Art cannot just be “nice”...

Art is not just about something being beautiful or nice to look at. It is something that should start a conversation, it should not be about the size or quantity. It should be about the quality and go beyond the size of the work and skill of the artist. Art should be able to be looked at by the viewer and find something compelling and ask questions like: What am I looking at? What made it worth putting on display? What comforts me? What challenges me? Then ask: How was the object made? How does it hold together visually? How do shape, color, pattern, texture, etc. all work in concert together? Why was this work made from the perspective of the creator, the audience? Why was I drawn to it? Why is it of a certain time and place? Why is it timeless? Art cannot just be “nice” because art should help the viewer grow, by asking questions and using knowledge.