[blansky]

She was a grad student so probably just bullshit.

The problem is that we are taught more about the artist making a point rather than the viewer being able to freely interpret or appreciate the work. This is something I have had to deal with in art school.

Oh, look I've nearly gotten trapped in the box of bullshit that I have been trying to avoid.

Thanks Blansky for helping get out of it.

Well I think the artist is always (usually) trying to make a point and it may be good to try to interpret his point but maybe more importantly is art also not about what the work makes you feel.

Because just intellectually being able to interpret something is kind of an interesting puzzle but it may not be as fulfilling as the self examination of letting the work move you. And why.

One is active and intellectual.

The other is passive and emotional. Invite it in and let it arouse you.