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How can something that represents nothing
in particular be so eye-catching to look at? If you have once said, "That is
easy to paint...who would pay that significant amount of money for something that
doesn't even relate to anything?" then chances are you do not appreciate what
Abstract Art really is. When looking at Abstract Art, you are seeing the most
freely formed type of artwork an artist can create.
You would think that when looking at art
that is non-representational, it would be less interesting to view as you do
not know what the artist is truly trying to depict in his or her artwork. This
is where the beauty of Abstract Art comes about. This type of art is meant to
grab your attention and pull an emotional response right from within you. Once
you see that part of the painting...the part that keeps you drawn in, keep your
mind thinking, it is then when you know you are analyzing something
special...something called Abstract Art.
So what grabs your attention when seeing
this particular piece of art? Well let's think...what gets your attention in any
circumstance? Why is a stop sign bright red? That's right...Abstract Art, in most
circumstances, is filled with colors of all sorts that are meant to turn
heads. This characteristic, along with others such as the paintings texture
and other elements, are what make this form of art one of the most popular
styles collected today. The creativity involved with these pieces of art bring
upon a new imagination that some viewers didn't know existed within them. This
art is from the heart and soul, instead of what you see is what you get. With
that being said, you can now see that Abstract Art is more than just a
thoughtless mess put on a canvas.
While viewing the work of a very talented
artist, Osnat Tzadok, I came across a quote of hers that states... "Every time I
pass near a blank canvas I feel something explode inside of me. It is not
something I can explain or pass on to someone else...but it is, always, a
beginning of a new creation". This quote of Osnat's perfectly portrays what
we, the viewers, should feel when viewing an artist's abstract creation. Just
as an artist gets this "explosion" that Osnat speaks of, we receive the same
feeling when looking at their piece if we truly appreciate Abstract Art. The
beauty of non-representational art is that we can create the story within the
painting. We can ask ourselves, "Why do these colors interact with each
other?" or "What does this symbolize?".... and with those questions our
imagination brings about answers. Sure, representational art is still
beautiful in its own way, but the artist already has revealed what they want
you to see.
In conclusion, everything in life is
going to have its pro's and con's, its likes and dislikes. Some people may
love Abstract Art, while others may think of it as a talentless display of
art. Its way of breaking away from the representation of physical objects is
what makes it different than any other kind of artwork. In ways, it shows a
different side of an artist...it shows emotions that come from inside that are
shown using different colors and textures. Different shapes and forms.
Abstract Art allows artists to let their creativity go free without having to
worry about straight lines or perfect shapes. Their creativity allows them to
take nothing and turn it into something. Not only something, but something
that is pleasing to others which is a talent beyond itself.
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