2. a) The reason I have picked this piece is because it is a painting, but to me looks nothing like one. There is a series of these "Body & The Soul" paintings but this one stuck out to me the most due to it's ability to actually pop-out at the viewer; it's quite sculptural. The use of the paint makes it look like these abstracted bodies are being constricted by various layers, quite forceful looking strokes as if painted with a pallet knife, it's full of texture and movement. While viewing the piece, the eye slowly picks up on details that aren't noticeable at first, such as the face and body in the lower right corner, while the contrast of light and dark makes quite the appealing composition.
b) Do you think artists should or should or should not be political, in their life? in their art? both? neither? why?
I think it is really all up to the artist. Their beliefs, values, and opinions - they should stay true to them all. To do what the public wants, or finds socially acceptable, or what will make the artist more money, is all in my definition of what "selling out" is. If being political in your life, or your art gets an artist some negative publicity, so be it. If you live your life, or create your art according to someone else's standards, there's no fun in it at all - and from what I've seen from my own art; if I don't enjoy making it, it's not usually good art.
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