Nothing can upset a group of creatively inclined people quicker than questioning what deserves the label of ‘Art’. I often ask others, “what is Art?” and delight as they wrestle with the thorny question. My favorite responses, in no particular order, are “Art is everything”, “anything you feel”, and “anything you make”. Upon reflection it […]
Throughout human history, the impulse to create art has existed around the world. Sensibilities evolved independently as a result of the resources available and the function of art within each culture. Over time, ideas met creating new aesthetics and practices. This is how the language of art developed and continues to develop. Throughout he 20th […]
In many ways we are most free to be creative and original when we have little experience. Many unskilled artists feel a great intimidation by their lack of technical knowledge. However, what is lacked in technical ability is balanced by a fresh perspective about how things can be done. Often what is lacking from a […]
The criteria for what we call art is fluid and ever-changing. While artwork of the past influences how we view and absorb new work, in the end, each work needs to be considered on its own. For example, not every painting is art although many are. Most chairs are not art although a chair could […]
True art is magical. Art objects seduce us into collecting, saving and preserving them. They are capable of driving us to new levels of obsession and irrational behavior. People have been known to steal, deface, and even shoot bullets at them. Works of art stir passion within us like no other objects. Artistic objects, as […]