Abstract Art Titles
Abstract Art - Door to Promotion at Work
Author: Lilia Parker
I was about to be promoted, but suddenly our company was taken by new management. For reasons unknown to me our new manager disliked me from the very first conversation.
Certainly as far as work was concerned, he could not fault me. However, we struggled to find common ground nevertheless, and after a few months of him starting, I pretty much dismissed any chances of progressing in the firm. Thank goodness I didn't do anything hasty as whoever would have thought that we would eventually find a mutual interest, and not even regarding work, but ? paintings.
Soon after my boss started working at the firm, major repairs were carried out on the building. Our offices were transformed in front of our very eyes. Old wallpaper and crumbling paint were replaced with modern interiors; our entire office looked very stylish and classy. That said, it still lacked paintings on the walls to give our eyes a welcome rest from staring at the computer screens all day. Sadly, the old still life that I had hanging on my wall didn't really suit the general ambience of the contemporary style, so some kind people advised me to go and look for some abstract paintings, as they went really well with any interior. I took a short course on abstract art that helped to select abstract artworks for our office.
One sunny morning my manager came to my work desk. When he saw the paintings he stood staring at them for ages and finally said: - What's in this painting??
- It's a bird, I said. - A symbol of freedom, happiness and inner liberty.
- Is that so? He exclaimed. - And what about this one?
Well, one thing led to another and we found ourselves sitting in a cafeteria, discussing the benefits of abstract paintings. It became clear that my manager had for some time considered which paintings to furnish his home with, but had not yet been able to decide.
- Why don't you try some abstraction paintings?? I said. These wonderful artworks will harmoniously intertwine in almost any style in your house. You seem like a modern chap and I expect you follow contemporary fashions. An abstract canvas would be so suitable for you.
- Wouldn't it confuse guests though? He asked me apprehensively.
- No of course not! I answered. - Exactly the opposite in fact, abstractionism is interesting because of its multifaceted style and symbolism; your guests would be really fascinated by what the paintings have to say. Similar to how you expressed your interest to the artworks in our office.
Over the course of one lunch break, I managed to give my boss a comprehensive view about the harmony of abstraction paintings in the home. I told him about the multiple colours and how abstract art could be the focal and intriguing point of a room with its gentle tones. We talked about symbolism and discussed the merits of art-therapy where abstract art plays a very important role. I stressed the fact that an abstract canvas could add to any contemporary abode. To invigorate his soul and heart, I advised my boss to order a painting of any photograph and emphasised that its harmony would wonderfully complement contemporary-style living.
I can even say that we became friends since that conversation on art?. Just after a couple of days I found a note on my work desk.. It was a letter for a promotion!
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Lilia is a researcher and educator who shares unique ideas and useful tips. To read about visual art therapy and learn on investment in art at => art paintings
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October 10th, 2006 at 9:03 pm
abstract art? constructive criticism…?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/cantfindaname/100_0642.jpg
i people told me to think about my paintings and get CONSTRUCTIVE criticism…
so.. what do you think about this painting… my instructor tells me that its missing something… the title of this piece is subliminal….
what do you think its missing?
January 2nd, 2007 at 11:08 am
About Abstract Art And Titles Of Paintings?
When viewing most modern art, art that is less figurative, less representative, how important is the title of the work to you in your assessment of the work’s value? Do you ever feel the title is non-essential, or perhaps thrown in as an afterthought? Do titles, based on your personal viewing experience, often (or perhaps rarely) reflect the message the artist is conveying? Or perhaps it detracts from the paintings itself? Perhaps you feel abstract art doesn’t need titles?
More importantly, does the title ever enhance the work, enabling you to better understand where the artist’s life, mind and heart was when the painting (or any other modern art) was being created?
Here is an example. Does the title add to or detract from the value or message the artist has to offer? Does the title fit the painting? Does the title influence how you see the painting and feel what the artist is trying to say?
http://pics.livejournal.com/unmired/pic/00036wa6/g16
(‘Down The Tube’)
December 11th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
Need help with the title for Art Show.?
JUST NEED SOMETHING!!!! 
My art show is coming up in a week and I haven’t figured out the title for the show.Its mostly abstract art and some photography involved and they all are in Black and White. Anyone have any suggestions, please tell me.
Anything good that kinda relates with Black and White Theme. It doesn’t have to be super super good
Thank You !!!!!:D
Oh and I am in High School,
March 5th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Do you believe art today is getting out of hand?
I believe nowadays with the rise of pop art, art is becoming more confusing and strange. i know its suppose to reflect someone personally. a example would be picasso, his abstract art is confusing and not beautiful. and its seems that anyone can splash paint on canvas, give it a title, and its art. I believe art needs to return to its Renaissance era. What are your opinions?
thanks for all answers. i respect and appreciate all.
February 6th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
So I came up with a beautiful piece of art, and I need a title. Can you help me decide?
It’s a shoe sculpture I made, and it’s one side peacock, representing India, and one side beaver, representing Canada. I need to come up with a common title. (for a poem I wrote on them)
I was thinking of something abstract, like Countries’ prides or Pride of the Countries, something like that. Can you please help me come up with an abstract title. Any suggestions helpful. Thanks.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
Sometimes the title helps me understand where the artist is coming from. Sometimes the title eludes me. Sometimes it is better for me to not look at the title at all and decide what the meaning is to me alone. For me, if I don’t get the meaning within a minute or so, the artist hasn’t done a very good job of getting his meaning across.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
yes and we ought to return to a simpler age and do away with science ecetera.
NO no no! sorry, but everythign develops. you cannot return to an era, the style of painting rose out of the society, history, economics. you cannot transplant a painting style into another period of time. our art rises out of ppl and their life experiences, what is important to them, what they feel they need to express, and of course techonological developements.
confusing and strange maybe threatening for you, but for others it is challenging and exciting.
i’m not sure about your level of knowledge of art from your expression of opinion. that is not a criticism. my comment would be to go and find a book on picasso and read up on why he felt the need (NEED!) to paint like he did. Why did Monet paint such soft pictures, why did any of the Renaissance artists paint what and how they did.
You refer to Picasso’s paintings as not being beautiful. i think firstly, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, secondly does art have to be beautiful?
Personal favourite artists are Mondrian, and Blake, Hopper, American realists, Stanley Spencer. Their art (irrespective of beauty of the painting) speaks to me, there is something in those pictures that i look at and feel a connection to or drawn to.
By suggesting art is getting out of hand you make it sound as if it’s an unruly child that needs to be kept in check. i’d argue it’s a wild experimental mentor, leading and testing, and keeping us on our toes.
thanks, i enjoy a bit of discussion about this everyso often. and you’re right, all opinions are equally valid.
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
What A Pair
(pair of shoes?)
They’re Not Mismatched!
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
lackb dan thiwe (mix up the letters of “black and white” to make it abstract’
Shades of Gray
Void of Color: Saturated with Meaning
November 30th, -0001 at 12:00 am
you have some really interesting ideas with what you create. i think the problem is the cliche, stale, over-used images in your art. the swirls are just over-played forms that are just not working in this work. now, on the other hand, the green dots and smears are really interesting. i like where you are going with that.
i am thinking, over-all that this work is too busy and actually is sort of resembling tie-dye. i would rather see this work without so much going on.
i think the key here is to be more original. surprisingly, i think that comes from studying more artwork. the more you learn about artists, styles, and art movements, the more you will learn about the art you want to create and do create. i think when the guy commented about your other painting and called it naive, that is what he meant– that you are young and don’t know a lot about painting. if that statement is true, there is nothing wrong with that, but just try to change that. we are all naive when we are young.
constructive criticism is great. it hurts at first when you aren’t used to it, but after a while you learn to want it. it has helped me greatly in my life. sometimes people use it in a mean way, and that is annoying.
good luck and keep learning & getting better!!!