Essays

I’ve written essays on a variety of topics. You can view them all or browse through some highlights on topics.

Art essays: I view art and I write things.

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2020/04/the-momentary-before-pandemic.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/02/art-reaction-leroi-jones-and-his-family-bob-thompson-1964.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2015/03/on-jesus-isil-and-brokenness.html

Government essays: side projects are my jam.

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2014/08/bulk-downloads-of-fcc-comments-on-fcc-filing-14-28-protecting-and-promoting-the-open-internet.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2020/04/visual-index-of-statewide-stay-at-home-order-pdfs.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2015/03/on-jesus-isil-and-brokenness.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/04/honolulu-modern-architecture-is-lit.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/02/hot-springs-arkansas-the-glory-of-federal-power.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2017/06/the-tampa-municipal-office-building-and-its-adjacent-brick-courtyard-are-brutalist-masterpieces.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2011/05/in-praise-of-gil-scott-heron.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2009/06/on-the-same-day-from-the-anus-to-the-heart-in-los-angeles.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2008/08/bernie-mac-chic.html

My art: sundry other art projects

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/10/short-film-on-late-stage-capitalism.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/10/ephphatha-be-opened.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2018/09/collage-18-wonder-day.html

Catholicism is a common topic

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2019/12/pilgrimage-to-pay-homage-to-our-lady-of-guadalupe-des-plaines-il-december-2019.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2017/05/holy-trinity-songs-may-2017.html

https://www.derivativeworks.com/2015/03/virgin-mary-salt-stain-shrine-remains-a-thing.html