Patrick Dougher

Patrick Dougher

New York, USA

My experience and culture influence my perspective on life, spirituality and social justice. There is no separation between that perspective and my work. As a self-taught artist I think I am not particularly “sophisticated” about my approach to creating work. My art is a genuine expression of all that I am. I am also a musician, poet and an avid reader. I have learned my craft by relentless practice and by studying at the feet of the masters. I maintain an attitude of curiosity, humility and awe. I was blessed to come of age during the late 70’s & 80’s. I was heavily influenced by the emergence of the Hip Hop, Punk Rock and Rastafarian Reggae movements and the art and fashion that was attached to each. The commonality of these musical forms was a sense of culture and of honesty, rebellion and innovation. I think its incredibility important for creative people to study the work of master writers and artists of all cultures and from different time periods to inform, influence and inspire and to form a foundation on which to build upon. My focus is really about bringing to light our Divine Nature which goes much deeper than politics. This in itself may be a subversive and rebellious act. With my art I hope to call attention to the fact that politics are a distraction from what is the true essence of the human experience which is in my opinion to manifest spiritually.

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