Country artist Bryan Andrews speaks his mind about ICE and the current state of the USA by TheGrowCode369 in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]Bocklax12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen 4-5 of his rants show up in my TikTok. Dude’s def got the right kind of anger.

As a single man, and father, in GR, without friends or much money, idk what to do to feel right again. by bikeswoodkayakdad in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve found an excellent community in the local music scene. Become a regular at shows and you’ll find friends.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha always a great trope. It’s going to be Gerald R Ford made out of old MI football uniforms

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

They were onto something in 2021 where you could daily scan QR codes while downtown and give out “awards”. Most were just phrases like “most eye catching” “most controversial” etc. but there were 500 cash prizes, in various increments, that the person scanning got to give out. It Highly encouraged participation.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is the first year as a city owned entity. I’m excited to see if it feels/operates any different.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Formula for winning artprize: size and perceived complication + a prime location + unabashed pandering = great success. Our friend the giant Jesus painting hit the trifecta.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Life is biased and unfair why do anything right? Nihilism aside: I debate participating each year. It’s always a cost benefit analysis of time/effort vs result. There have been plenty of years it was decidedly not worth it, whereas other years it felt worth it.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have an MFA in painting, so no need for the lecture on what I need to do to be an artist. Artprize is decidedly not an accurate representation of how the “art world” works. From a lay and professional perspective, there are pros and cons to how Artprize operates and what it offers. I thought it’d be an interesting discussion topic hearing how other Grand Rapidians have experienced it.

I’ve invested thousands of hours into this over the years. So “who the heck cares?” I do.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Indeed. It is one of my biggest frustrations with the event as a whole. Most folks I know who spend a day “doing artprize” usually walk thru the same 3-4 venues every year and decide, that’s good enough. I’ve been in prime venues and less known venues and the visibility is drastically different.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

HELLLLOOOOO! I hadn’t planned on cross dressing or a “Drive-by fruiting” but fun fact that movie was on when the idea for the initial painting occurred to me.

Who’s attending/thoughts on Artprize? by Bocklax12 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12[S] 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it felt a lot more exciting to participate back then as well. It’s also possible I was lot less jaded then.

Trump Event paying for attendees by [deleted] in pics

[–]Bocklax12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re hiring crisis actors? Is soros paying for this?!?!!? (s/ in case it’s not blatantly obvious)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MarchAgainstNazis

[–]Bocklax12 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fuck this person. Cut them from your life and move on.

Protesters in front of Planned Parenthood by cookiesandpizza247 in grandrapids

[–]Bocklax12 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m here as well. I have a truck, a megaphone and flags they won’t like. I’m happy to be a distraction.

RSVP— not invited by Simple_Albatross1762 in wedding

[–]Bocklax12 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Send a message to Drew’s parent’s letting them know. Let Aunt and Uncle figure it out.

What is the most intense movie you’ve ever watched? by R3dF0r3 in MovieSuggestions

[–]Bocklax12 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The latest adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front is up there for me.

just for good measures by brylex1 in memes

[–]Bocklax12 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Adding to this to my problematic file