The Fountain
The Fountain by David Scott Hay, published by Whiskey Tit in February 2021, is a literary exploration that delves into the lives of two underground artists who unexpectedly achieve acclaim through a kiddie art exhibit in a Chicago museum. This edition spans 462 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the intertwining fates of four characters, including a washed-up art critic and a successful TV artist, as they navigate the complexities of creativity, jealousy, and existential dilemmas.
Readers will encounter a blend of psychological and romantic elements as the characters grapple with the allure of a mysterious fountain that may have granted them their artistic genius. The story raises questions about ambition and the price of success, all while maintaining a tone reminiscent of literary giants like Vonnegut and Palahniuk. The Fountain invites reflection on the nature of creativity and the often chaotic journey of those who seek recognition in the art world.
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Two no-talents nobodies have each created a masterpiece in a kiddie art exhibit at a museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago. That critic over there wants to rep them. Be their manager. Guide their careers.
That critic? He’s going to find out that maybe, just maybe, they both drank from a fountain on the third floor of the museum. Maybe it’s the water that made them geniuses. Regardless, their legacy is secure. They will be remembered. Celebrated.
How jealous would you be? Just one drink. And you could be the celebrated one. But shortly thereafter, you die.
Maybe.
The Fountain follows four characters pulled into an existential riptide.
- Jasper P. Duckworth, a washed-up art critic and failed playwright, who wants to champion the fountain.
- Ross Robards, a successful TV show artist and veteran, who wants to destroy the fountain.
Caught in the middle of this impending minor apocalypse are two underground artists:
- B, a middle-aged sculptor, always on the verge of a big break. Will he drink?
- Jawbone, B’s talented, but self-destructive rival. Will she drink?
Would you drink?
If you’ve ever had a creative idea, urge, or just wanted to call bullshit on something hanging in a museum, you might feel the pull of The Fountain, a literary dramedy in the vein of Vonnegut, Palahniuk, and Monty Python.
Introduction by Pinckney Benedict
Warning: Side effects may include: ego inflammation, FOMO, flashbulb eyes, aphenphosmphobia, loss of privacy, stalkeritis, champagne lips, laryngospasm, combat finger, IBS, loss of common sense, cocaine tongue, chronomentrophobia, and a slight chance of a minor apocalypse. Consult your spiritual advisor before imbibing.
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