Merz's quote [from Art & Electronic Media] illustrates that the choice between either natural or electric light can also alter the purpose and/or affect of an art piece. Using the luxurious, flashy electronic light is quite enticing and draws viewers in whereas natural light is softer and humbling.
I like this idea of psychological control over one's own art.
Yes, most interpretations are quite subjective.
But consider this: How much of your reaction to an art piece is truly original and how much may be transcribed to you?
Do you think it is ever possible to separate the art from the context? Moreover, can a "reaction" to a piece of art ever be "objective?"
ReplyDeleteIt's clear that design choices are made by artists and they influence audience reaction. Whether objective or biased, the reaction is just that-- a reaction.
DeleteI feel that the viewer's response to the piece, despite it's direction, is largely their reaction to a collection of design choices.