Comments on: Jorge Pardo

By: pike

pike — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:27:11 +0000

Nice, great eye on creating such vibrating environments.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:13:09 +0000

Of course I think about the art that I post, I’m really damn picky about what goes on to the blog.

But I hate when people “over-think” art in general. When people over-think art you get tampons in teacups.

By: Courtney

Courtney — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:55:57 +0000

“Thinking hurts my brain”… That’s a weird and flippant statement (although funny). I would imagine that most of the artists you feature consider “thinking” and “art” to be inseparable and quite necessary.

You clearly have an eye for good work but it also it creates a paradox within your curatorial abilities… Does the work showcased here seem simple as if void of intellect?

I like your site.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:58:40 +0000

I think I can sum up what I was saying a little better.
When I look at art, I want to it to be something that’s visually stimulating, whether it’s beautiful or terrifying or entrancing.
If I want to be intellectually stimulated, then I’ll go and read a book.
And if I want both, well then I’ll watch a movie.

By: ian

ian — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:25:12 +0000

I agree Bobby. art with a deeper meaning has never been an interest of mine. if it looks cool, or evokes any sort of emotion in me, it has succeeded as a piece. the artists meaning has nothing to do with me so i can take it or leave it. if i wanted to know someone I would ask them a question, not buy a $3000 painting.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:52:50 +0000

As an art student, we are taught to look for the deeper conceptual meaning, a good artist reinforces all their materials and imagery in relation to their concept, and let me tell you - it’s really hard to do. I understand that some contemporary art is a little out there at times, but art is very personal therefore artwork that you hate someone may sacrifice their life for.
The purpose of artwork is attempting to get a message across. If you miss the message you hardly see the artwork!

By: Garrett

Garrett — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 04:35:11 +0000

I think Bob is talking more about when it’s like a ceramic ball glued to a feather and you’re trying to tell me it represents the beauty of childbirth or something. Bullsh#t. You’re a crappy artist.

By: walker

walker — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:02:59 +0000

Wow, simply beautiful. You dislike art that makes you think about its meaning? Man, you’re missing out on about 99% of all beautiful art! But I guess that’s why you’re such a good curator of modern design (no offense).