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Providing a brief history of the emergence of the Abstract Impressionist Movement and an overview of the styles of pioneering artists of the genre including; Arshile Gorky, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Rothko and Willem de Kooning. This article explains the social and political climate following the Second World War which played a part in The Abstract [...]
Piet Mondrian was an influential Dutch Abstract painter of the first half of the 20th Century.
When standing in front of one of Mondrian’s later artwork of the 1920s, you might think that his work is derived from a strict ordering of geometric shapes & lines and a scientific balance of colors. Instead, what is illustrated [...]
Having been at the gallery for most of the day, this is the first chance I’ve had to really check the blog, and, naturally, this was the day that was quite busy on the commenting front! I’m not complaining, I like nothing more than to see some healthy activity and intelligent comments at Arteccentrix, so, thanks to everyone who took the time.
I’ve managed to get photographs of a couple of recent abstracts, the first one is “Icarus” which, although posted here a few days back was not a very good picture.
The second painting which was painted at around the same time is titled “Newborn Tide” and although the theme is entirely different, the similarity in style is obvious. Both pieces are currently on display at the Morgan Gallery, as I will be myself for another couple of days! If any readers are out there, please do pop in and say Hi!
I hope you enjoy them and your comments are always welcomed. Until next time.
Nickola
I would like to dispel the somewhat common belief that abstract painters are sloppy, messy, reckless renegades with no regard for rules and formalities. I realize that not everyone shares that sentiment and if you’re not one of them, please excuse the following rant.
The perception described above reminds me of the use of the word “anarchy”. The definition of anarchy isn’t simply the “absence of government”. It is really “…advocating a society based on voluntary cooperation…”
It does not mean “no rule” or “without law”. It simply expects each person to be self-ruled so there isn’t a need for laws. Of course, I’m not advocating anarchism in our society, because since we are human, with all of our moral and social imperfections, any implementation of anarchy would be disastrous. But that’s another subject entirely.
Abstract Art, by many, is indirectly misconstrued to be synonymous with
The endless arguments surrounding abstract expressionism have raged for decades and, no doubt will continue to do so. Here, the writer takes us through his arguments as to the validity, worth and justification for abstraction and what it means to him, both as an art lover and artist. Whichever side of the fence you sit on - it’s absorbing stuff!
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As part of my abstract Sunday, here is an article from Fred Ross slamming abstraction in any and every form - his qualifications are impeccable but do you agree with his philosophy? Have your say in the ongoing and emotive argument and read the counter claims in the previous posts.
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There was significant turbulence during the emergence of Modernism in 1890 and especially Abstract Expressionism in 1940, like the trouble Impressionism faced and most other major revolutionary art movements.
And then the dust settled, followed by a better understanding or at least a certain degree of acceptance to the new ideas.
But, today, after several decades, there are still some that insist that art equates to skill and that modern abstract art is a disgraceful mockery of all that is right and good in the art world.
These ideas are utterly ridiculous! Have they forgotten what art is?
All great art was great not because it was the result of expertise and skill but because it was borne out of invention, creative expression, rebellion against the restraints of the current academia!
I read the following statement expressing concern for this dilemma:
“I would prefer there was no art, and no great paintings anywhere in the world, than that the freedoms and liberties that we hold
I was very pleased this holiday season to have a somewhat heightened interest in my abstract paintings, even though most people are busy looking elsewhere for gifts. Abstract art is far from being a typical Christmas gift. The interest was very welcomed, however, when someone actually wants to buy a painting as a Christmas gift, I get a bit nervous.
That’s because appreciating abstract art is a very personal thing. You just can’t convince anyone to like a work of art, especially if it’s abstract art. After all, it really is in the eye of the beholder.
The bottom-line is that buying abstract art for a Christmas gift is a hit-or-miss proposition - very tricky. Even if a friend were to comment favorably about a certain painting, that doesn’t necessarily mean they want to have it.
So, I’m a bit uneasy when selling my work to a third party, especially to someone who hasn’t even seen the artwork. My fear is that it either gets hung where they don’t h
