DeezMag #3

THE ONLY WAY IS UP Greetings everyone! I have committed myself this time into writing something positive, something cheery. I am quite aware my latest posts have been somewhat dreary so I decided to anticipate springtime mood: Nevertheless it is useful to realize we are facing a very serious worldwide crisis - be it a social, cultural and of course - a financial one.

This is where today's article title steps up: the bottom of the pit is the only place one is sure to do well (pardon the pun); Once you have gotten as low as as you can go, the only way is up.

Historically speaking, the worst times society has had - financially speaking - were the most active and rich in terms of cultural production. Even in times of dictatorship, of repression and and hard times, when regimes shove propaganda and happy meal pseudo-art down your throat, true artists strive and eventually overcome.

We are coming close to a crisis as nasty as the wall street crash in the 20's, which we all know was a prodigal period concerning art. However, we also remember quite well it was the period which anticipated World War II - let us hope history does not repeat itself this time.

Having this remarked, I now turn my speech directly to every artist out there: This is the time, my friends!

This is the time to create myths, to create legends! Even though you may be close to starving, even though people have to choose between bread for the gut or bread for the soul (as the payroll can only stretch so much), even though every television stubbornly insists on shoving piles of chewed up cheesy entertainment instead of supporting interesting new artists - this is the time!

Persistence will pay off, I am sure of it. So whenever you feel down and murk, as I often do, remember you are not alone. We shall overcome.

Once we reach the bottom, the only way is up. (Yet, the true question is: have we actually reached the bottom?)