Most of the people that know me know I am an artist that hates titles. It was over ten years ago now that I admitted to myself that I was not only in love with art, but the process of making art. It didn’t matter what art form it was, all of them intrigued me so I made the decision to begin to study everything. I learned cake decorating, studied ballet, learned to knit and crochet….I was busy. I work in various mediums, do many things: Design: fashion, interior, graphic. Photography, mixed media, FUNKtional art, make-up, painting (acrylic & oil) cake decorating. Community Organizing: cultural, artistic, educational, social….. and a B.A. in communications with an emphasis in Film.
I may have mentioned that it took many years for me to not view my eclectic mix of skills as a handicap, but rather an asset. Finally at this age there is only one title I am completely comfortable claiming and that is the title of “The Mod.Villian”, as in the Modern Day Vaudevillian. The story of the Mod.Villians is a long one that I’ll save for later. But for now suffice it to say a Mod.Villian is defined as follows: One that is committed to restoring tradition and excellence that has been lost; One who utilizes every opportunity & various mediums and tactics to create; often wears face make-up to redefine what is beautiful and celebrate what is unique; Dedicated to fulfilling their life’s mission devoting themselves to individuality, art, activism, discipline, precision, innovation and elevation. Founded in 2007, Mod.Villians defined the term “ARTivism” branding themselves as “ARTivists”. Mod.Villians live by their own rules and ideas. Mod.Villians are not religious, but spiritual. …Mod.Villians are limitless beings with their own LIVE-style. Below are “the rules” that the Mod.Villians live by better known as ‘The Mod.Villian Creed’. After I read it to my girlfriend, she demanded a copy. …Then she demanded a URL for it. So now I share it with you today. It ain’t the 10 Commandments, but then again, why should it be? ~From the Mod.Villian Mistress of Ceremoniez: That’s ME.
The Mod.Villian Creed ( I )
Make a joyful noise unto your lord in EVERYTHING that you do.
Respect nature.
Judge no one.
Be honest with yourself.
Respect yourself.
Celebrate your gifts.
Celebrate your mind, body and spirit.
Don’t bore God.
Love your weaknesses.
Celebrate your strengths.
Sit at the feet of the children.
Tell stories.
Have stories told to you.
Respect each others time.
Unlearn your “I Mentality”.
Strive to top no one but yourself.
Never repeat yourself (figuratively speaking).
Strategize first, act second.
Grow a little, or a lot ALL WAYS.
Written by “The Mod.Villian M.istress of C.eremoniez”,
Holly-Kai Hurd c.2010
Feel free to download a copy for yourself. Happy 2011
