I don't know if I'm going to open up a hornets' nest - whether it be craftily or in a fine art style. Please, where does the line - if indeed there is one - come between the two?
This afternoon I was told that my work drops firmly into the craft category, yet in the past it's been accepted within fine art. Does anybody else have problems like this?
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Regards Susie
Without question I see your work as 'Art' and a 'Fine Art' at that. Though I see craft as an 'art' as well it must have the additional feature of being functional. 'Art' feeds the soul, 'Craft art' feeds the soul does it's chores. I don't see one as being superior to the other. Just different things.
JMO, Donna
For me there is no better definition than the quote below, And I'll passively resist anyone who disagrees with me!
:-)
Whoever works with their hands is a labourer. Whoever works with their hands, and their head is a craftsman. Whoever works with their hands, and their head, and their heart, is an artist.
- St. Francis of Assisi
Steve Bath UK
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Thanks for that Steve. I think I'll keep a copy by me in case of future need:-))
All the same, fine arts v crafts - is there still an area of contention or is that all behind us now?
Regards Susie
I believe there is some contention, though I feel it is generally from those with a posterior(!) view. NOT Potters, they have a more balanced approach in my experience.
There is another fairly vulgar definition which I'm rather fond of:
If you can pee on it it's Art If you can pee in it it's Craft.
Steve Bath UK
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