How Do You Feel (about Art)?

Ouch.  This video is kind of painful to watch (but it’s only 1:50 long).  These are words from New Yorkers, on the spur of the moment, to describe what they think of “Art.”

I’m not sure if it’s the “Ummmmmmm” everyone starts with, the silence, or the lack of confidence they all show when they finally spit a word or two out that bothers me the most.  The only people that display any conviction are those who use the word “hate” or curse.

One reason I pursued a career in the arts is because I believed art is something everyone has a strong feeling about.  Generally, it’s a love/hate thing.  Regardless, of whether you love it or hate it, you feel strongly about it.  It makes you think and, more importantly, feel.  But this video might have me giving a second thought to that premise.

[Thanks to the mega-talented and super-insightful artist, Tod Pardon, for introducing this video to me.]

How Do You Feel (About Art)? from svanes on Vimeo.

Comments

[Maureen E. Doallas]

If this had been shot in England, it might underscore why the government cuts in arts funding are what they are. That these Americans are so inarticulate about art or Art certainly gives me pause.

[christian svanes kolding]

glad that you saw the film that my friend ewan and i made... i think that the people whom we encountered were quite passionate about art but simply choose their words carefully.

this film, by the way, was more of a test and less a full a documentary... we were curious about how new yorkers felt about something so commonplace in their lives yet so complicated as well. we shot it on a saturday during one of the many art shows a few weeks back.

we'll be making more films - microdocumentaries - like these - and will ask more questions.

[wfs]

Art is a perfect gift from God which other people appreciate such works.

[metin yasarturk]

Nature is art,be with the art forever Isay to all of my art lovers friends,please every one keep clean our earth,our kids need clean nature after we are...metin