Thank for delving deeper into this issue. It's definitely easier for me to love the art whether or not I know anything about the creator of it than it is an actor in a film where, although he/she may be acting brilliantly, but knowing the creep he/she is and constantly seeing them on the screen in every scene is another. With visual art as in painting/sculpture etc, if that art is profoundly affecting me in a positive way because it and of itself is a brilliant piece of art, I allow that affect to take over my emotions. It doesn't even have to be that stunning to me for if it's merely well done and beautiful I'll respond positively. The opposite is true as well. And often, I'll want to know something about the creator of it. You're right about how artists/people have both good and flawed aspects to them. And I like your use of the word 'gossip' as that's how we often hear or even read about someone. Like history, unless there's proof, one must take gossip with a grain of salt as we all know how The Truth can be stretched, lied about, and just plain ignored.
Cecil, Wishing you and your family a healthy and fun holiday.
I appreciate your writings and just want you to know that they enrich my studio practice. I may not respond to many of them but that is not because I'm not interested. I'm very interested in what you have to say. You have a lot to offer artists. All the best, Ginnie
Thank for delving deeper into this issue. It's definitely easier for me to love the art whether or not I know anything about the creator of it than it is an actor in a film where, although he/she may be acting brilliantly, but knowing the creep he/she is and constantly seeing them on the screen in every scene is another. With visual art as in painting/sculpture etc, if that art is profoundly affecting me in a positive way because it and of itself is a brilliant piece of art, I allow that affect to take over my emotions. It doesn't even have to be that stunning to me for if it's merely well done and beautiful I'll respond positively. The opposite is true as well. And often, I'll want to know something about the creator of it. You're right about how artists/people have both good and flawed aspects to them. And I like your use of the word 'gossip' as that's how we often hear or even read about someone. Like history, unless there's proof, one must take gossip with a grain of salt as we all know how The Truth can be stretched, lied about, and just plain ignored.
Thanks Annette. So true.
Cecil, Wishing you and your family a healthy and fun holiday.
I appreciate your writings and just want you to know that they enrich my studio practice. I may not respond to many of them but that is not because I'm not interested. I'm very interested in what you have to say. You have a lot to offer artists. All the best, Ginnie
Thanks Ginnie! Good holiday season and wonderful new year to you.