Provocateur Tapestries

Description: In "provocateur," a word borrowed directly from French, one sees the English verb "provoke." Both "provoke" and "provocateur" derive from Latin provocare, meaning "to call forth." Why do we say "provocateur" for one who incites another to action, instead of simply "provoker"? Perhaps it's because of "agent provocateur," a term of French origin that literally means "provoking agent." Both "agent provocateur" and the shortened "provocateur" can refer to someone (such as an undercover police officer or a political operative) whose job is to incite people to break the law so that they can be arrested. A person who provokes trouble, causes dissension, or the like; agitator.

Description: Fight

Description: Jean Cocteau quote: When I write, I disturb. When I show a film, I disturb. When I exhibit my painting, I disturb, and I disturb if I don’t. I have a knack for disturbing.

Description: The difference between a self-called genius and me is that I'm still too naive to give myself that title.

Description: Théroigne de Méricourt in minimalist art portrait illustration. This is part of the portrait illustration series from my collections of French Revolution - Minimalist Portrait.

Description: Legendary Uncle Rags with his classic hairstyle and beard with an Los Angeles / beach vibe! Complete with palm trees and perfect sunset! Perfect for summer!

Description: Legendary Uncle Rags with his classic hairstyle and beard with speeding away in his pickup truck!

Description: Official Uncle Rags and sketchNkustom mashup!

Description: Official Uncle Rags and sketchNkustom team up for Uncle Rags' official clothing line!