Saturday, December 2, 2017
I am especially saddened today to hear of the death of Thomas Schottman.
Our relationship spans decades. We have been friends & fellow artists both seeking to create the “unknown beings”. As Thom quotes Raymond Duchamp-Villon, 1909- "The sole purpose of the artist is neither descriptive nor imitation but the creation of unknown beings from elements which are always present but not apparent.". I have always shared this same philosophy & the same working mythology. My time with Tom is remembered by me as time that was very productive, precious & joyful.
Over the many years Tom was a true & caring friend. We were always able to be find a special connection through our love of art, the importance of teaching & the willingness to help younger artists.
My interaction with Tom, on so many levels, has always been a joy of sharing both him to me & me to him. Looking back, I feel I always got the better of the deal.
I will sincerely miss him in my life. There is a large void in my heart as a result of his passing. He was an inspiration to so many of us and he has left a great legacy for us all to remember.
I wish my sincere condolences to his family, his wife, Ruth Schottman; children, Elly, Ann, Timothy, Wendy and Kate.
