Further, it seems logical to the citizens of this Empire that they have as much right to honour our world at a distance as closer to home. When we look around we cannot help but be amazed at the facility of our collective hands. These hands assemble, draw attention, make beautiful, monumentalize, and take part in ongoing creation. When we look at the hands of Da Vinci, Gauguin, or Andrew Wyeth, we see evidence of this Empire. The contribution of our Empire is destined to continue and to be even greater, and the greatest of all will be respect.
Art is a language, an instrument of knowledge, an instrument of communication.
As an aid to quality it's useful to realize we're taking part in something greater. At an ancient mahogany easel, an Underwood portable, or at a Formica table in a kitchen corner, we make modest objects that have a brilliant and civilizing potential. If you would like to comment on this letter, please do so. If you include your email address following your name at the end of your letter we will publish it also. This does not mean that recipients will automatically be subscribed to the twice-weekly letter.