Moving On

In order for the progression to take place, in order for it to be a movement, I think we need to observe the basic fundamentals in what makes a painting successful. Subject matter and how the painting is painted are two key ingredients to the solution. Of course composition and use of color, shape, form and three dimensional elements add to the piece. But how the painting interacts with it's viewer is also very important. Although interaction is not new to painting, I think this is where painting can progress and has room to expand. It's the interaction that attracts the viewer, it draws them in and keeps them interested. Their experiences are what they remember and what makes them want more. Without exploring these basic characteristics of painting, we will continue to lack movement.