Artistic Tolerance

$995.00

Size: 24 x 30

The passing of Richard Serra in 2024 inspired this piece. His controversial works are displayed all over the world, yet many question whether his rusted walls and curves are even art. I recall his first piece installed here in my home city in the early 80's. People were appalled by the rusted metal walls that made up a large polygonal shape planted in the earth. Outrage by many, while others were inspired to look further into themselves, determining exactly what it is that they considered art to be. It's still there today. I drive by it at least once a week and still enjoy it.

Over the years I've produced a number of pieces that many huff at and offer the standard comment "my four year old can do that". I say more power to the four year old. My barometer is whether I would display a piece I've created in my own home. The response to this piece, "Artistic Tolerance" is a resounding yes.

I like the color, the composition and the haphazardness of it as a whole. It speaks to me on an artistic level and again, causes me to consider what exactly art is to me.

Acrylic on canvas, ships free in the continental US, framed as shown.