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Nov 28 09 3:47 PM
GrotesqueLullaby wrote: shiggins wrote: TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: Having worked in an Art Gallery I can honestly say that most artists want you to get THEIR point and if you don't they will freely let you know (if they are there. In many cases especially in larger galleries there will be an essay about said artist or said piece of art) At least thats been my experience and trust me , I saw more unconventional art then what would be considered "normal". You mean an artist statement, that is not supposed to be more than a page long? Its usually pretty vague, and I know artists to write fake ones just because. And no, artists may have their own reasons for making the work but in the end most realize that it will always mean different things to different people, and its up for interpretation. I just dont get how anyone expect people to see something and not have any opinion on it whatsoever. Thats the point of seeing things isnt it? To interpret what it is we are seeing? LOL, that's me sometimes.
shiggins wrote: TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: Having worked in an Art Gallery I can honestly say that most artists want you to get THEIR point and if you don't they will freely let you know (if they are there. In many cases especially in larger galleries there will be an essay about said artist or said piece of art) At least thats been my experience and trust me , I saw more unconventional art then what would be considered "normal". You mean an artist statement, that is not supposed to be more than a page long? Its usually pretty vague, and I know artists to write fake ones just because. And no, artists may have their own reasons for making the work but in the end most realize that it will always mean different things to different people, and its up for interpretation. I just dont get how anyone expect people to see something and not have any opinion on it whatsoever. Thats the point of seeing things isnt it? To interpret what it is we are seeing?
TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: Having worked in an Art Gallery I can honestly say that most artists want you to get THEIR point and if you don't they will freely let you know (if they are there. In many cases especially in larger galleries there will be an essay about said artist or said piece of art) At least thats been my experience and trust me , I saw more unconventional art then what would be considered "normal".
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Whoa, there. I'm an asshole because I happened to make art for the art's sake and -gasp- there's not always some deeper meaning or thought process behind it? Thanks for the memo. =P Some people like be told exactly what they want to hear, and aren't satisfied with, "this horse was black because I felt like it. She's also trotting and looking flirty because I felt like that too." No, they'd rather an essay, and I'd rather get a good grade. "Insert profound after thought explanation on my could-have-been-thought-process." That sounds about right. As for it being understood: I think the work should speak for itself, and personally I would rather hear the raw interpretations of others prior to tainting it with my own intent.
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TrickRoperDeluxe wrote: Like I said , those are the experiences I have with artists. As for that gal that lies , well lets just say if she had pride in what she did she wouldnt lie.
Nov 28 09 5:58 PM
newmare wrote: Whoa, there. I'm an asshole because I happened to make art for the art's sake and -gasp- there's not always some deeper meaning or thought process behind it? Thanks for the memo. =P Some people like be told exactly what they want to hear, and aren't satisfied with, "this horse was black because I felt like it. She's also trotting and looking flirty because I felt like that too." No, they'd rather an essay, and I'd rather get a good grade. "Insert profound after thought explanation on my could-have-been-thought-process." That sounds about right. As for it being understood: I think the work should speak for itself, and personally I would rather hear the raw interpretations of others prior to tainting it with my own intent. My teacher for my first college ceramics class was like that. Actual conversation... Teacher-Oh why did you create this? Me-Because I like the look of it, and I wanted to. Teacher-But whats the FEELING behind it? Me-Um, I like, so I suppose like would be the feeling. Teacher-No no no. In order for it to actually BEEEEE something there has to be FEELING behind it. God that class sucked.
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