I'm working on a large "abstract"...It's actually non-objective, but many just refer to this genre as abstract...The difference is negligible to most, but I thought I would share the conversation I had with my 10 year old grandson last night because he described the subtle difference perfectly.
Rock: "Mimi, is this your new painting? What is it?"
Mimi: "Yes Rock, it's an abstract. Papa thinks I should call it Mother Nature."
Rock: "Oh, I can see that Mimi. I can see the wind swirling, and a waterspout, and even her eyes...What does abstract mean exactly?"
Mimi: "Actually Rock, it is non-objective. Mimi just paints her feelings. It doesn't represent anything in particular. It is whatever the observer sees. "
Rock: "Well then Mimi, then it actually represents everything."
Mimi: "I guess you are right Rock. Did you learn that at school?"
Rock: "No Mimi, it's just what i think. I like it. and, I think Papa is right--it's a good name..."
I wish all my critics were this smart!
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