Jerry Saltz has a deep appreciation and love for art and the art world. he feels strongly about what is considered art and how art is criticized. He believes he has an eye for art and art criticism. in an article he wrote for "frieze" magazine he states "i look for originality, surprise, obsession, energy, experimentation, something visionary and a willingness to embrace oneself in public" (1). Jerry does not look for skill in art; he cares more about unique and controversial pieces. Considering he is a self taught critic and argues that most artist have their own personal styles and are in one way or another are self taught. I understand his point because with the more variety we have in the art world he farther we expand our knowledge and the way we look and portray the world.
I still do not agree with jerry because i believe that skill is the original essence when an artist spends long hard months or years to present to us another way to view life. The story behind the piece should always follow alongside of it because it is easy to tell when and artist gave their all to create piece no matter how easy they make it seem at the same time and that genius should always be admired and praised. so when critics or artist set the bar for quality it will inspired others to push the envelope.
Art to me is to use your mind to its full extend and power to bring life to an empty canvas. My views on art are different form jerry's, but we still have some similarities. I agree with unique pieces, controversial and it should also carry a message. i am forever impressed by michelangelos "creation of adam". It is a master piece for its time. The way he drew the angels carrying god and the proportions are so accurate to the human eye. This type of art is what made me want to pursue a career in art.
In conclusion Jerry Saltz and i have a lot of love and appreciation for the art world. we are fond of what the human psych can create when a lot of discipline, concentration and patients are combined. we also have different opinions on the standard when it comes to what is art. It is safe to say beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
