We just finished with one of the first outdoor art shows of the year, which was disappointing but enlightening. Our booth was next to a very nice person who was practically giving away her art — pieces that were both large and very nicely done. It is also nice to see people walking away from a show with a piece of art, but it does make it difficult to “make a living,” as one gallery owner told me, when people are selling at very low prices. Does it matter if the art is given away? If we want more art in the world, do we do whatever it takes to get it out there?
Keep smiling and say hello to someone today…
Toby
May 26, 2007 at 6:43 pm
I like your ideas. Do we do what it takes to get art out there? I think it depends on what the artist is trying to invoke in others. Whether they are trying to get their name and face out there to feel accomplished/proud/famous/etc… to make a living (which can be understandable in the world we live in today) versus revealing something important that has nothing to do with being recognized (a feeling…a thought…an imagination… that nothing else can give to us EXCEPT for art itself)
And we all interpret art differently, which makes it even more incredible to “get art out there”. By “giving art away” could possibly make this world much more exquisite by invoking all of these different perceptions, thoughts, feelings and ideas into different individuals…no matter their circumstance and role. After all, every person has these attributes inside of them. It may just take a piece of wonderful art to bring it out.
May 26, 2007 at 11:49 pm
Cherie:
I like the way you think…making this world “more exquisite” would be very much appreciated! I think it is unfortunate that such a fine line exits between the artist as artist and artist as marketeer…the making and consuming of art should never be forced by or upon someone else…
Toby