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RATIONAL CHAOTICISM

manifesto

01. The Soul of Art

Art without meaning can barely be called art. It's a shell. It's hollow and it's brief. Just as music without melody becomes mere noise, art without purpose becomes decoration. True art lingers in the soul.


02. Process over Premeditation

Art doesn't need to begin with purpose. Let it germinate in uncertainty. Allow meaning to be discovered through creation itself. Chaos is the fertile soil where meaning takes root and grows wild, unbound by premeditation.


03. The Fusion of Realms

Creation is the union of the tangible and the intangible. It is a dance between our preconscious, conscious, and unconscious selves. It bridges the spiritual and the material. Determinism and free will. A harmony of opposites.


04. Engaging the Viewer

Good art is a magnet, it pulls the viewer closer. It captivates from afar, yet deepens its hold with proximity.

It invites the viewer to uncover its layers, forging a connection that transcends the surface.

05. The Eternal Evolution

To be a Rational Chaoticist means to evolve endlessly. To explore new techniques, unearth fresh perspectives, and navigate the infinite ways of understand the the world around us. Growth is the essence of the practice.

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06. Boundless Expression

True creation knows no borders. It is boundless in form, material, medium, and technique. It thrives on the ideals of rationality and chaos, free from the constraints of convention. Express yourself in your own unique way.


07. Embracing Unexpected Moments in Daily Life

Embrace the seemingly random events in your life. A strange moment, an accidental mark, a misstep. These are not coincidences; they are the universe speaking. Listen, absorb, and allow the unseen forces to guide you.


08. Allowing Chaos to Creep Back In

When the mind falters and creativity stalls, allow chaos reclaim its place. Step away, pause, and sleep on it.

In the stillness, the unbidden will emerge, shaping your work in unexpected and amazing ways.


09. You Are NOT the Chosen One

We need to remain soft as clay, open to the imprints of others. Reject the illusion of being above others. You are human—flesh and blood. The world is rich with voices to guide and transform your thoughts.


10. What Comes After is Always in Affinity to What Went Before
Everything is interconnected, bound by affinity and continuity. What comes next grows from what came before. Every mistake, every triumph, every passing moment. Each is essential, woven into the fabric of the universe,

just as it is meant to be.

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Full manifesto coming soon.

All works © Karl Hoffmann 2022. Please do not reproduce without the expressed written consent of Karl Hoffmann.

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