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| Tal R |
Just yesterday a friend sent me this quote:
"I think artists should watch out; they should admit that their work will always be faster than language. And I think art should be beyond language—otherwise go and write a story, go and be a poet." - Tal R
I do believe I have found my mantra, "art should be beyond language." Or in the least be it's own language. A language of color, contrast, form, reflex, emotion and spontaneity.
Why should an artist be expected to define his or her work verbally? Why should narrative, poetry and the like be sought out within the confines of our canvases? As an artist, all I ask and hope is that others see and experience what I have made. There is no expectation of faultless understanding.
I try to avoid understanding. With too much conscious thought comes an end to the mystery and the search for what is possible in the next pursuit. When the answers to all are meticulously documented and our subconscious shut down to be replaced by logic, then what is the purpose of any artist?
Art should be and is beyond language.
I think some artists can hide behind their words. It takes guts to realize that we don't have to. After all, words aren't our medium.
ReplyDeleteWell said Phillip!
ReplyDeleteI like this. I've always had a hard time with the use of words to describe or worse, explain visual art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reply Terry!
DeleteI've always struggled myself. In turn, I made it a point to work on my ability to discuss such topics. Only to realize that it is most definitely not a prerequisite to making art.
Do you have a web site or blog Terry? Would love to add you to my blogroll or link list!