tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post8605732593075314956..comments2023-10-17T05:41:41.681-04:00Comments on Katharine A. Cartwright Studio: This Is Killing MeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-52627413104528437212010-02-05T15:47:07.924-05:002010-02-05T15:47:07.924-05:00Thanks so much for "taking us along" to ...Thanks so much for "taking us along" to the "This is Killing Me" exhibit. I give the Museum five stars for originality. I have been in a lot of Museums and seen scads of shows--I do not believe I have ever heard of this theme before. I'm pretty intrigued and would love to see it in person.<br /><br />I meet with other artists.. often twice a week (which is a whole lot of talking, lol). There is a new person who has come three times..and each time she talks we have to listen to manyl statements like "I am JUST a beginner".."You are all sooooo much more advanced than me"..."I don't know what I am doing" etc, etc . No matter how many times she is told to drop all that, she persists. It is off-putting and we all wish she'd stop it. It reminds me of when I went to design school and they would take a ton of points off if we EVER apologized during one of those mock presentations. All the apology does is solidify to others that your work is "sub-par" (even when it is NOT!) Apologize publicly and you lose 95% of your audience. <br /><br />All that aside, we aren't being too hard on the new person and are hopeful she can just begin to concentrate more on the fundamentals and TRY to become less identified with the results. That is what I strive for .... sheer volume (of work) helps that to occur. That is what is so positive about the "painting-a-day" movement. It helps people understand that not all of the work will be great--but by working daily (or nearly daily) efficacy improves.Celeste Berginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06791708298070342301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-26355590594568916652010-02-05T07:15:39.328-05:002010-02-05T07:15:39.328-05:00Hi Pam - you mention a lot of important points tha...Hi Pam - you mention a lot of important points that artists deal with on a daily basis. Some artists out of necessity must lead contradictory lives in order to create work that sells, but doesn't necessarily satisfy their unique philosophy. But, it seems to me that most artists are concerned with how their work will be viewed by society and the market place. This leads to anxiety. But, don't most people in various occupations worry about job performance? <br /><br />Hi Carolyn - it was great spending time with you! As you know, my reaction to this exhibit was mixed with interest and revulsion. Too much negative narcissism. However, I decided to dig in and learn from it and began to see some humor. Thanks again!<br /><br />Hi Peggy - I had the same feeling! I wanted to shake these artists and say "what are you complaining about? You're in a museum! Wish my work could hang here." <br /><br />Hi Don - you make me blush! I should be lucky enough to tour a museum with YOU!! As you mention, your life is reflected in your mask paintings. That's one reason they're truly great. You don't withhold your true feelings from your artistic expressions. That's key to creating unique and meaningful art.<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your great comments!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-62595465584590675842010-02-05T01:34:05.114-05:002010-02-05T01:34:05.114-05:00I'm jealous that Carolyn had the honor of acco...I'm jealous that Carolyn had the honor of accompanying you to this exhibit - or any exhibit for that matter. I would LOVE to tour a museum with you some time. As much as I get out of it on my own, I know I would get SO much more with you by my side.<br /><br />As for how I feel as an artist, I put it all on the canvas... If you look at my works chronologically since mid/late 2008 you would find an abstract autobiography mixed in with all the mask paintings. I tell more about myself in my work than I probably should, but I try to balance it with humor and style.<br /><br />I can relate to Ms. Bedford's work more than any of the others' in this show. I've wondered how I would handle it if my hands or eyes were not able to perform the tasks necessary to create the way I want to. Would I find other creative outlets like laying in bed cutting paper as Matisse did in later life? Or, would I take Vincent's way out? I like to think the former...<br /><br />Angst is calling, but I think I'll hang up and call felicity instead...<br /><br />-Don-Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17549962962379079880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-73111082631165665842010-02-05T00:09:29.061-05:002010-02-05T00:09:29.061-05:00I found it a little bit ironic. I wanted to say ...I found it a little bit ironic. I wanted to say "you made it! you're in a museum show!" as I read the descriptions.<br /><br />I tend to show my "cheerful" side, but sometimes I wonder if other feelings ought to be explored too. I found it interesting seeing how the artists presented their doubts and troubles.<br /><br />Thanks for informing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-55707326316031789712010-02-04T19:11:54.029-05:002010-02-04T19:11:54.029-05:00Yes, this was quite an exhibit and i'm glad Ka...Yes, this was quite an exhibit and i'm glad Kathy was along to show me the "other side". I found it off putting and not pleasant to view some of the bloody stumps being portrayed as art knowing that many of our own young American soldiers have to deal with this in real life and have made this sacrafice so artists can exhibit this type of art. So....before I get off on a tangent I was glad Kathy could find the positive aspects and show me the other side of the coin in this exhibit. thanks Kathy!Carolyn Abramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183214944743911973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-62215268291792666792010-02-04T18:27:31.165-05:002010-02-04T18:27:31.165-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-10759492346038017942010-02-04T17:02:02.640-05:002010-02-04T17:02:02.640-05:00Hi Karen - I'm with you: I'd rather enjoy ...Hi Karen - I'm with you: I'd rather enjoy the excitement and joy of painting. <br /><br />Hi Hallie - yes, I do! And, they'll stay hidden :-)<br /><br />Hi Sheila - an interesting, and sad, story. Perhaps the artist just didn't want to part with the self-portrait and made an excuse. How wonderful that you could reach out to him and offer assurances!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11037549177881696434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-38587823709093169692010-02-04T14:40:27.782-05:002010-02-04T14:40:27.782-05:00I was at an Artist Reception last night. I recogn...I was at an Artist Reception last night. I recognized an artist through his self portrait in the exhibition and told him "I love your portrait." I wasn't just jerking his chain. It was the largest piece, oil on canvas about 5x4 feet. It was in his unique style of abstract realism. I later learn a woman was asking everyone in the gallery where the artist was because she wanted to buy the piece. <br /><br />So what did he reply when I gave him compliment? "It's not very good. I spent too much time on it." <br /><br />After replacing my ears because I couldn't believe them. We had a nice conversation about attitudes and feelings about ones work. I suggested we are both from a culture where it is frowned upon to boast about yourself and artists being so close to their work can always find something they are not happy with.<br /><br />I was reassured that this accomplished artist had the same feelings about his work as I do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-63037804648754650692010-02-04T12:47:38.021-05:002010-02-04T12:47:38.021-05:00I would probably smile at the exhibit--I guess we&...I would probably smile at the exhibit--I guess we're all in the same boat. I like knowing what others feel. (We probably have works like these hidden in our notebooks.)hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324184304367023797.post-65692551290482785992010-02-04T11:15:54.019-05:002010-02-04T11:15:54.019-05:00Art should evoke emotion and that certainly did, n...Art should evoke emotion and that certainly did, now I'm depressed:(( lol.....It seems like a "all about Me" approach in their art. I enjoy the challenge of the creative process, it evokes patience and perseverance.<br />How would you, in art, create patience and perseverance, instead of frustration and defeatism.<br />Personally, I want to smile or feel a "Wow" when I view art and there was no smile or "Wow" in their art.<br /><br />So..... I am going to take a look at this artist's rendition of broken egg shells and smile again:))K Marie Peikerthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04469491483110470041noreply@blogger.com