In Greer's article in which she discusses different works of 'art', as seen above (Warhol, Marcel Duchamp, London's Hyde Park), she makes some interesting points.
Greer writes, "drawing and painting are fun, and most people like doing them, especially if they are considered good at them, but they are not art until they acquire separateness" (Guardian, 6 March 2011)
What is seperateness? Greer describes how seperateness is when the painting (the object/thing/performance) attracts its own attention (or position). It is not the subject of the piece, for example Marilyn Monroe, that makes the Warhol print important but rather that it is a Warhol print and it has its own message, its own interpretation and its own presence.
What is seperateness? Greer describes how seperateness is when the painting (the object/thing/performance) attracts its own attention (or position). It is not the subject of the piece, for example Marilyn Monroe, that makes the Warhol print important but rather that it is a Warhol print and it has its own message, its own interpretation and its own presence.
A second more relevant point to A-level Art is made when Greer states that "[s]tudying art for A-level is really tough because of the inherent contradiction between being trained to reach a standard and finding out how to be spontaneous. The value the examiners demand is creativity, but creativity cannot be taught." This aspect of spontaneity is one that is encourage through experimentation. It is one thing to know who to use a paint brush or create a screenprint; however, it is also important to learn to experiment and 'play' with an element of spontaneity so that you might discover something that was not anticipated. This show a higher level of creativity and requires you to be confident about your abilities as well as trusting of your instinct. Ultimately, creativity has to come from within.
A thought provoking article that makes us question - What is Art?
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