An interesting, complex argument, Stephen, but what about those of us
who agree with all you're saying about the possibility of liberation
in such a stance & yet simply aren't that impressed by the paintings?
I admit one probably needs to see them in actuality, but while not
disliking the ones on line, I also felt no desire to spend much time
with them. As opposed to a lot of art I know, or own.
What pulls the eye back again & again?
It doesnt seem to be there, in Nerdrum's work, for me....
Doug
On 14-Nov-08, at 3:07 PM, Stephen Vincent wrote:
> I do appreciate Nerdrum's honesty and vigor as a self-advocate in
> the face of folks who opposed his work (clearly 'jerks '!)
>
> Stephen
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