Thursday, October 9, 2008

This mush of paint is nice, but where is the art that pops?

See, here's the thing about my preference when it comes to art...I like it to be pretty! Sure, when it sends a message I can be proud of the artist. Not to mention, it's great for scholars and such. I'm sure they quite enjoy it. I like having things to think about, as well. But that's not my main priority when I'm looking at a piece. When I see art, I want something that is to my eyes as delicious chocolate cake with raspberry sauce is to my tongue.
Consequently, I am a pop art girl through and through. The clean lines and bright colors give me an image that is easy to process and enjoyable to look at. I also think the orderliness of pop art gives one more to think about than abstract expressionism does...in the sense that it gives one less to think about. Specific images open up infinite possibilities within limited interpretations, whereas the infinite interpretations of abstract expressionism limit its possibilities.
Am I making sense here? Don't answer that.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Abstract or Pop?

If I had to choosed between abstract expressionism and pop art, I think that I would have to say that I am closer to abstract expressionism. I find it difficult at times to express myself with conventional words (or images in this case) and the option of expressing my deepest psyche with colors and seemingly unplanned splatters is very attractive to me. I truly enjoy the pieces by Jackson Pollock and how much effort he put into each creation. I like the fact that it is easy to connect with because it doesn't have one concrete meaning. I am excited for the field trip to the art museum!