Wardell Milan

Wardell Milan

Artist

Wardell Milan is a notable writer whose works delve into themes of resilience and identity, reflecting his personal struggles and insights.

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Born
January 1, 1970
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5
Rank
#1997

About Wardell Milan

Wardell Milan — Life and Legacy

Wardell Milan is a distinguished writer known for his profound exploration of resilience and identity. His works often reflect his personal journey, marked by challenges that have shaped his worldview. Milan's key ideas center around the belief that our identities are forged through the trials we face, a theme he articulates with striking clarity in his writing. For instance, he asserts that 'resilience is the key to identity,' highlighting how overcoming adversity is essential to understanding oneself. Through his poignant quotes, Milan invites readers to reflect on their own struggles and the ways these experiences contribute to personal growth. His exploration of identity is particularly relevant in a society that often imposes rigid definitions on individuals. By challenging these norms, Milan encourages a deeper understanding of self, urging readers to embrace their complexities. Milan's insights remain impactful today, resonating with those navigating their own paths of self-discovery. His emphasis on resilience not only inspires but also fosters a sense of community among those who relate to his experiences, making his work a vital part of contemporary discourse on identity.

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"Every time I'm in the studio, I always think of my professor in undergrad. He was like, "There are so many artists in the world. If you're going to be an artist, make sure you have something to say. Don't just be an artist and put out bullshit. Have something to say." I guess that would be my philosophy and something I think about all the time. Every day when I'm in the studio I hear him and I see him. I remember him saying it in class. So that's something that I always want to make sure I have: I'm saying something with the work."

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"I like creating these moments where there's this dichotomy between something that repels you but is still so attractive that you can't stop looking. You still want to acquire it; there's still that level of aspiration for the image of the figure or the person you're looking at. when you look at the work there's this, "Oh it's really beautifully rendered!" or, "I love those beautiful tones." There's some aspect that's really attractive but the image itself could be slightly distributing."

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"When looking at female body builders and reading about the industry and the culture, their bodies just break down. They end up having to get breast implants and not having menstrual cycles. The obsession of pushing your physical self way beyond what nature is expecting is really interesting. I liked the idea of these women; it's their career, but it's also their obsession."

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"Making photographs that dealt with the understanding of who I am as a gay man and dealt with the process of accepting that, and also accepting what I'm into sexually, what sexually arouses me. So I was making these images not necessarily knowing what they were about, but just putting it out there - that mode of thinking or consideration of my own desires, and also the much larger conversation around images that deal with ideas of sexuality and how those images are distributed and then accepted or understood by whoever is viewing those images."

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"I guess my choice of medium depends on how I want to interpret the idea. Sometimes the interpretation works best in a photograph, and then sometimes it works best in a drawing. But most often times, with the work, everything starts with the diorama with the photograph. Then I'm just filtering out ideas and images from the photograph and reinterpreting them in other mediums."

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