After reading both of your recent blog posts, it's definitely had me thinking about both my own personal consuming and critiquing of art. Although I've been wrestling with such questions for quite some time, including on matters quite complex, involving being a creative person and also a person of faith. Especially when it comes to balancing between subjective and objective criticism, which normally has me asking questions such as, does said art make me care, and if it doesn't, why?
I'm happy to hear this post has gotten you thinking more about these topics! Your question about "does said art make me care" are very important. I think too many consumers just lap up art & entertainment like it's a buffet and try to get the most "bang for their buck" by quantity, not quality. They don't pause to reflect on the art they just received. If it makes you care, it's important. If it doesn't make you care, that's important to examine too!
After reading both of your recent blog posts, it's definitely had me thinking about both my own personal consuming and critiquing of art. Although I've been wrestling with such questions for quite some time, including on matters quite complex, involving being a creative person and also a person of faith. Especially when it comes to balancing between subjective and objective criticism, which normally has me asking questions such as, does said art make me care, and if it doesn't, why?
I'm happy to hear this post has gotten you thinking more about these topics! Your question about "does said art make me care" are very important. I think too many consumers just lap up art & entertainment like it's a buffet and try to get the most "bang for their buck" by quantity, not quality. They don't pause to reflect on the art they just received. If it makes you care, it's important. If it doesn't make you care, that's important to examine too!