Daniel Johnston Handbook -- The Coolest Fundie Ever

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Quote From The Daniel Johnston Handbook (1999, Tarssa Yazdani):

Women
Women are nearly always objectified in Daniel's art. They are not part of the dynamic, mutating world the rest of the characters exist in. Women are static, frozen in posture and form, yet exert enormous power over the accompanying characters. More frequently women are depicted as headless, limbless torsos. Daniel says this image came from looking at pictures of poorly preserved ancient statues, the "Venus De Milo" in particular. But his torsos have more of a "Venus of Willendorf" feel, with massive breasts and thighs. Women rarely participate in the evolutionary process. When they do, it's usually a devolution, where women grow snake and lizard bodies. They are usually imposing, totemic creatures, which personify a certain frustration and lack of understanding on Daniel's part, as well as an idealized, inviolate admiration.

[Ellen Forradalom]

1. Is this the same Daniel Johnston

who wrote and recorded 'Speeding Motorcycles' and other songs?

http://www.hihowareyou.com/

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2. Yes thanks for the link. nt