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How often have we heard the stale "... Oh and the artists explanation was a load of crap"? Of course a verbal description is never adequate and if words can exhaust the meaning of a work of art then what is the point of that particular piece of art work existing? And it's hardly a true comment this "and the artists explanation was a load of crap". Just observe ... most artists try their best to distance themselves from such conversations!

Posted by: lushmindvoicelooks at December 7, 2011 9:55 PM

Hi Blogers The Archibald is currently on it's regional tour, don't miss it. It is my favourite year for this annual exhibtn.
keep calm & carry on Mal

Posted by: musicmal at October 3, 2011 10:04 AM

A few times I have been to a gallery were the artist was giving a talk explaining their work.

On each occasion the artist made no sense.

Although I liked the work and the artist, I thought the artists talk was a load of crap.

Well that's what art critics are for. Leave the art to the artist and the explanation to the critic, that's what they're there for.

Where is Sister Wendy when you need her or Clive James for that matter?

Posted by: stephen54 at July 23, 2011 5:11 PM

PS - in case you want to see what she was describing . search for >>
Kate Dorrough, Linking near and far, 2009. Oil & acrylic on canvas, 86.5 x 137.5cm

KATE DORROUGH: LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS, NEAR AND FAR

Landscape?? ha !

Posted by: insearchofduende at March 15, 2011 11:52 AM

Posted by: stephen54 at January 25, 2011 12:39 AM

Not even Wolfe could explain what Kate Dorrough was trying to achieve when she explained one of her paintings as :

"The generous planes and sloping curves are echoed in the negative and positive spaces of the picture plane, with its evolution of layers of paint I hope to capture a physical monumentality with a refined sculptural simplicity."

Not even a barrister would try to con their audience with nonsense like that.

As for 'dates' - a night in jail might just be what some artists need... might help them to get their 'head out of their dates'

Posted by: insearchofduende at March 15, 2011 11:26 AM

wisdom01 - 116 000 people strolled the Museum of Modern Art in New York City over the course of 47 days, to drink in the beauty and simplicity of Matisse's, "Le Bateau." "Clouds, water, a sailboat." They all looked right at it...and not one of those 116 000 people recognised, that it was hanging there upside down. Art experts, snobs and critics alike were unaware of this, and still critiqued, admired and critisised this humble masterpiece.

"The Painted Word" by Tom Wolf will explain that concept. Its laugh out loud funny at times. It's available at Amazon I think.

Posted by: stephen54 at January 25, 2011 12:39 AM

likesowhatever

Well we don't always know that we are having fun at the time.

And fun does not have to be be romantic - just fun and/or interesting.

I enjoy a trip around an art gallary - or just hanging out.

Maybe a day in court would be interesting. I have never done that.

Posted by: stephen54 at November 5, 2010 12:44 AM

I am a self confessed art snob. I make art, curate exhibitions and have helped hundreds of emerging artists professionally. My snobbery is however tempered by a passion for education and sharing of knowledge and ideas. I would never dream of going on a first date to an art gallery, it is my profession and is akin to a barrister taking me to court for a date, hardly romantic.

Posted by: likesowhatever at October 21, 2010 8:22 PM

I enjoy walking around the art sites in a suit and tie and drinking the free drinks.

Thing is - I love some of the art. However when the artist explains it. The artists explanation is usually a load of crap.

Well I guess that's what art critics are for!

Artists do their art and the critics interpret it

Posted by: stephen54 at September 15, 2010 12:33 AM

Alike Bluemoonmagic comments, I too like to wander around the opening night or exhibition days listening to the comments, asking questions; good or bad; then surprise them that I am the artist! Some are embarassed, but I reassure them that honesty is virtue. As artist do whatever we want unlike graphic designers meeting clients needs.

Posted by: geminilion at August 9, 2010 8:13 PM

To view the amazing sand artist, Kseniya Simonova at work, go to:

[ You Tube Ukraine's Got Talent, Kseniya Simonova sand art ]

Posted by: wisdom01 at May 7, 2010 7:06 PM

There are many different mediums of art to admire. There is the painted art with hangs upon walls. There is the sculpted art which presents you with a 360 degree view. There is art suspended from ceilings. There is art which makes you think.

Then there is the uncomon art which can only be admired with the artist present. It cannot be auctioned or sold. It cannot be hung on a wall. It cannot be presented at an exhibition. It can be seen only once to never be seen again.

It is the temporary art form which unfolds as the artist creates it. The artist crafts a vision only to then have the scene either morph or disappear for the following scene.

I am referring to "sand art." Snobs, critics, artist, and admirers will be mesmorised by the skill, passion and creativity of sand artists.

A video accessable via the link below shows the winner of "Ukraine's Got Talent", Kseniya Simonova, 24, drawing a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World
War II. Her talent, which admittedly is a strange one, is mesmeric to watch. There is no doubt many people have seen this clip. For those who haven't, (or even for those who have) read on and watch this incredible young woman work her magic.

The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about $130,000.00

She begins by creating a scene showing a couple sitting holding hands on a bench under a starry sky, but then warplanes appear and the happy scene is obliterated.

It is replaced by a woman's face crying, but then a baby arrives and the woman smiles again. Once again war returns and Miss Simonova throws the sand into chaos from which a young woman's face appears.

She quickly becomes an old widow, her face wrinkled and sad, before the image turns into a monument to an Unknown Soldier.

This outdoor scene becomes framed by a window as if the viewer is looking out on the monument from within a house.

In the final scene, a mother and child appear inside and a man standing
outside, with his hands pressed against the glass, saying goodbye.

The Great Patriotic War, as it is called in Ukraine, resulted in one in four of the population being killed with eight to 11 million deaths out of a population of 42 million.

Kseniya Simonova says:
"I find it difficult enough to create art using paper and pencils or paintbrushes, but using sand and fingers is beyond me. The art, especially when the war is used as the subject matter, even brings some
audience members to tears. And there's surely no bigger compliment."

I believe the unique abilities of this artist should be shared by all with an appreciation of every style and medium of art. The mortality of this particular type of art give one a sense of privilege to behold and be captivated even if for but a mere moment. Like a candle flickering in the wind, at any moment, it could be gone.

Posted by: wisdom01 at May 5, 2010 9:35 PM

116 000 people strolled the Museum of Modern Art in New York City over the course of 47 days, to drink in the beauty and simplicity of Matisse's, "Le Bateau." "Clouds, water, a sailboat." They all looked right at it...and not one of those 116 000 people recognised, that it was hanging there upside down. Art experts, snobs and critics alike were unaware of this, and still critiqued, admired and critisised this humble masterpiece. This was a perfect example of how viewers take works of art at face value, and convey to others the artists interpretation, yet lack the capacity to comprehend the artist himself, and his true definition channeled through his work. Another painting adorning the gallery walls of the Museum of Modern Art, is Piet Mondrian's contemporary abstract, "Broadway Boogie-Woogie," inspired by an overhead depiction of the glitz and glitter of Broadway by night. Two men stood before this colourful oil on canvas. One, an art critic, the other, an artist. The critic told the man to his left that the painting was childish, not worthy of being on the company of other great masterpieces, and that even he, himself could have painted it. The artist turned to the critic and simply stated, "But you didn't," and walked away. Some art is ambiguous. It is left to the interpretation of the viewer, and the viewer alone. Other pieces of art clearly express emotion, motivation, state of mind. To truly acknowledge and/or appreciate the piece of art, one must acknowledge and/or appreciate the time, care and "intimacy" the artist shared with their masterpiece at that point in time of their life. Their moment of expression emotion and motivation, which will never be repeated, is captured forever for everyone to experience.

People's taste in art varies. Some prefer Matisse over Magreet, others prefer Monet over Manet. Whichever the case may be, if there is art hanging on the wall of a gallery, it has been deemed worthy of being there. To be a snob of art is to be "truly" ignorant. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. However, some so-called expert opinions should be best left unsaid by those whom are not artists themeslves, and should save themselves the embarrassment of coming off a fool.

Posted by: wisdom01 at April 28, 2010 7:55 PM

Is objectifying the art snob inverted snobbery? There is an important distinction between judgement and choice. Being judgemental is the playground of the insecure. Choice and the freedom to choose is the home of democracy. We are pack animals who are most comfortable amongst our tribe, it's what gives us a sense of belonging. Personally it's unimportant to me what knowledge, ability and or preferences someone has, I just care that visual culture is a way of life. I do believe though that unless an opinion is sought we should all let our eyes do the talking and keep our opinions to ourselves. I'd like to share a comment of Albert Tuckers' for it's simplicity, he said not long before he died "I regard the context of an individual as just as important as the individual...there's no such thing as an individual in a vacuum or floating in space without an environment. No such thing. If you want to conceive of an individual and what he's about there, it's got to be always in the context of what immediate environment he's in, because it's a two-way relationship."

Posted by: thursdayschild at April 16, 2010 10:19 PM

I must admit i am an art snob, i think all art should to the calibre of Da Vinci or Michelangelo OR the caves of lascaux lol

but i mean i would not alienate people or not date them because they do not happen to share my snobbish ideas :)

Posted by: confuciussay at April 10, 2010 8:39 PM

Nice article, thanks. When you're a practitioner it's not snobbery to try and seek out a partner who understands the creative mind. It's just important, that's all. Creatives can be the most frustrating lot. And living, conversing, communing with a like minded soul brings about inspiration. Which is incredibly important. But only to creatives, if you get my drift. Cheers, C247

Posted by: creative247 at April 6, 2010 9:46 PM

I'm an artist - starving, but it’s my main gig. To pay the bills I'm also teaching a bit...adult art students. I have to say I have wandered around galleries with the most informed and least informed of spectators and their comments are sometimes surprising. I can’t stand those people who look at art with a “I know what I like” attitude and who think that if its not something they would hang on the lounge room wall or sit in the front garden then its just not good art. I’m no art snob – I believe art should be everywhere and accessible to everyone. However, I am a firm believer that to truly appreciate art requires an education. Art has three lives, the one in the studio in the mind and the hands of the artist and all they bring to it. The one in the world when its displayed to the public and its meaning is measured against all the weight of cultural expectations and the one in the eyes of the beholder who brings a life time of learning and baggage with them to filter what they see. Unfortunately many people don’t get this, they fail to give the art is space and to sit and contemplate before deciding if it’s “good” or “bad”. Although I have seen plenty of art I don't like, and art that does not move me (APT6 is a good example) Making Art is intensely human, its about us, who and what we are - I pose a new question – is there such a thing as “bad” art?

Posted by: oceanmi at April 5, 2010 4:44 PM

Well I consider myself an artist in different ways.. I love to paint, photograph and also love printing and some sculpture.. am gearing up for an exhibition next year.. whilst studying Fine Art as well.
Art Snobs irk me to no end. Art is perception.. and its about beauty and ugly and everything in between. I look for colour, shape, depth, and texture when looking at others art. I don't know a lot about artists.. even the most famous.. I do like Jackson Pollack though.. and actually used to not like his work but have a better appreciation for it. I prefer to look at people like me who are learning.. people who are experiment.. to me that is fascinating stuff..
A lot of art snobs.. I think do not tend to appreciate art for what it is.. and even appreciate the work that went into the works that they might not like.
For me my art, is part of me.. its who I am.. my feelings my emotions, ideas, my world,

Posted by: suzieqt6 at December 6, 2009 3:47 PM

Yes, I probably am an Art Snob but I'm also an Art Lover. I've been doing art since high school in some form or another. Lately it's Photoshop.

My opinion (and it is only an opinion) is that I want art to look like it's supposed to regardless of what century it was painted in. I mean when I look at a portrait, I can see what it is instantly. (eg Arthur Streeton) I don't need a mile long explanation of what it is.

I also don't want to see an eye in one corner and the lips in another (eg Picasso). Some contemporary art is also like that. You look at it and think "What the?" or "What were they thinking?!". Some people really like Ken Done. To me, it's okaaay (50/50) but it's childlike. Sidney Nolan doesn't do anything for me either. I really hate the Ned Kelly works.

I don't expect everyone to agree with me and some will probably disagree. Art is all things to all people.

Posted by: tigergirl18 at November 20, 2009 9:09 PM

As an exhibiting artist, I often sneak into corners of my exhibitions and listen to the comments people make about my work - the good, the bad and the downright painfully ugly... What do I know about art? If it makes my heart sing and encourages good emotions - I like it. I'm not really fond of modernist work but I will look at it. I HATE Brett Whitely and Jackson Pollock does nothing for me... But Hans Heysen - wow! The light! Its such an INDIVIDUAL experience that we can be both snob and lover at the same time...

Posted by: fullmoonmagic at October 25, 2009 11:37 AM

Yes well - It is well known that in any discussion it takes no more than 40 iterations before someone mentions the word Nazi.

As to does being a lover of the arts or indeed being an art expert make one a better person - Well no.

It just means your a lover and/or an expert in the field of arts.

Posted by: stephen54 at October 3, 2009 12:53 AM

Artlover! I get a great deal of pleasure from both making & looking at art. When a painting or a piece of art really speaks to you, it's truly food for your soul. I also think that although an art education may help you to appreciate what an artwork is about & how it fits into the sceme of things, that connection with an artwork is very personal & individual. I'm just happy to see people enjoying art, whatever they like. Art snobs are boring!

Posted by: in2art at October 2, 2009 1:14 PM

i'm no snob, but i'm definately an art nazi. I know what is good and I know what is bad, and there is no reason for me at all to compromise. There are rules, boundaries and concepts all governed by a rich history of development. Try telling a mathematician that 2 + 2 = 5...

You don't have to like it, you don't have to love it, you just have to be critically aware of it. What is it that makes it good? What is is that makes it bad? Is it good because it's bad? How conscious is the work?

Snobs follow a strict adherence to fashion and trends, they have no interest whatsoever in becoming critically invested in art. They're much more interested in pushing forward an agenda that helps to enrich the gloss of their shell. They take on signs of work, and don't worry i'm not about to launch into some post-modernist Baudrillard theorem on signs and simulacrum....

Snobs generally hate it when someone actually knows what they are talking about and are likely to brush off any knowledge someone may have as that person name dropping or similar. I love that Panthers comment on noticing snobbery in others is a manifestation of seeing it in yourself.

But generally, when we are learning something new and we are trying to flex our muscles within that world, aren't we all snobs?

Posted by: shareawine at September 13, 2009 8:27 PM

Comment, praise and conflict are all part of the rich subjective entanglement that make up art and relationships.

Though are these comments on art similar if not the same as following a football team passionately?

So perhaps when we're up against a potential beau or beauette and arguing vehemently about the coloured fragments of a Kandinsky artwork. Are we really wanting express some doubled-up, pent-up LURVE/ART charged thing?

Ego and snobbery exist in the art world Hey it has to. I suppose what I'm questioning here is the motivation. Snobbery is never snobbery on its own. It wants to impress, to compete, to stand proud above all else.

To answer the question 'Do I have an air of snobbery' To answer honestly Yes, if I am going to notice snobbery in another person then I only know that snobbishness because on some level I see it in myself.

Art is totally full of it! Enjot it!

Posted by: panther19 at August 30, 2009 8:24 PM

I love all things art....the good, the bad & the ugly....it's all an expression!!! And what I REALLY love about it and I guess Art Snobs don't is that it is ALL subjective!!!

Posted by: arthappy at August 28, 2009 10:29 AM

Yeah I don't think I'm a snob but when I step into a gallery I can't help expressing how I feel about the exhibit. After a visual art degree its difficult not to attempt to communicate the history and meaning behind each work. People seem to be way too quick to pass judgment on those who are passionate about the art world.

Posted by: artkidcurtis at August 26, 2009 2:05 AM

no snob here either. Where deinately out there Kev! Just went to the ballet to see Romeo and Juliet. Was pleasantly suprised how they interpreted the play into Ballet.

Posted by: poldark79 at July 29, 2009 1:59 AM

No snob here, Im just looking for a ballet buddy. Is there nobody left who likes ballet and/or dance? Did all the women who love the dance become ballet mums?

Posted by: kev61 at July 26, 2009 7:03 PM

Songs I think the only way is through these blogs and blogs in the various communities.

It's not easy meeting people let alone when technology decides to become a barrier.

All I can say is good luck, dont' give up xo

Posted by: maybeperfect4u at July 22, 2009 9:13 AM

Songsfrom the Hills. Welcome to the blogs. If you go to your homepage there is a section on the bottom right hand side that says something like "Communities I belong to". If you click on the community, you will see others that also belong.

Best of luck!

Posted by: willow29 at July 22, 2009 8:41 AM

Hi Songfromthehills.

To talk to people from the communities you belong to is simply to make contact with them. First send a kiss or email. Their pics run across the screen of the community. Just look at their profiles and see if there is someone you like.

Other than that... you can always get amongst it on the blogs here. Lots of friendships and connections grow via the blogs.

Good luck.

Jen

Posted by: jen234 at July 22, 2009 7:53 AM

Can someone please tell me how to get to talk to people in these communities. I have lost too much of my life trying to work it out myself - think of the trees, the dolphins - and help me please.

Posted by: songsfromthehills at July 21, 2009 10:23 PM

Ok first of all I am new to this community ... and boy are they hard to find. I joined this community because I decided I might find like minded spirits. Also I decided to come 'out of the museum' and admit that I do like classical music, art galleries, opera - the whole bit.

Posted by: songsfromthehills at July 21, 2009 10:21 PM

To the question of art snobbery and if an appreciation, knowledge or love of the arts makes one a better person,

Well that idea had the boot put into it by Alex of "A Clock Work Orange"

And the First few minutes of "The Night Porter"

As for artists! We enjoy them for their art not their table manners - Handel didn't have any.

And you would not have risked having a drink with Caravaggio unless you really knew how to fight.

Posted by: stephen54 at June 8, 2009 10:27 PM

To the question of art snobbery and if an appreciation, knowledge or love of the arts makes one a better person,

Well that idea had the boot put into it by Alex of �A Clock Work Orange� . And the First few minutes of �The Night Porter�.

As for artists, we enjoy them for their art not their table manners � Handel didn�t have any. And you wouldn�t have risked having a drink with Caravaggio unless you really knew how to fight.

Posted by: stephen54 at June 2, 2009 7:05 PM

One of the Australian Artist I admired his art work is "Sidney Nolan.." beautiful

Posted by: mohegansun at May 7, 2009 4:15 PM

I'm curious, what is beauty ?
What is it about Nolan's 'work' that makes you say, "...beautiful"

Posted by: auntiechrist at May 14, 2009 1:49 PM

One of the Australian Artist I admired his art work is "Sidney Nolan.." beautiful

Posted by: mohegansun at May 7, 2009 4:15 PM

Auntie, did you feel no pain
Falling from that willow tree?
Will you do it please, again
'Cause my friend here didn't see.

*chuckles to self* Sorry, couldn't resist :)

Posted by: willow29 at May 7, 2009 3:06 PM

Is "master artisan" code? hehe

Posted by: willow29 at May 5, 2009 7:04 PM

Shane Warne is a master artisan, only Dali is more confounding!

Posted by: monkeyrobot at May 5, 2009 4:09 AM

Both are professors of scatology, although Dali was the better sledger imao.
;D

Posted by: auntiechrist at May 5, 2009 3:28 PM

Art is the most valued thing in the world...it is the expression of the highest form of human energy,the creative power nearest to the divine.The power is within - the question is how to reach it.

The artist does not teach us to see facts: he teaches us to feel harmonies.

Posted by: auntiechrist at May 5, 2009 10:03 AM

There is not an artistic form than can compete with the complexity of test cricket.

Subjectivity be damned!

Shane Warne is a master artisan, only Dali is more confounding!

Posted by: monkeyrobot at May 5, 2009 4:09 AM

Sweetmixture, I agree - same goes for music.

Posted by: willow29 at May 4, 2009 2:15 PM

It is not possible for all to admire and appreciate in the same way when it comes to art in whatever form and because of this very factor, there is such a rich diverse selection of art, enough variety to please everybody in some way.

I could never imagine breaking up with someone because their idea of art was not similar to my own. People interpret art in very different ways sometimes which allows for good discussion and a possible opening of our eyes to different viewpoints or for us to just be able to simply say we don't like a particular style.

Posted by: sweetmixture at May 4, 2009 1:24 PM

Stephen - a few art lovers on this blog!! :)

Posted by: willow29 at April 28, 2009 9:15 AM

Yep - A few art snobs in this blog.

Posted by: stephen54 at April 27, 2009 9:42 PM

Of course Australia celebrates sport above all other ventures and at the elite level, 'financial heaven' I have to say its pretty special the way sport -more often than not- develops the character of youths into self-assured and well adjusted adults. As for Warnie - men behaving badly - found with female celebrities as well - how is it though that the 'draw card' he so obviously provides leaves little room for 'setting standards'.
Moreover, I think its pretty disappointing that the finer arts are not highly valued in our country. Nevertheless, we are not all plebs - and should feel so much gratitude for the ability to truly appreciate!
A few years ago when I was helping my former partner deliver an Archibald Entry, I wandered off and found myself in corridor after corridor of uncovered entries. I was totally alone - not a soul came near me - everyone madly administering final entries. I genuinely lost track of time lost in the world of portraiture. If my conscious mind tried to warn me that clearly this area was out of bounds to the likes of me I simply shut it out. (My God - can I still get charged for this? Promise not to tell!) Anyway - imagine - a rare insight - Lucky Me!

Posted by: simplysummer at April 27, 2009 8:56 PM

Its true, Perth - its very distracting.

Posted by: willow29 at April 27, 2009 3:59 PM

I think Warnie on the sporting grounds looks so different than the warnie in his undies jiggling around with a couple of teenage girls. No doubt he is a great sportsman and has a place in Aust sporting history but his antics lead me to believe he is not that bright. I always think it is a shame when someone who is great is remembered by their indiscretions and the stupid way they have made themselves look. It's a bit like Lang Hancock in the West, great visionary but he will be remembered by a lot of people for Rose and, of course, his daughter Gina. Gosh that man must have lead a sad life at times.

Posted by: iaminperth at April 27, 2009 2:21 PM

Who'd want to see Warnie at a concert? I'd ask for my money back - the sleaze - yuck!

Posted by: humbledwarrior at April 27, 2009 1:27 PM

Or a concert! What a surprise to see Warnie as a "guest entertainer" at a concert. wtf?

Posted by: willow29 at April 27, 2009 10:51 AM

Ponder that the next time your stop by a pub, or packed sporting ground full of men, all chanting in unison; "WARRRNEEEE...WARRRNEEEE..."

*rolls eyes

Posted by: auntiechrist at April 27, 2009 12:16 AM

Yes - it is about getting it.
Appreciation of Fine Art, is quite like that of Fine Dining, or Literature (but with lots of pictures ) or Music...

Those that love watching cricket,swimming or 'thugby', or Group A auto racing, or the 'nags', have me scratching my forehead...

Artists have often been the driving force of cultural change in society and their contribution is painfully misunderstood and often completely undervalued .

Where would we all be without the genius of Mozart, Da Vinci, Picasso, Shakespere, Dickens, ...

"Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see."

Posted by: auntiechrist at April 27, 2009 12:11 AM

I was fortunate enough to share the life of an artist in the only other significant relationship I have experienced post-divorce - it was such a gif!. Living a creative life, I happily put my own writing on hold for over four years and do not regret a day as I supported him in his political comments on local contemporary and controversial life. As he sketched,I never tired of watching him create or hearing his ideas and visions for the world he hoped to change. A passionate individual myself, I envied his drive and determination to make a difference with little thought for personal recognition. Amazingly, the years slipped by as each new project marked time. Sadly, "everything has its season" ! Art inspirational? To this day, I have few words to capture the memories of that experience. ...

Posted by: simplysummer at April 26, 2009 8:15 PM

Where are all the arty blokes when you go to an art gallery? I live in Canberra and often go to the National Art Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery to recharge and the people I see there are senior couples or married with children or appear to be. I've never seen a guy on his own admiring art that even comes close to my type of guy.

Posted by: humbledwarrior at April 26, 2009 8:02 PM

Stephen - "without the'... habit?
*grin*

Posted by: willow29 at April 16, 2009 10:02 PM

I have always had a fascination with art from a very early age , I started drawing when I was 6 and have been ever since , for me it is the easiest way to express myself and what goes on in my head , I can see why some people claim that it is therapeutic , I can also see why there are so many styles , it would be hard to convey certain feelings if you were restricted to say finger painting :) I have even embraced the new modern art workflow using photoshop cs4 to do all my post production work , but even with all the changes that I have seen , the one thing that will never change is the inner peace that it brings me .

Posted by: bandaidplacement at April 16, 2009 9:32 AM

Well Willow, that sort of reminded me of "Sister Wendy" without the ........

whatever

Posted by: stephen54 at April 14, 2009 9:39 PM

I had a first date at a gallery and after the experience, I can tell that one can get a lot of info from the the way the person you met first time behaves there.

To iaminperth, If you like arts and happen to see a painting you particularly like then you may want to seek the artist's other creations. Also, the more pieces of arts you see, the more meaning you will be getting, especially if you read up on the cultural and artistic context. Then later on something you couldn't appreciate may open up to you in a new light as you will start noticing meanings you couldn't see before.

Posted by: taurusclassicus at April 11, 2009 2:22 PM

Yay, go Willow. It is understanding art I think isn't it and how lucky you have met someone who does. I don't understand art so only can look at the pictures, although a lot of the time the artist does paint a picture for me and I guess that is part understanding. I love the storytelling part of the artist but then others are just pretty and I think that may match the furnishing. What a lovely learning experience for you.

Posted by: iaminperth at April 11, 2009 1:50 PM

Nice one Willow...hopefully means that there have been many in between...I had a meeting at the gallery too, followed by lunch in the restaurant there...that was lovely too...but just platonic loveliness:))

Posted by: istj54 at April 11, 2009 10:59 AM

I had a first date at the Sydney Art Gallery. He was so comfortable in the surroundings, so knowledgable - yet didnt preach. He asked, drew out my opinions, explained the context of certain works, in order that the meaning of the painting was clearer. He opened a whole new world for me. Art is no longer 'looking at pictures". That was nine months ago and last month we reenacted that first date.

Posted by: willow29 at April 11, 2009 9:50 AM

I would never judge anyone by their art knowledge or taste. Appreciation of any form of art is a personal thing. Everybody views a work of art differently and from an individual perspective. That's the beauty of all the different art forms, their effect on the viewer can be so varied.

Posted by: jaewon at April 10, 2009 4:00 PM

I really have no knowledge at all whether art is good or bad, well I might know if it is really bad. I do know if I like a piece of art for it's style and colour and balance and I couldn't give a toss who painted it so long as I enjoy it and it has some meaning for me.

Posted by: iaminperth at April 8, 2009 11:08 PM

:0) Who is Kandinsky? I dont know. Art exhibitions? Oh, all those paintings are so tall that my neck would turn very sore. I know I dont know art, so, how about I stay out to save you one entrance fee? :0) Oh, yes, equality, I forgot, I should buy my own. In that case, definitely I will stay out. :0)

---- overheard by me one day when I walked past an art gallery. No, I didnt go in. Who is Kandinsky? :0)

Posted by: ahappyending at April 8, 2009 6:38 PM