries, so he just quietly walked in to the gallery of the National Museum in Wroclaw, and when no one was looking, hung one of his paintings on the wall and nonchalantly walked out of the gallery.
I love it. Can you just see the sheer cheek and guts of the guy, and the posh discussions going on around the strange painting on the wall?
Andrzej then started getting plenty of attention after a nationwide TV channel reported on his stunt. He announced with breathtaking confidence and bravado, “I decided that I will not wait 30 or 40 years for my works to appear at a place like this. I want to benefit from them in the here and now.”
The painting is now on display in the museum's cafe and it's going to be offered for sale at Poland’s biggest charity auction on Sunday. Who knows what price it will fetch?
Delayed gratification? Not always. Sometimes fortune favours the brave. Just ask Andrzej Sobiepan.
Don, this is such a cool story. I love it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Darrel. Glad you enjoyed it.
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