I have come to believe that the word “expression” (and its derivatives, such as “expressionist”) are misused frequently in relation to art. I suppose that this is understandable in the light of the adoption of this term by a particular artistic movement. It does seem to suggest, however, that in order to be considered “expressive” … Read more
If you are not a painter then it is likely that you have never wondered what it is like to commit yourself to starting a picture. Well: I’ll tell you what it is like. The best metaphor I can think of came into my head this afternoon as I found myself in this situation. It … Read more
The idea had never occurred to me before today that the things which inspire us artistically might actually strike quite deep roots in our minds. These continue to flourish perhaps long after the original experience has been left behind, and has been given expression through art work. The completion of a picture does not necessarily … Read more