“Understanding how art is made and how it exists differently to different people has always been at the forefront of my mind.”
What is DBNR?
Dictated But Not Read (DBNR) is a solo-run project that exists to encourage artistic discussion and creation to ascend to a higher level by deconstructing artworks of all types and creating art inspired by the ideas of those artworks.
DBNR is taking a three part approach to elevating art’s existence:
1) Creating
The act of creating art is integral to its existence. If art isn’t created then it can’t be discussed, enjoyed, or shared with others. As such, I’ve decided to create my own photos depicting my own thoughts or experiences about another
2) Deconstructing
Creating things is important but to understand how they work we need to take them apart and understand their specific components. In this sense, art is no different than a machine; the techniques, tools, and artist are all parts that make up the greater whole of a song, movie, etc. I’ll be posting videos and blog posts regularly that pick apart the history and techniques of various works so keep an eye out for blog posts and subscribe to my Youtube channel for notifications on new uploads.
3) Discussing
Posting content online is a great way to share educational content but it’s also a great way to share experiences. On top of posting content deconstructing art, I’ll also be sharing my personal experiences with creating art and the unconventional lifestyle of an artist. If you’re an artist yourself, I’d love to hear about your experiences so reach out to me on social media!
Ultimately, I want people to consume art, think about what that art means to them and why, and then create something based on those feelings. If that sounds like something you would be interested in supporting, then I’d love for you to join me by spreading the word and creating artworks of your own.
About Me
Hi - I’m Nathan! An art enjoyer recently turned art creator. I’ve been a fan of art my whole life; music, books, and animation, I was in love no matter the medium or genre. Understanding how art is made and how it exists differently to different people has always been at the forefront of my mind.
As a kid, I was fascinated by the idea that one person could create something as infinite as a book, and a group of people could create something as overwhelming as a film. I remember watching Coraline for the first time and scouring the internet for any behind-the-scenes footage or interviews. Whatever I could find to better understand the thing that impressed me so much.
Eventually, I noticed that discussions surrounding art were beginning to turn stale. Movies were labelled either masterpieces or failures, books on uncomfortable themes were insensitive and harmful, and the boundaries of storytelling stopped being pushed over all. It seemed as though art had become a tool for comfort rather than a tool for expression.
I decided to create DBNR as a way to refocus art’s existence. I want us to look at the art that makes us happy, upset, and uncomfortable — and even the art that doesn’t leave an impression on us at all — and consider the why behind those feelings instead of disregarding them. And I hope you’ll join me on my journey in doing so.