And some thoughts to artists and art critics concerning their respective work:
“A painting should not be a commentary but the thing itself; not a reflection but light itself; not an interpretation but a thing to be interpreted.” - José Clemente Orozco quoted by Ades
"A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament. Its beauty comes from the fact that the author is what he is. It has nothing to do with the fact that other people want what they want. Indeed, the moment that an artist takes notice of what other people want, and tries to supply the demand, he ceases to be an artist, and becomes a dull or an amusing craftsman, an honest or dishonest tradesman. He has no further claim to be considered as an artist." - Oscar Wilde, "The Soul of Man Under Socialism"
“There are as many literary associations as spectators. One of them, when looking at a picture representing a scene of war, for example, may start thinking of murder, another of pacifism, another of anatomy, another of history, and so on. Consequently, to write a story and to say that it is actually TOLD by a painting is wrong and untrue.” - José Clemente Orozco “A Note from the Artist,” 1934
"All profoundly original art looks ugly at first." -Clement Greenberg
[example: The Tennis Painting now showing in the Witt Gallery, after awhile it starts to grow on you.]
"I don't know anything about art, but I know what I like." -Galley Burgess
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Art-O-Copia Opening Reception
When: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 6:00pm
Where: Witt Gallery, Kadema Hall
What: Potluck, music, fun, and art! Bring yourself, some food, your friends, and a good attitude!!
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