wander through the daffodils
life goes on beyond
Caistor Parish Church March 15th @ 13:39:33
Be creative in your own way
“The Dilemma of Contemporaryness,”
Although the term “contemporary” is not strictly defined, a general review of photographic art exhibited, taught, and publicly funded in recent decades shows an overwhelming bias toward work exploring human subjects and interactions, as well as decidedly obscure photographs deliberately void of purpose and personal significance.
In particular, missing from the institutional notion of “contemporary art” is art utilizing natural aesthetics,
and more generally, art that explicitly seeks to elevate the experience of its viewers.
If, as suggested by Mahatma Gandhi, action expresses priorities, then the actions of many art institutions—as manifested in the work they choose to exhibit and promote, their teachings, and the recipients of their financial support—seem to express a pervasive and insidious degree of prejudice against values considered desirable in art by most audiences.
—Guy Tal