November 7, 2022
Art is on my mind.
A well known deep pockets Collector of Art calls on two factions of contemporary art to decide which kind of art is Best.
He invites the Conceptual Artists and the Representational Artists.
The Representational Artists say, "We'll have a debate. "
The Conceptual Artists leave the room.
The Art Collector then declares that there shall be a Competition to see whose art is 'Best.'
A large gallery is provided & divided down the middle with a heavy curtain. The Conceptual Artists are on one side & the Representational Artists are on the other side of the curtain.
The Representational Artists ask for a myriad of supplies: paints in all the colors and brushes and markers and such. The Art Collector provides all of these supplies: including life models & canvases and easels.
The Conceptual Artists, when asked what their needs are? Respond, "We have it covered. Thank you."
Time passes. The Representational Artists work feverishly to make their work
There are sounds coming from tthe Conceptual Artists on the other side of the curtain.
When the time is up, The Art Collector draws back the curtain in the gallery to compare the work of the Representational Artists and the Conceptual Artists.
The Representational Artists have created a beautiful room of color and landscapes and portraits and still lifes. There are sculptures in bronze and clay.
The Conceptual Artists on the their side of the gallery have cleaned the room to shine. It totally reflects the beauty of the Representational Artists.
The Art Collector smiles.
With thanks to J. Rumi.
michael sheehan
November 7, 2022
glendale, california
