Slipping And Sliding. by clifftoppler
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Ultra Fractal 5.04, with two-layers used.
What distinguishes the great artists from we run of the mill types? Well, self-publicity and drive helps, but otherwise I suspect it depends to a large extent on the respect given by others to the judgment of the artist. Recognition followed by dependability are these the prerequisites?
Well neither of these are much my priority nowadays. This abundant accumulation of years makes differing things the more important but even so this thing called “judgment” is of some concern. We depend on it in all we do and mostly gain assurance from experience garnered through life. We establish what works for us and thereafter fine-tuning is the order. Mm! Doesn’t the gathering of scientific knowledge not come about the same way?
There is a narrowing down, habits form, pre-judging becomes a danger or a means to deal more swiftly with the matter in hand. Experience directs judgment – makes it personal. But how does this work in the art-game? Essentially we use our experience to coat or channel the new. The doing of “art” is always a challenge because of its perpetual face of newness and made worse where fractals are concerned. Art and science mix in our world and therein lie problems. How should they evidence themselves in our pictures and which is the more important?
My feeling (open to correction) is rightness contains an inherent simplicity. Each picture strives for its own perfection. It seeks to become a complete world in itself but success depends on the myriad personal opinions of others.
Have I said anything? Dunno!
Cliff.
Comments (11)
chesscanoe
I bet Simon and Garfunkel would love this image. http://www.lyricsfreak.com/s/simon+and+garfunkel/slip+sliding+away_20124691.html
greyone
The judging of art is a totally subjective exercise. Each person that views any piece of art is by nature going to recieve different feelings about it. There is no such thing as right or wrong especially in something as abstract as fractal work. What i think looks attractive in an image might be abrasive to the next person and neither one of us is anymore right or wrong than the next person. When i view the art work of others on this site i take a lot of effort to always remain supportive of the artist. I know there will be some postings i do not find as attractive as others, but i do not see it as my place to ever comment negatively on the efforts of that artist. I can always offer positive feedback to encourage the person to keep going. There are many times some folks have offered me suggestions on how something in one of my images might be made better. Constructive critisism like that is always helpful and i have learned a great deal from that type of feedback. Your image today is excellent by the way. i love the free flow of the design on this one.
peedy
Gorgeous fractal and colors. Corrie
clbsmiley
Very nice colors.
jmb007
bonne image!!
KataPan
Dazzling image! Beautiful!
zmarek
Very nice image :-)
Jennyfnf
Am in total agreement with GreyOne. He/She could not have put it any better Cliff. I do my fractals to please my eye. It really is a bonus if my images give pleasure to others. This is a great title for ths slippery image:-)
Gaiadriel
A recurrent contemplation for many, Cliff. For you, as you've described, there is rightness in simplicity. For others, complexity may feel a more complete and honest representation of the self. Much as GreyOne has commented, art is, has always been, will always remain, a totally subjective (and wholly individual) exercise. And this applies, it seems, to viewing as equally as creating. Personally, I always tend to revert to the following quote when open discussions of this topic surface..not because I particularly like quoting others, and certainly not because I have any fondness for the artist who penned the words(Georgia O'Keefe, and I personally don't care for her work a bit. It bores me to tears.) But, this particular quote honestly encompasses and expresses my own feelings on the matter, and how I genuinely feel about the opinions and acceptance of others. It also made me laugh aloud the first time I read it, because I realized how painfully critical I am of myself. But, that said, I honestly FEEL these words. I long ago recognized that my need to create and whatever I may create, isn't suited to everyone's tastes, but that the act of creating, the process of it all, is something I engage in because it's like breathing for me, and I seem to have no choice in the matter. But hey, that's just me. Again, subjectivity abounds...lol. Oh gosh, I hope this makes some kind of sense, or that it's at least relative to your comments. I can never be sure I stay on topic these days, but that's slightly out of my control. Especially like the fluidity of your image here. Hope you enjoy the quote. Ahh, it's so good to be here again. :) "I get out my work and have a show for myself before I have it publicly. I make up my own mind about it–how good, or bad, or indifferent it is. After that, the critics can write what they please. I have already settled it for myself so flattery and criticism go down the same drain, and I am quite free."
Beebee127
I don't necessarily agree with you (big surprise, huh?), but I also don't disagree. However, the "rightness" of a piece, to me, is not so much in its simplicity as it is in that AHA kind of rightness when we view it not so much with our eyes as with our essence. (some might say soul) In any event, I like it, not as much for its AHA, but for the OOOOOH factor. :) Go figure that one out.
afugatt
A gentle undulating feeling. I love it! I just make fractals because I love to. Whether or not its art is anybody's interpretation, and not important to me.