There is nothing new under the sun, thus was written, but yet: the wheel has to be invented anew every day. It is an important task for the artists to occupy themselves with this in order to give meaning to the meaningless.
But what art is cannot be described. It is a ‘’ mer a boire’’, in the past, in the present and will hopefully stay that way in the future. Into this infinite sea Joe Cillen jumped, also literally, in order to explore the underwaterworld as a deepsea diver.
This favourite pastime, pursued with dedication, is typical of Joe.
It is a manifestation of his love for everything that has to do with the sea and his inclination towards adventure and the unknown. Under the water you can see the world with clean eyes, that is to say, watch in amazement and in admiration. For years Joe sailed the seas and has been in touch with many different cultures. This helped to recognise the typical aspects of our own culture and gives them a certain perspective.