I go to Aline Smithson's Lenscratch blog every morning. It hardly ever disappoints me. But today, I was thrilled and wounded at once, for the images I saw there broke my heart. She had posted some of the recent works of Hisaji Hara who, in a tribute to Balthus, recreated some of his paintings with photographic imagery. They are lovely.
I cannot critique them yet. I am still personally overwhelmed. And, I think, that is what makes art art. It is personal and overwhelming. It doesn't make it good art, and later you may change your mind, but that initial impression is hard to shake. I have been embarrassed by my first impressions many times, and usually I think it is best to hold off on your public appraisal. But heck, this is a blog and I put up my first thoughts of the morning just about every day along with my own photos that I am still pondering. I think Hara is a better bet. Once I get over the shock and the disappointment (that's right, I have to fight pettiness) that I have not done this, I will get back to work. With fervor.
Once I get my camera fixed. Or once the film is all gone. Or. . . or. . . or. . . .
Balthus. . . of course
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