defiantsquid
@defiantsquid
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Geometry and nostalgia.
“The everyday scenes of genre paintings, and the vast popularity of their public domain reproductions, are a testament to the great accessibility of art. 'The Apple Gatherers' (1880) by Frederick Morgan is my favourite example, found in many a sitting room across the UK alongside similarly ... ”view more
“An important lesson taught to me as a teenager by Bridget Riley's 'High Sky' (1991), which led to the discovery of many other non-figurative or abstract pieces throughout art history. Visible brushstrokes aren't solely what makes paintings good, but simply one aspect of a greater concept.”
“People have found great comfort in art for generations, and reproductions are no less valuable for this purpose. In my case, half a lifetime comforted by a faded print of 'Poppy Field' (1873) by Claude Monet in my grandparent's dining room before ever seeing the original in person.”
“The first piece in the 'Resolutions' series was inspired by a visit to the Musee d'Orsay, and specifically Pierre Bonnard’s 'Le Chat blanc' (1894) - arguably the greatest interpretation of a big stretch in art history.”