explanations for june challenge entires
R. Westermeyer
1. I have read all the challenge entries, and will judge based on my
unique experience.
2. Since the stories vary so much, and are all so fucking weird, I
will do a second judging based on message/presentation meld.
It might be the same story, but it might not.
Possible questions: if a different story wins, is one of them better
in philistine westermeyer's eyes?
In almost every realm of art, I have enjoyed abstract pieces not
having a clue as to what they mean (like kandinsky painting), have
hated abstract art because it does nothing for me, and I have:
a. liked abstract piece, then loved it after knowing what author had
in mind.
b. loved abstract piece, didn't love it any more because of author's
interp.
c. disliked artwork, then liked it a great deal knowing that I missed
the boat and should have been digging deeper and past inhibitions with
interpretation
there is a potential D: Loved artwork, then liked it less, because
my interp was so dissimilar from that of the artist.
This criteria is for fools. If you like something, no one should talk
you out of it successfully via "their" interpretation. However, if you
don't like something, getting some guidance from one who has personal
psychology with the piece, can improve the appeal.
HOpe to read lots of reader guides. No rush. I'd like them soon, but
try to post them end of July latest.
--Bob
*****
Done is the kissing, now all that remains
Is to sail forever on a stain.
--Nick Cave (Cabin Fever)
R. Westermeyer
wrote:
It occurred to me that "b" and "d" contradict each other. Should have
aced "B". I don't care if you like a piece then find out it was Nazi
propaganda (or was composed by a Nazi, for that matter). I think the
reason for the second judging, is because the value of an artwork can
be enhanced by studying it; by learning the motive and passion of the
artist. You might pick out things you missed due to your own
psychology. Doesn't' make the piece better than one for which you have
no external guide. But I think the two categories are relevant, given
that art, be it written, visual, musical, etc. is usually offered with
explanation. And this is a different experience than when it is
percieved clueless.