“It’s artistic, you wouldn't understand.”
During a scrap-booking session years ago, a couple of friends and I
were joking about our craft and I replied with the idea that everyone has
different views of art and what is artistic or not. Abstract anything is a
perfect example.
My drawing professor used to tell me I had a knack for abstract
work. I think she was being nice and was basically telling me that my still life
drawings didn't look anything like the actual still life in front of the class. It’s ok. At least she
got it. She saw my effort and gave me credit for the attempt at art. (Art school is mostly about learning techniques, then practicing, developing, attempting to better yourself with at those skills and concepts.) This was
the seed to the idea I later developed. Anytime someone outside the art world
would respond critically or negatively to my work, I would simply respond, “It’s artistic, you
wouldn’t understand.” Who are they to argue with my artistic process?
My answer, by the way, to that question ‘what is art?’ is summed up as a
depiction of anything interesting. If you find interest in a water bottle,
snowboard, cluster of trees, part of a transmission covered in grease - then show that off in your medium of choice
and there you have it. An age old debate settled. Art.
This artistic photograph is just that. Part of a transmission we had
taken out, cut off and a newer, better working part spliced back on. It made
the problem in the truck a little better for a moment, but there are still issues. The
technician gave us this one to show us the corrosion and bare wire.
I see my
next post.
I see something interesting.
I see art.
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