A definition of art would be useful. I don't have one. My 'definition' at the moment is simply: "Art is absurd (so is art)".
This of course is meant to question the validity, the meaning, the various definitions of art. I abhor that part of the art world which makes millions, by producing absolutely nothing (I see a Rothko as nothing more than a painted wall. I fail to see the art). I wish art could be simpler. I think that is the sentiment of many people. But art isn't simple anymore. It is both that ridiculous, multi-million world of art dealers and buyers, in which status is more important than skills, and it is a world of artists that mean well and try to say something with their art. Then there is the art without skills. It is also art (sadly). Skills are also missing in academia. What are we to do? Bring the skills back? Rant that everything is political and form a socialist-like protest, and go in fact nowhere. Or can we, must we, invent a new form for art?
I'm still working on these questions. My sentiments lie with just painting, making art, writing, composing and have a good time amongst friends. Time will decide. And I will not be around when my paintings make millions, so why should I care? :-)
“All art is a fiction (real, neither unreal)”
“An art-liking (is not art, just looks like it)”
“Art is Absurd (as is art)”
