calorgas
Generic middle-aged man
I know that all art is a personal thing we all like different things, which is a good thing. But there are several things that frustrate me about this kind of work. I guess a lot of it leaves me a bit empty emotionally. Things can look impressive in the right setting, because they're huge or because they place contrasting colours or textures against each other in a way that has some impact. But put them in a different room or without the right light or right coloured background and all that's lost. I just find a lot of it one dimensional, it's the same basic idea over and over again, a big shouty visual statement with nothing much else to say. The Rothko's I've seen have been just this; I don't dislike them actually, in that setting, but they leave me with no great desire to look back again once I've turned away. Whereas a few months ago I literally ran back to the Scottish National Gallery to snatch another 10 minutes with a particular Rembrandt.
Some artwork is simply beautiful, and would be beautiful in any setting.
Some artwork is simply beautiful, and would be beautiful in any setting.