Progressive Humanism

By Jane Dexter

Artist’s StatementFor my sustained investigation I decided to investigate the idea of Progressive Humanism, being the application of the philosophical and artistic concept of Humanism, based in the Renaissance, to a more modern and futuristic context. Inspired by a multitude of Renaissance masterpieces, I first applied artistic humanism to a more modern context. Later on I experimented with new artistic media and methods as well as more in depth ideas to apply both artistic and philosophical humanism to meaningful, multifaceted works straight out of my imagination that explore Humanism going into the future.

Humanism (noun): an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems● a Renaissance cultural movement

which turned away from medieval scholasticism and revived interest in Ancient Greek and Roman thought

#1: A Modern Muse

“We are, we are the face of the future.We are, we are the digital heartbeat.We are, we are the face of the future…” — Digital by Imagine Dragons

#2: Venus Of Urbano

“If you love it like I love it,And you feel what I feel inside,If you want it like I want it,Then baby let’s get it tonight…”— This Is Love by Will.i.am

#3: Hey David

“World goes ‘round, life I chose.What comes next? I never really know.A million miles left to go…”— How Bad Do You Want It by Sevyn Streeter

#4: Civil Seer

“In my mind, in my head,This is where we all came from.The dreams we have, the love we share,This is what we’re waiting for…”— In My Mind by Axwell

#5: Planning For The Future (Process)

“Work it harder, Make it better, Do it faster, Makes us stronger…”— Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

#6: Written In The Stars

“Written in the stars,A million miles away,A message to the main…”—Written In The Stars by Tinie Tempah

#7: More Planning For The Future (Process)“Work it harder,Make it better, Do it faster,Makes us stronger,More than ever, Hour after,Our work is Never over…”— Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk

#8: Never Too Late To Change For The Better

“As I’m looking upSuddenly the sky erupts.Flames alight the trees,Spread to falling leaves,Now they’re right upon me.

Wait if I’m on fireHow am I so deep in love? When I dream of dyingI never feel so loved…”— Trampoline by SHAED

#9: Never Too Late to Save Us From Ourselves

— Damned by Kevin Sherwood

#10: Ecstasy Of The Savant“Better Than I ever thought it could possibly be. It’s perfect, it’s passion, it’s setting me freeFrom all of my sadness, the tears that I’ve cried.I have spent all of my life

Waiting for tonight…”— Waiting For Tonight by Jennifer Lopez