The Definition of Art is Endless
We all know what art is. The definitions of art are as endless as there are people on this planet. But we all agree that art is a word that encompasses all of those thoughts, emotions and/or statements. When contemplating this concept, my personal opinions don’t seem to really matter because the next person may not have anywhere near the same impression as I do. But it does matter. I am an artist. I create my art according to my definition and how I would like to share it with you.
For a very long time, my own expression was very upsetting to me. No matter how I tried, it seemed I could not create a serious, impactful artwork. They all looked childish, silly and clumsy. This has been a roadblock for me. Yet, I still persevere everyday. For every artwork I create, there is a feeling, idea, process or statement I want to share. And in coming to accept my work, as many artists struggle to do, I have found that there is a place in the world for the childlike, the whimsical, and the imperfect. Coming to that realization has been long and soul searching. There are many times still when my work is unpleasing to me. Not everything one does ends up as a Magnum Opus.
Being an artist doesn’t have an expiration date. If you are not currently painting, sculpting, dancing, singing, acting, writing or creating in some form you are looking at a sunset and seeing the beauty of it. You are resting at a bus stop and glorying in infinite faces and movements of passers by or are puzzling through a concept or process with a few gestures, words or musical notes on a page. You are always an artist. Create what you define as art.
Flamingo by Stephanie McGee
Quilling Artist Stephanie McGee, is a Member of PWAS and MAG, and is currently showing at Art a La Carte in Occoquan, VA
Stephanie McGee
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Great article and topic. Trying to define art is complex
ReplyDeleteThis is a very good, heartfelt explanation of “art”. Art truly is in the eye, the ear, the heart of the beholder.
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