The article explores the powerful connection between art and literature, illustrated through Andrew Salgado’s exhibition "Self-Portrait As A Stack of Books." Salgado emphasizes that everyone can find a piece of art or literature that resonates with them, often serendipitously. His artwork, influenced by a range of authors, serves as a reflection of the intertwined nature of visual art and written word. The phrase "ekphrasis" highlights how literature can encapsulate visual experiences, suggesting a mutual inspiration between the two forms of expression, ultimately enriching the viewer's and reader’s experience.
There's something about a book you find by accident, a book no one else seems to have heard of, a book that thrills and then becomes a part of you.
Everybody has a book. Everybody has a painting. Sometimes it's just a matter of looking, just a matter of finding it.
For Salgado, the written word has proven increasingly important in his creative process.
These authors are influenced by art. By music and painting. They write about it all the time.
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