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Milne Publishing is proud to present Artist Talk Magazine issue 27. This issue is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of art.

Everyone featured within this issue have given interesting, in-depth, honest accounts about themselves, their work, views and ideas. In addition to the amazing images of the work they have produced, which I know you the reader will enjoy and be inspired by.

Thank you to everyone who entered our open call.

The cover of this issue is by Erick Mota, titled Brain Vs. Heart: Round 1.

“You’ve heard of the saying ‘the heart rules the head’ but in real life, things are never that simple. Every day we are forced to make decisions between our emotions and practicality, and I’ve depicted that war here.

In this unique artwork, you’ll notice both the brain and the heart are tied in a boxing match. There is no winner in this battle, showing that they are both worthy foes – each the other’s equal canceling out the successes of the other part and each other’s nemesis, destined to fight for eternity.

When I first decided to create this piece, I imagined it with the feel of a real boxing match with a crowd, advertisements, and a referee. But then I decided against that to provide more meaning to the artwork. In every individual’s battle of the brain versus heart, there is no crowd, no advertisements, and we are our own referee.

It’s “you versus you,” as you decide between a problem-solving approach versus an emotion-driven approach in handling things.

This painting is titled “Brain Vs. Heart: Round 1,” and will be an ongoing series with Round 2 coming next, in a different setting, showing the ongoing battle that we face.

Each piece within the series will never show a winning side, but rather the beginning of the battle, leaving it up to the viewer to determine their own winner. There will also be a secret element in each one, with ‘Round 1’ featuring the heart wearing the shorts of Mike Tyson and the brain wearing the shorts of the late Muhammed Ali. ”

Written by - Erick Mota

Thank you to everyone involved.

Grant Milne,
Founder of Artist Talk Magazine

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