Mark Wyse, Surfers

From Mark Wyse's "Surfers" 2000

“Sentimental” is a word I don’t feel comfortable acknowledging. I prefer “naïve,” “absorbed,” “impressionistic,” anything except “sentimental.” I tend to defend against it by intellectualizing my desires. When making a mix-tape for someone you don’t have to deal with your conscience beating down on you. What better gift is there than what two lovers might share—the ability to be vulnerable without needing a reason.

—Mark Wyse’s 500 Words for artforum.com.

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