Known for the colorful fields of spider webs and shapes, Seattle artist Ari Glass is considered one of the best abstract painters. For him, art
is all about freedom. However, there are several lessons that Ari Glass
learned, and believes all artists should pay attention to.
Lesson # 1: Get out of your inner world, don’t follow recent
art trends
According to Ari Glass, in order for a particular object to
be legitimately regarded as art, it is necessary for it to be an unobstructed,
outward manifestation of the artist's psyche - his authentic thoughts and
feelings. Despite his lack of theoretical background, Ari Glass believes that
theory came after, not before, true artistic creation.
He believes that the expression of inner reality is the key
to achieving moral integrity. Anything below that would not only undermine the
artistic value, but also mentally harm the artist. Furthermore, true artists,
should prepare themselves to be misunderstood throughout their lifetimes.
