How many of you have been to an art gallery and seen a painting which you think is, quite frankly, a mess? Many people do not appreciate the work of someone like, Jackson Pollock, yet his work sells for mega money. This last year his paintings have averaged 902,802 USD according to several sites on the internet. Nearer to home we have LS Lowry who is acclaimed for his matchstick men, matchstick cats and dogs as in the song which reached number 1 in the charts in 1978. His most expensive one "Going to the Match" sold for £7.8 million (with fees) in 1978 and depicts my local football ground.
Today we have the quote "It's not a mess it's a work of art" but we are not talking of one of the great masters here, instead we are talking of Ruby's attempt at a piece of art she made for her wall.
"It was a lovely spring day, the sun shone in through the window at Ruby's house, its light falling on her latest acquisition, a framed piece of her artwork. Her very own artwork, each stroke of the brush done by herself. Ruby thought it wonderful and could not stop looking at it as she sat lounging on the floor with her back up to the wall.
It didn't appeal to everyone and there had been some critiquing that she was not happy about at the local class she attended. What made it much worse was that Robin, a tall good looking guy had said it looked like a tin of soup that had gone mouldy. That was the end of the crush she had on him, well, so she felt at that moment.
It wasn't just Robin though who had not liked her art. Sally, who was the closest friend she had in the class, had commented that it was not her best work and that she had produced much nicer things. She had also voiced the opinion that it was probably not the best piece to choose to spend money on having framed.
"Ooh!" had screamed Ruby as she stormed out of the studio.
"It's not a mess, it's a work of art" she muttered to herself. "If only people knew how long I spent doing this canvas they would understand."
So, here we are with a Dylusion figure illustrating the quote Wendy sent me to work with and Erika's lovely challenge at Art Journal Journey - Home Sweet Home. Pop over to see what others have done.
6 comments:
Well, many times I've wondered some art works with very high price... 🤔
Your art piece is well done and looks great, Neet 😀
Have a great time 😘
I'm glad you included her work of art, which actually looks kind of cool. I like how you have it hanging on the wall in your journal page because it makes it fit right in with my AJJ challenge. Nice page Neet. And thanks for introducing me to LS Lowry. He's a new one for me, and his figures do look rather matchstick. I went and looked him up, and some of his paintings aren't bad and some are very grey and/or dark. Thank you also for linking up to AJJ this month and joining my challenge. It's much appreciated. Have a super rest of your week-hug-Erika
Everyone sees art differently, and I have to say I don't like many expensive works of art either. It's just that everyone sees something different or has a different idea of what it means.
A great story, and your journal page fits it perfectly.
Have happy days, hugs Elke
Everyone does interpret art differently, just in the same way that we are all inspired by different things. A great read and perfectly illustrated journal piece. Good luck with your challenge - Michelle x
Lovely story, and we all have different opinions of different art, but too polite to say anything, especially to the artist. Karen just gone home after Mothers day and helping me in the garden. Aching in most places and ready for an early night. Hope all is well, hugs Wendy xx
Such a great quote, totally agree with you art is subjecty, not everyone likes that same thing. Fabulous story and page, the figure is a work of art too 😊. Hapoy April! Hugs, Jo x
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