Wu Guanzhong says that the capability of visual art lacks that in literature.To him, literature is born out of critical thinking while visual art is preoccupied in technique.
Though he is speaking from a far distant place, that observation seems to be omnipresent here, where I live.
Why are people more concern with the form -- the approach, the style -- than the intent of making an artwork?
The unfortunate outcome is, people would excuse -- 'another mountain', 'another bird' or 'another abstract' -- as long as the artist can produce an exciting style. If possible, a style that is trend setting.
So often the critical artist's intent is dismissed -- oh! that real/true creation.
What is the bird thinking behind the pot?
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