One of my favorite quotes is. “There is a kind of shame in being known especially by people who don’t understand you. A great reputation is therefore a kind of shame.” – Edgar Degas
This is me! I cannot explain why but when I read this quote, I wrote it on the cover of my art books. Maybe i’m a very private person. I really was not part of the gathering at school when i was young. Any group i was in, like the bus line up, I was pushed around. I find being private is a safety.
A dear friend helped me see that being an artist should be shared and let people make their decision about my art. She was very confident that people would like my art. I, on the other hand have anxieties about my art in public places. Once I had just filled a store front window when i got to my vehicle I regretted putting my art in the window. It bothered me all day I was fighting myself from going and taking it down. My friend helped me leave it alone.
My friend died. My art went back into the box. I cannot explain why I am the way I am but the quote is right on spot. Also if Edgar Degas felt that way then there is nothing wrong with me feeling the same way.
So I’m not going to pound the pavement promoting my art, the thought of that is a waste of good time. I have no need of that. Maybe it was my parents ,the bullying at school, for low self esteem, i don’t know and I don’t really care at my age! I hate this subject. I will just remain in my window doing something that brings me pleasure.
Another Quote: “Art critic! Is that a profession? When I think we are stupid enough, we painters, to solicit those people’s compliments and to put ourselves into their hands! What shame! Should we even accept that they talk about our work?” – Edgar Degas. I love this guy!
Here is my thing.. Art is subjective yet who judges art? how about an artist that think his/her work is better. what, you’re so great because you sell your work? Good for you buddy! or how about someone who doesn’t paint? this dude judges art? Buddy just try learning to paint!
Why do i say this, Doctors and any other skilled profession answers yes/no questions to qualify for that profession. if you are wrong you fail because what you are doing will fail. think about the poor sport lay on an operation table he needs correct yeses. Or a cooking class choosing wrong ingredients, then makes a flop. But ART is not right or wrong look what sells for millions in art auctions. So how can these people judge art when there is no right/wrong ART is SUBJECTIVE? This means “the word Subjective means art is different to those that view art and those that create art”! Art schools can teach you how to use and apply mediums, basic understanding of light, compositions, perspective, color mixing and so many things that can help later. Except one thing, what is right and wrong to paint, how you proceed from there is you choice not the choice of others.
“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done!” Vincent Van Gogh
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”― Albert Einstein
Any fool can be happy. It takes a man with real heart to make beauty out of the stuff that makes us weep. – Clive Barker
Art is unquestionably one of the purest and highest elements in human happiness. It trains the mind through the eye, and the eye through the mind. As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. ― John Lubbock
So if you are an art critic go talk to someone else, not me!
One artist can teach another and Corey helped me. She is very smart.
https://www.coreyhardeman.ca/
OpenAI says this when asked Tell me what subjective with regards to art means?
“Subjective, with regards to art, means that the interpretation or judgment of the artwork is based on individual perspective or personal opinion. In other words, something that is subjective is a matter of individual perception and can be different for each person. This can include things like the emotional impact of a piece of art or the symbolism and meaning that an individual might ascribe to it. Ultimately, the subjective nature of art means that there is no one “correct” interpretation or judgment of a work, and that each person’s response to it will be unique.”
Doggone - Perry Melenka 