For instance, there isn't a single piece in the show smaller than 30x30"...in fact, there's only 3 that are smaller than 36x48"...and some that approach double that size. There's simply something different from looking at an image on a 15 inch screen to seeing the actual piece at 50x60"...
To put it in perspective for a non-artist, every time I pull up a photo of a piece to color correct, the piece looks different than I remember...sometimes it's better, sometimes it's worse...sometimes I wonder whether or not my eyes and hands were being controlled by schizophrenic cats the night before (hey, there's an idea for a new project)...but I always remember to save my judgement till I look at the real piece after a day of screen-viewing.
The bottom line is, even as the artist having just worked hours on a particular piece, seeing it on screen can vastly change my perspectives and opinions on the work...it's just different...
And though this post and it's pictures are directly related to my upcoming show, the message here goes far beyond my own desire to pull in viewers; Art in person and art on a screen are barely comparable. Is looking at art on the computer better than no art at all? Yes, but only to a certain extent. Learning about art, reacting to art...everything that comes with art is directly tied to it's existence and how it has been presented...If you're only looking on a screen, you only get a screen's version of the entire experience...if the artist himself sees there own piece differently on screen vs. in person, what are the chances you won't as well?
I guess the point is just to get out and see some art in person...looking online is great, but nothing can replace the experience of physically standing in front of a piece.
Take a look at some detail shots of the work to get a more accurate idea of the show and make sure to come to the opening, next Friday March 1st, to see the work in person...
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