Humans of Artlando

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Yesterday at Orlando Weekly's first-ever Artlando event, a massive celebration of our local arts and culture scene, local photographer (and OW contributor) Robert Bartlett volunteered his time to document some of the people who came to participate in the event. We asked people to give us their first names and to make one simple statement, either about themselves or about why they appreciate art. We've assembled them into this gallery, which we're calling Humans of Artlando (with our appreciation for and apologies to the creators of the "Humans of" concept, Humans of New York). – Erin Sullivan

 

**We did our best to keep names and statements lined up with your photos, but due to a bit of rain-related chaos, it is possible that we have transposed a name or two along the way (we are, after all, only Humans of Artlando, too) – please email Erin Sullivan at [email protected] if you catch a mistake, and we'll correct ASAP. Thank you!

09/27/2014
Photos by Robert Bartlett http://bartlettimage.com/
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Andrew: "Art is the channelling of the infinite into form. Make sure channelling is spelled the right way, with two Ls."
Andrew: "Art is the channelling of the infinite into form. Make sure channelling is spelled the right way, with two Ls."
Jasmine: "Art is everything around you. It's major, it's manmade, it's crazy how you express yourself."
Jasmine: "Art is everything around you. It's major, it's manmade, it's crazy how you express yourself."
Donna: "I recently moved here from Austin, Texas, and it's so laid back the people are always two hours late."
Donna: "I recently moved here from Austin, Texas, and it's so laid back the people are always two hours late."
Patrick: "Art makes the mundane tolerable."
Patrick: "Art makes the mundane tolerable."
Billy: "I am art."
Billy: "I am art."
Mayor Buddy Dyer is Orlando's biggest arts supporter.
Mayor Buddy Dyer is Orlando's biggest arts supporter.
Nadine and Shawna and Kenna: "We love art because it embodies the soul. And it makes it makes us feel stuff in our heart place."
Nadine and Shawna and Kenna: "We love art because it embodies the soul. And it makes it makes us feel stuff in our heart place."
Isabel and Milan: "Let us give thanks."
Isabel and Milan: "Let us give thanks."
Sam: "I like the pure enjoyment and freedom of expression in art. It doesn’t have to be specific things, it can be anything you want to make up. Anything. You can just think it up, and you can just do it."
Sam: "I like the pure enjoyment and freedom of expression in art. It doesn’t have to be specific things, it can be anything you want to make up. Anything. You can just think it up, and you can just do it."
Doug: "I'm that mushroom guy."
Doug: "I'm that mushroom guy."
Olivia: "I like art because I like the creativity and how the different colors combine and how it’s just nice to look at. And some types of art can be calming and exciting. Or sad."
Olivia: "I like art because I like the creativity and how the different colors combine and how it’s just nice to look at. And some types of art can be calming and exciting. Or sad."
Stephan and Teddi:
What do you love about art?
Stephan: "Just being different." 
Teddi: "It’s an expression of self. Of individuality."
Stephan and Teddi:
What do you love about art?
Stephan: "Just being different."
Teddi: "It’s an expression of self. Of individuality."
Stephanie and Sophia: 
Tell us something about yourself. 
"I am Sophia's aunt, and we go on day dates to explore our city."
Stephanie and Sophia:
Tell us something about yourself.
"I am Sophia's aunt, and we go on day dates to explore our city."
Emmanuel, Riley and Elijah: "We're cool."
Emmanuel, Riley and Elijah: "We're cool."
Mariana: 
Why do you like art? 
"Because. I don't know."
Do you make art?
"Yes. I like to paint."
What kind of paintings? Oil, acrylic?
"Both."
Mariana:
Why do you like art?
"Because. I don't know."
Do you make art?
"Yes. I like to paint."
What kind of paintings? Oil, acrylic?
"Both."
Steven and Alberto and Ines: "Art is important because the world needs more creativity. There is never enough."
Steven and Alberto and Ines: "Art is important because the world needs more creativity. There is never enough."
Renee and Eric: 
Why do you love art?
Renee: "It's fun to look at. I'm not too serious about it, so ..."
Eric: "I'll have to agree."
Renee and Eric:
Why do you love art?
Renee: "It's fun to look at. I'm not too serious about it, so ..."
Eric: "I'll have to agree."
Jonathan: 
What do you love about art?
"Creating."
Jonathan:
What do you love about art?
"Creating."
Francisco: 
Why do you think art is important? 
"Well, i guess art is important because it’s a reflection of life. Life imitates art. And its expression, ultimately, is one way from one person’s mind into the mind of another. A way for people to express themselves, from one medium to another."
Francisco:
Why do you think art is important?
"Well, i guess art is important because it’s a reflection of life. Life imitates art. And its expression, ultimately, is one way from one person’s mind into the mind of another. A way for people to express themselves, from one medium to another."
Tristan and Alexi and Justin: 
What do you like about art?
"Everything."
"Everything about art."
"Animals. i like all the art."
Tristan and Alexi and Justin:
What do you like about art?
"Everything."
"Everything about art."
"Animals. i like all the art."
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