Such an interesting look at art and it's place in our lives! I'm with you in loving the evidence of the maker's hand in a work. That's something I aim for in my own work too.
And yet, I find myself with a strong sense of wanting to see art of all kinds in everyone's lives. As in, I'd rather see my art on dishtowels and wrapping paper to brighten as many lives as possible. I suppose that makes me less of a "fine artist" than many would like...
It's a more complex idea than it seems, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
So wonderful to hear your perspective and you know it’s so true about democratising through art. Just think how often we see the great artists on mugs and tea towels though - Cezanne, Monet and so on. I guess as living artists we need to make a living wage! Sometimes we take image-making too seriously and others it feel like we’re not being taken seriously enough. I realise now this is more about where my own head is at (sometimes in response to my bank balance, I can admit that 🫣). Thank you so much for reading and commenting. X
Such an interesting look at art and it's place in our lives! I'm with you in loving the evidence of the maker's hand in a work. That's something I aim for in my own work too.
And yet, I find myself with a strong sense of wanting to see art of all kinds in everyone's lives. As in, I'd rather see my art on dishtowels and wrapping paper to brighten as many lives as possible. I suppose that makes me less of a "fine artist" than many would like...
It's a more complex idea than it seems, thanks for sharing your thoughts!
So wonderful to hear your perspective and you know it’s so true about democratising through art. Just think how often we see the great artists on mugs and tea towels though - Cezanne, Monet and so on. I guess as living artists we need to make a living wage! Sometimes we take image-making too seriously and others it feel like we’re not being taken seriously enough. I realise now this is more about where my own head is at (sometimes in response to my bank balance, I can admit that 🫣). Thank you so much for reading and commenting. X