Abstract art isn’t for everyone, and that’s perfectly okay. People often feel intimidated by it, like if they can’t recognise something familiar, they must be missing the point. But here’s the truth: you don’t need an art degree (or any special knowledge) to enjoy abstract art. You’re allowed to see it however you want! That’s half the magic.
Unlike a landscape or a still life, abstract art comes entirely from the artist’s imagination. That’s also what makes it so hard to create. It’s built from instinct, emotion, memory - all those things that don’t have clear shapes or lines. It’s why I find it endlessly fascinating. Each piece is like a little mystery that reveals something new the longer you live with it.
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