tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post5705380748777810859..comments2024-03-08T00:12:34.350-08:00Comments on Art and Quilts, cogitations thereon: TrendsElizabeth Bartonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-59550169210677406212013-03-20T16:34:35.710-07:002013-03-20T16:34:35.710-07:00Oh, I was going to add something else. As a buyer ...Oh, I was going to add something else. As a buyer myself, I can't spend $500-$1000 on just any piece of art. I have to really love it to a) spend the money, b)boot something else out of my limited display space, and c) really want to look at it every single day. I want to look at it and say "yes!" in my head. A flood of positive emotion when I look at a piece of art that I own is way better than irritation. I can get irritation at work all day long, or in my email, or driving in rush hour. <br /><br />I appreciate the 'statement' art, but I don't buy it.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-30003624415630765372013-03-20T16:26:26.942-07:002013-03-20T16:26:26.942-07:00I think "calm" sells because the buyer w...I think "calm" sells because the buyer wants to hang it in his/her home. Home tends to be held to the standard of a quietish place of peace. Displaying an angry irritating piece of artwork in one's home sortof messes up that homey feeling. <br /><br />Anger and irritation will likely produce a very good show, but buyers won't buy it unless they feel extremely comfortable with their economic and political environment. Given the current semi-shaky economy & world political turmoil, most buyers will likely want pretty, calm, or bland art. It is safe. Plus, they don't know how to mentally process/appreciate the more challenging pieces.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11563230869151812456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-63325767113096440402013-03-12T16:11:55.009-07:002013-03-12T16:11:55.009-07:00I think you're right - sometimes we just need ...I think you're right - sometimes we just need to rattle! Art has many purposes.Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-58399906197053085052013-03-12T15:32:18.760-07:002013-03-12T15:32:18.760-07:00Oops, I meant to go on to say that I visited an ex...Oops, I meant to go on to say that I visited an exhibition this last weekend which was full of angst and annoyance - but it was very personal, an autobiography in paint. I did find it disturbing and I'm not sure that I'd want to meet the artist if she were as angry as her canvases - but I'm glad that I saw the exhibition.Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-89873575931552079292013-03-12T15:26:54.409-07:002013-03-12T15:26:54.409-07:00Interesting timing. I made a piece last year for a...Interesting timing. I made a piece last year for a challenge themed 'A Fine Living'. I'm not a particularly political animal but for some reason it made me think of excessive consumerism, which I loathe and the cost of that to other human beings. So I made my small piece which appeared to be a blue and white cup and saucer, "More tea?", with a blue border. Except that the border was printed with the cell patterns of the asbestosis suffered by clay workers. People either loved it or were repelled by the explanation, one person even went so far as to say - we don't need that kind of thing in quilts. This piece was 12" square - there's very little that it could comfort or keep warm! I'm all for rattling some cages!Linda B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05490436237080230938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-84312440807844190442013-02-23T02:21:57.152-08:002013-02-23T02:21:57.152-08:00hmmm - it seems that lately I've been to a lot...hmmm - it seems that lately I've been to a lot of art shows that feature work that is disturbing. Maybe its just this part of the country - but does every show need to feature the angst and annoyance of the artist? So no haven't seen a lot of "calming" art here. As for the other - well - there is a reason why "Art is what you can get away with" is my fav quote - LOL!Nina Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316034317827146338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-83043683191465659712013-02-14T05:50:07.119-08:002013-02-14T05:50:07.119-08:00quilt sales are baffling... aren't they? the ...quilt sales are baffling... aren't they? the idea that your work should be soothing, where does THAT come from?!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-3259064760328265022013-02-13T16:30:12.279-08:002013-02-13T16:30:12.279-08:00Looking forward to being there!! Are you Pam M? i...Looking forward to being there!! Are you Pam M? in which case I'll be in touch!<br />I did write a blog after the pop up show; it was entitled:<br />Rara avis: the fiber art collector<br />and was mid December..<br />I sold 14 watercolors and no fiber! I did get a small commission for a small quilt!! which was quite fun - but certainly won't come anywhere near the new shower I was hoping for, not even a tap!! maybe a plug....<br />I had quilts available from $100 - $2000....Elizabeth Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13928615247903165719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1210759514036256082.post-81980888574487754022013-02-13T08:30:52.638-08:002013-02-13T08:30:52.638-08:00Did I miss the blog about your pop up art shop a f...Did I miss the blog about your pop up art shop a few months back?<br />Did any fiber sell? Price range?<br /><br />Looking forward to your teaching gig in Sarasota this spring.pam in sw floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03913110832531591664noreply@blogger.com