artists are just people who feel the need to explain everything that they do
I think its safe to say that you can’t sound like too much of a Communications major on Tumblr. Incomplete degree represent!
What I mean is that art (for me) has to have meaning and purpose. Throwing paint at a canvas isn’t art unless there’s a thesis behind why you’re doing it. Maybe I sound like too much of a communications major, but I’ve never really understood or appreciated art that wasn’t… political or social, I guess.
I feel just the opposite - if the artist needs to explain what they’ve already expressed in a symbolic language, then their art is not serving its most basic function.
That’s my take on it. I think we all know the answer to the question “what is art?” is riotous laughter.
Hmm… I agree with the sentiment, but I’ve always felt that if you can’t explain your art, then it’s not art.
(via cameronr)
Naw.
