Animator. Director. Artist. Scapegoat.
Why not believe in Her? You Gotta Believe from Nina Paley on Vimeo. In this episode of Seder-Masochism, Moses is confronted by the goddesses the Patriarchy is about to crush. Directed animated etc. by Nina Paley (me) Music: “You Gotta Believe” written by Norman Whitfield, sung by the Pointer Sisters, circa 1976 Free goddess … Continue reading “You Gotta Believe”
Why I am returning to my regular dose of Prozac after 2 years of tapering off. A few days ago, at a candy store in another town, I asked if I could buy some empty chocolate boxes. The co-owner came out and said no, “we’re a candy store, we want you to buy candy not … Continue reading “Back on ‘Zac”
People assure me AI art is “soulless,” that unlike human artists AI can’t be “original.” It can only copy. This reflects a widespread misunderstanding of how human artists work: we copy, and there’s no such thing as “original.” I understood this 16 years ago. We draw from more or less the same pool of culture … Continue reading “Soul and Intention”
So much of my past lives on fecebook. People who believe in more than 2 sexes; the same “scientific” and “compassionate” articles on this subject keep getting re-shared by my former friends and acquaintances. Also denunciations of Twitter and declarations of moving to Bluesky. I feel so disconnected from my past now. Who even am … Continue reading “My Past lives on Fecebook”
The temptation to self-loathing, like the temptation to drink or use drugs, is social. When women of a certain age (mine) gather, as time passes and trust develops, the conversation often turns to plastic surgery. This is a bonding ritual: a display of intimacy and offering, because plastic surgery is hidden as much as possible … Continue reading “A Little Poison”
“God loves you more than you can ever love Him!” declares the guest speaker of my online cult workshop. I am doing the Twelve Steps with Big Book Awakening, a workbook, study method, and online community (or cult) of over 300 recovering alcoholics, drug users, compulsive eaters, “chaos creators,” and other literal and figurative addicts … Continue reading “The Power of Doubt”