New post from Alexandra

 


Alexandra Kipourgos


A piece of art, that being – in my case - a photo, a painting, digital art 

or any combination of the three, bears a prominent element of subjectivity, 

therefore it should speak for itself by fueling some sort of individual 

engagement, while a certain Hermann Rorschach came up with 

a similar idea, that’s clearly not what I have in mind. 

 





“Somewhere between the gutter and the stars”





“Phoenix”





“Gravitational Wave”





“Butterflies need recharging too”




It goes without saying that minor details – such as the name of the person, if it is 

a portrait or the name of the place where it was taken – could be certainly used, 

although I don't really feel the need to tell the viewer anything in the event my work 

does not generate any feeling: not because I am a snob or anything, but merely 

since no amount of explaining will make any difference whatsoever”.


Comments

  1. Amnda Falvo ArtMarch 23, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    Aren’t these wonderful!

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  2. ptMarch 23, 2021 at 4:46 PM

    We agree Amanda, soon be your turn!

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  3. DJKMarch 24, 2021 at 2:39 AM

    All these works, I like very much, Alexandra, but I have not yet had a chance to consider them in a critical light. They seem very good but I suspect a little of something may be missing...that is, from what makes a work generally excellent to what makes it a world renowned piece of art. Which, let's face it, is what we all want to achieve, isn't it? And, of course, thre are the 'taste-makers'...

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    1. Alexandra KMarch 24, 2021 at 6:02 AM

      I definitely agree with your suspicion: something is definitely missing from my pieces and possibly, one day, I may revisit them as I believe nothing is really finished when it comes to art. You are also correct about tastemakers whose footprint has a relatively short lifespan, in opposition to a world-renowned piece of art which never stops to amaze us. The great thing about my digital art, is, that "corrections" can go on forever, as opposed to my watercolors or acrylics which are one off pieces, thus I am unable to take them to the next level of excellence. Some are actually framed and hanging on walls. Critical and negative comments are appreciated as much as the positive ones !

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  4. ptMarch 24, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    As for me, I had not noticed anything was missing from your work Alexandra, it seemed complete to me. Also, I thank you for your comment about "continual updating" of work which is a tremendous feature of this digital age, it is something I embrace even when creating these blogs.
    I do understand the difficulties which "Blogger" puts in our way with its "presets" and I find myself working overtime to get around many of the style issues it creates. But we are learning and it's still early days for me. Thanks for you fine work Alexandra. PT

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