Inspiration in Writing

The kind of writing that inspires me is the kind that I can understand. I find it hard to follow what authors are trying to say a lot of the time. Mostly because I have dyslexia but also because they have a way with words that is far too sophisticated for me to understand. What I can read is usually very enlightening. I like to know what the artist is saying about their work.

This is a new way of thinking for me because I use to think art was made for the sake of art. But now I know there is a deeper meaning behind everything created. I want to know why they made their choices and where did they get their ideas from. I think the information next to an artists piece is very helpful. Especially for people that are not involved with the arts, because they usually do not understand art in the first place.

So when they say "I don't get it" they can read the artists idea and sort of understand. When I interned at the Oakland University Art Gallery, I would attend the front desk for a little while. I would get asked to explain the pieces. Some people would understand it and get excited about the piece and show their friends. Others would not and still think the piece is silly and walk away. Everyone has their own opinion on a piece of art but it is helpful to know what the artist is thinking or what they want you to know about the piece.

When critiques write about exhibitions they usually pay attention to the more well know artists or artists people usually have heard of. If they liked the show, they want the readers to see it as well. There are ways of stating their likes and dislikes but truly everyone has their own taste. Whether a person likes a piece or not its their prerogative. I could love a piece and think it is amazing craftsmanship and then my boyfriend looks at it and thinks it's ugly and was made horribly. It just depends on the person and how much they understand the arts.