I don’t judge an artwork until I see it in person, but I just really find it hard to believe that I would have an emotional reaction to some of these pieces. Understanding art history might aid in having a more complete understanding of the work, but it shouldn’t be necessary to enjoy a piece. Good art stands by itself. I’d still go see it though for sure, who knows, maybe I’d love it.
I think that’s a totally fair take. And I always tell people it’s ok to not like a particle work or artist - the important thing is to be open to looking. And sounds like you’ve got that covered.
i actually find it inspirational. i know you didn't ask for my opinion i just thought i would give my perspective. imagine walking into a room where all the objects are outlines in this style the color of the yarn can imply some level of depth and contrast and room lighting can provide atmosphere. or someone can do wire frame style 2d wall sculpture using color to imply depth. of course his work will be the most minimal stuff in comparison but the template and framework are there
May I suggest you watch a documentary called Herb and Dorothy? It's only after I watched it that I was able to understand minimalist art better and it got me interested into it. As for emotional responds, to each their own, of course, but installations by Donald Judd in Marfa, if I was able to see them in person, would very likely move me.
great work, subbed! ~ never knew of this artist but glad i know now - these are profound. i hope others in the "My Kid" camp can understand why these are important....
As a downhill skier, I find Sandback's relationship to negative space really inspiring: the power of a single line on an open white field. Thank you for sharing this with us. Loved it.
I saw a you tube video earlier this morning of a walk through of Dis Beacon New York. No explanation, just a walk though. I thought those were huge plate glass pieces. So glad I saw your video explaining this work!!! Thank you!!
I hadn’t heard of Sandback. Thank you again for your channel. (I guess I’ve been going down a mildly similar bit of minimalism but using steel and smaller scale.)
Haha, I was raised by an abstract artist. I was told that one doesn't get to start with abstract art but has to 'do the work' before getting there. I always found that to be harsh reaction if I showed them something neat I had drawn :P Are there any renowned artists who were given a pass on this rule? The idea of the work being a set of instructions is fascinating, artist Tom Sachs did several live stream art lesson during Covid on this topic. I sadly don't remember which artist he covered but I believe the art was dense ballpoint drawings on interior walls.
And to think that I use to have to tie knots in yarn to call it art when I could have just strung it between different points to imply a geometric shape. I used to just smoke a joint, I wonder what he was doing.
I look at this art like I would look at an expert con man. You know what he's doing is b*******. But you're Blown Away by how elegant the con is exercised. The more elaborate the con is and how he can get away with it. is an art form in itself. I find many forms of minimalistic modern art to be absolutely ridiculous, and at the same time, I'm also incredibly amazed. In traditional art, it was what you could not get away with. But in modern minimalistic art, it's what you can get away with. By the way, my dad was a professor of art and music, and my mother was an artist herself. I was heavily influenced by traditional artwork. By the way great Channel don't mean any disrespect just voicing an opinion.
im just going to re post what i said in another comment maybe someone takes off with the idea. also great video i actually find it inspirational. imagine walking into a room where all the objects are outlines in this style the color of the yarn can imply some level of depth and contrast and room lighting can provide atmosphere. or someone can do wire frame style 2d wall sculpture using color to imply depth. of course his work will be the most minimal stuff in comparison but the template and framework are there
