Comments on: From weddings to galleries http://www.imakeart.net/blog/2008/05/27/from-weddings-to-galleries/ Andy Morris (A7) makes art. Videos, pictures, and news Wed, 07 Jan 2009 03:27:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: A7 http://www.imakeart.net/blog/2008/05/27/from-weddings-to-galleries/#comment-129 A7 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 03:23:01 +0000 http://www.imakeart.net/blog/?p=84#comment-129 Hey Dave. Cool post. But in a weird way, you echo exactly what I'm saying. You wrote "So all the artist can really do is create and keep creating for him or herself and let the reputation become what it may…..", but the questions is what to create? Did Metallica create a toned down album specifically for commercial success? If so, does that change things? Because if they did, then they didn't create it for themselves, they created for others... and maybe they really are sellouts. But if they created it for themselves, and it just happened to be toned down and appeal the a wider audience, then so be it. It doesn't matter what people think because they stayed true to themselves. I guess the question still remains... when should the artist draw the line? However... you did bring up a fantastic point about my idea. I like how you defined how different audiences bring out different ways of viewing. I agree with you fully. It also brings up another point regarding labels; If I "label" the work as art, does that change the way in which people view the work, regardless of space? If I displayed the work at a wedding, but there was an artist's statement next to the piece (so it was clearly displayed as a work of art), would people be inherently more critical? Would they try to "understand" the piece, instead of just enjoying it? And for the record Dave, I fully intend to display the work at your wedding if you want it. But, from personal experience (doing wedding video work), word travels fast when something is good. This post is more written in the context of what should I do after your wedding? If I get asked to install it at another wedding for $400, do I take the money? Or do I maintain my integrity and try to get my work in a gallery instead? Being an artist is not easy. Especially when you have bills to pay. :) A7 Hey Dave. Cool post. But in a weird way, you echo exactly what I’m saying. You wrote “So all the artist can really do is create and keep creating for him or herself and let the reputation become what it may…..”, but the questions is what to create? Did Metallica create a toned down album specifically for commercial success? If so, does that change things? Because if they did, then they didn’t create it for themselves, they created for others… and maybe they really are sellouts. But if they created it for themselves, and it just happened to be toned down and appeal the a wider audience, then so be it. It doesn’t matter what people think because they stayed true to themselves.

I guess the question still remains… when should the artist draw the line?

However… you did bring up a fantastic point about my idea. I like how you defined how different audiences bring out different ways of viewing. I agree with you fully. It also brings up another point regarding labels; If I “label” the work as art, does that change the way in which people view the work, regardless of space? If I displayed the work at a wedding, but there was an artist’s statement next to the piece (so it was clearly displayed as a work of art), would people be inherently more critical? Would they try to “understand” the piece, instead of just enjoying it?

And for the record Dave, I fully intend to display the work at your wedding if you want it. But, from personal experience (doing wedding video work), word travels fast when something is good. This post is more written in the context of what should I do after your wedding? If I get asked to install it at another wedding for $400, do I take the money? Or do I maintain my integrity and try to get my work in a gallery instead?

Being an artist is not easy. Especially when you have bills to pay. :)

A7

]]> By: fou9598 http://www.imakeart.net/blog/2008/05/27/from-weddings-to-galleries/#comment-127 fou9598 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:53:13 +0000 http://www.imakeart.net/blog/?p=84#comment-127 Well said David Well said David

]]> By: Hunts http://www.imakeart.net/blog/2008/05/27/from-weddings-to-galleries/#comment-126 Hunts Fri, 30 May 2008 18:37:16 +0000 http://www.imakeart.net/blog/?p=84#comment-126 Well, I guess the question is... does commercial success, or success period even tarnish an artist's reputation? Take for instance a rock band (an I know you know I'm thinking of Metallica:-), if they release an album that appeals more to the masses and receive commercial success as a result of that, they are considered sell outs because they weren't true to thier original form by toning down thier music but has their reputation really suffered? I'd say no because they've explored new artistic avenues, however diehards of the artist's work would argue yes but what can't be denied is the music has spread to a wider audience and a broader spectrum of people, which esentially is the primary objective of any artist, at at least any one who wants to be recognized as such. To have one's work viewed, heard and opinionated on by as many as possible, whether taken positively or negatively. As in the case with your idea, the meaning and concept of said piece may be more appreciated in a gallery were the majority of viewers would scrutinize and break down its design and vision in a more critical artisitic context and provide more meaningful accolades to the artist, however, the practicality of the piece would be much more appreciated in a real life environment (such as wedding) where people aren't looking to evaluate but simply appreciate first hand the intent of the vision and design. But, no matter where a piece of art is displayed and in what medium it all comes down to the opinion of the eye of the beholder (a cliche, yes, but a true one none the less) and essentially from which a reputation is created... and the artist, unfortunately, has no control over that! So all the artist can really do is create and keep creating for him or herself and let the reputation become what it may..... just my 0.02 :-) D Well,
I guess the question is… does commercial success, or success period even tarnish an artist’s reputation? Take for instance a rock band (an I know you know I’m thinking of Metallica:-), if they release an album that appeals more to the masses and receive commercial success as a result of that, they are considered sell outs because they weren’t true to thier original form by toning down thier music but has their reputation really suffered? I’d say no because they’ve explored new artistic avenues, however diehards of the artist’s work would argue yes but what can’t be denied is the music has spread to a wider audience and a broader spectrum of people, which esentially is the primary objective of any artist, at at least any one who wants to be recognized as such. To have one’s work viewed, heard and opinionated on by as many as possible, whether taken positively or negatively. As in the case with your idea, the meaning and concept of said piece may be more appreciated in a gallery were the majority of viewers would scrutinize and break down its design and vision in a more critical artisitic context and provide more meaningful accolades to the artist, however, the practicality of the piece would be much more appreciated in a real life environment (such as wedding) where people aren’t looking to evaluate but simply appreciate first hand the intent of the vision and design. But, no matter where a piece of art is displayed and in what medium it all comes down to the opinion of the eye of the beholder (a cliche, yes, but a true one none the less) and essentially from which a reputation is created… and the artist, unfortunately, has no control over that!

So all the artist can really do is create and keep creating for him or herself and let the reputation become what it may…..

just my 0.02 :-)

D

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