Art is in the eyes of the beholder
Jan 21, 2015 09:41:55 #
The boss and I were having a discussion about art the other day (a local art group wants to put some along our rail/trail). I thought the ones they wanted to put up looked pretty stupid . Since I was headed for the in-laws that weekend (Gibson County, IN) I took some artsy pictures and sent them to her. She wasn't sure about the 3rd one but I've seen worse in art galleries.
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After The Storm
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Jan 21, 2015 09:53:21 #
I like the first two ok, but that last one is, literally, a piece of trash. I believe it would be offensive to most people, especially to people with children who might use your trail. Beyond that, I don't see anything particularly artistic about it. The boss should be more than "not sure" about that photo. It represents the basic actions we try to keep our youth away from.
If I were on your trail with my grandchildren and we saw that photo, they'd be embarrassed, I'd be angry, and we wouldn't be back.
If I were on your trail with my grandchildren and we saw that photo, they'd be embarrassed, I'd be angry, and we wouldn't be back.
Jan 21, 2015 10:20:26 #
jaymatt wrote:
I like the first two ok, but that last one is, lit... (show quote)
I think you missed the point. It wasn't going to be on the trail, it was just akin to what I've seen in art galleries that I also consider as crap and not fit to be on the wall.
I do agree that it isn't what I would consider art but considering what some people say is art it fits. It's as much art as the guy who put a cross in a jar of urine and called it art.
In some circles that would be considered a statement on humanity, for the rest of us it's garbage, which was my point.
Jan 21, 2015 11:07:55 #
Apparently I missed the point because the entry wasn't written very well. I taught writing for forty years, and apparently you weren't very clear as to what you meant. A writer cannot assume that a reader will read his mind.
Jan 21, 2015 13:10:16 #
jaymatt wrote:
Apparently I missed the point because the entry wasn't written very well. I taught writing for forty years, and apparently you weren't very clear as to what you meant. A writer cannot assume that a reader will read his mind.
Sorry, I was in a hurry and didn't get a chance to review like I normally do. I have noticed that one needs a different approach depending on your intended reader.
The one small book I wrote had to have a balance between those readers who were familiar with the topic and those who thought they were. A dilicate balance but it is there.
The other two that are in the works are so far a labor of love. I write for the same reason I take pictures and paint; a stress reducer.
On the other hand the newspaper column I have been asked to write is another animal. There, it has to be short, simple and under 700 words, not an easy task with some subjects.
I've been through Alexandria, nice little town. I'm about 45 miles south.
Take care.
Jan 22, 2015 06:00:07 #
Gosh, i love these posts, the heading said it all, nothing hidden, then in jumps jay matt, you, jay matt, sound like you think there is a hidden message here,?, where ?, just a light hearted post, loosen up sir, loosen up.
Jan 22, 2015 11:31:50 #
mullumby wrote:
Gosh, i love these posts, the heading said it all, nothing hidden, then in jumps jay matt, you, jay matt, sound like you think there is a hidden message here,?, where ?, just a light hearted post, loosen up sir, loosen up.
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I understand exactly what Grave is saying about some of the so-called, "Art."
I like his colorful photo, "After the Storm."
Jan 22, 2015 15:25:44 #
TheeGambler wrote:
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I understand exactly what Grave is saying about some of the so-called, "Art."
I like his colorful photo, "After the Storm."
I understand exactly what Grave is saying about some of the so-called, "Art."
I like his colorful photo, "After the Storm."
Thank you, I knew somebody would get it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 22, 2015 18:48:10 #
Graveman wrote:
Thank you, I knew somebody would get it. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Well, Grave, you were not the one that was confused. Ha!
Thinking out of the box isn't appreciated by all.
Jan 22, 2015 21:44:38 #
TheeGambler wrote:
Well, Grave, you were not the one that was confused. Ha!
Thinking out of the box isn't appreciated by all.
Thinking out of the box isn't appreciated by all.
It might have been a bit "over the top" but I think it did prove my point :-D
Jan 23, 2015 15:22:20 #
TheeGambler wrote:
:thumbup:
I understand exactly what Grave is saying about some of the so-called, "Art."
I like his colorful photo, "After the Storm."
I understand exactly what Grave is saying about some of the so-called, "Art."
I like his colorful photo, "After the Storm."
Don't persecute me too much. Graveman and I had a nice pm chat about all this--we understand each other.
Jan 23, 2015 15:56:53 #
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