Geez... Kinda makes me want to take down my picture! I don't consider myself to be all that spiffy -- but just in case, I'd hate for it to reflect negatively on my art! :P
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Don't worry! I just established that as long as you're nutty it doesn't matter if you look good or not. ;)
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lol. I feel the same way. Art cant be judged anymore than someones face can. The old "Beauty is in the eye..." cliche. Funny comparison though.
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I assume here that Andrew is suggesting that some artists try to make up for "poor" artwork by making their photos and biographies more glamorous....thus bringing the viewer's attention onto themselves, rather than the art. In the long run, of course, such deception tends to be found out... although we do live in a world where average art that is cleverly marketed will often outsell that produced by a true talent who has lesser marketing opportunities.
I personally couldnt care less if the painter has three heads; if I like the work, and am looking to buy, then it's the art that counts....I'm not hanging the actual artist on the wall.
One reaches a point in life eventually where these things become trivial...the artwork comes from within the person, irrespective of whether they look good, average or ugly. From what little I know, it seems that the art-world is obsessed with youthfulness and appearances, constantly seeking the next big thing and the next beautiful-looking artist. In the end, none of it really counts for anything.
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"...although we do live in a world where average art that is cleverly marketed will often outsell that produced by a true talent who has lesser marketing opportunities. "
I agree.
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Saddest part is that what Christine said applies to all forms of art, media and entertainment. Poor talent finds it difficult to compete with rich marketing.
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Well put
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