American Masters on PBS 01/12/2011
So, Jeff Bridges was on American Masters on PBS tonight...the actor famous for "The Dude." I was totally unaware that he was such a talented artist. And I don't mean actor. While his claim to fame is acting, I think that he could have become famous in any medium he would have chosen. Don't believe me? Take a trip around his website http://www.jeffbridges.com and you will soon realize that this is no average "actor site." I have never seen an actor's site so...well, creative. Immediately noticeable on the site is his art. Sketches, drawings, paintings, etc. all integrated seamlessly into the site so that they become links and act almost alive, especially in the "Stuff" section- a collection of YouTube videos, random art projects, and other tidbits that have managed to tickle the fancy of Mr. Bridges.
His photography is amazing- not just because it gives the viewer a behind the scenes look at movie magic, but because of the amazing depth of field, the angles, the humor, and the humanity. They all bring a humanness to the movie business by focusing less on the stars and more on the real stars of the movies- the writers, the scenery, the make-up artists, etc. All shot in stark black and white there is a warmth in each shot that is immediately connected to the heart of the photographer.
His music is as stark and real as his black and white images- country, folk and totally real and human. Hard fought stories, told in his soft, gray voice. Amazingly, there is a depth in each area that Jeff Bridges attempts. In today's society it is refreshing to see an ARTIST who exemplifies the term that is used to describe him. It is also refreshing to see a true renaissance man who excels at anything he attempts- let's all hope that "The Dude Abides" for a long, long time- I feel that Mr. Bridges has more to share and I, for one, am anxious to see what's next.
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