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The Abstract Art Debate
Many people exhibit a strong disdain for colorful abstract art, claiming that it simply looks like anyone could have created it. Others say that each piece has a deep and symbolic meaning that the artist is trying to portray through the work. As with most dilemmas that I face in life, I take the middle ground when it comes to this debate.
While I agree that most abstract work doesn’t have the fine detail of realist paintings, it is unfair to say that there is no skill involved. Conversely, I believe that there is a fault to trying to find deep meaning in every piece of work. The true meaning of any piece of art—whether it is music, paintings, sculptures or literature—is in the eye of the beholder. The beauty of it is that we take our experiences and ideals, and infuse them with the art to create our own meaning.
New Age Realism
Nowadays, many people don’t see the relevance of realistic works of art. Some claim that the craft involves no imagination, while others assert that a photograph is more accurate anyways. Although the popularity of realism in artwork may be dwindling, that doesn’t mean that you can’t look to nature for inspiration.
Abstract landscape painting is the perfect way to juxtapose the power of nature and the call for expressive artwork. By creating your own distinct view of nature, you can allow people to experience your interpretation of the world around you. And, of course, one of the signs of true art is that it requires the observer to unearth new ways of thinking or discover those ideas that may be lying dormant in them.