Friday, April 06, 2007

Joslynn's existential art crisis: an evaluation of nice things that don't look good

Art speaks to the human soul. It is the greatest creation of human beings; it forges a connection between us while enveloping beauty, creativity, and emotion.
However, there is such a thing as a bad painting. Because of this fact, I was inspired to embark on a quest to find the worst art ever.

I was fortunate enough to stumble upon these.


Vortex
Acquired by Scott Wilson from trash

Here we see a disembodied head, whose bleeding shadow screams with pain.
Don't drink the water.




Think Again
A Michael Jackson-like character presents to us the severed head of a horse which, I believe, exists simply because of the artist's inability to draw the animal's hindquarters.



Suicide
Clouds in an otherwise clear sky cry blood as the bovine beast dives, lemming like, and misses the phosphorescent, oily, swimming hole.





Reef Garden
Acquired by Scott Wilson from the Salvation Army Store
Here we are, witnessing the stage of a musical extravaganza. On a silent cue, one pulsating incubator bursts, hurtling an anxious and curiously aged little merman upwards to the unknown world above the surface. The dancer stares, hypnotizing the viewer. We find ourselves forced to stay -- feel the music or drown.




Mama and Babe
Donated by the artist

The hues of the skin and the presidential candidate-like bone structure of both Mama and Babe advertise the everlasting bond between parent and child-- much like a marionette and a puppeteer.


And last, the King of them all...

Lucy in the Field With Flowers
Unknown Artist

The motion, the sway of her body, the subtle hues of the sky, the expression on her face -- every detail cries out "masterpiece."



7 comments:

Anonymous said...

YES JOSLYNN YESSSSS! hahahhah! I have been waiting for so long for someone to pay tribute to these so ugly they're beautiful paintings. thankyou my sis!

Nedge said...

BWA HA HA HA HA! Oh, man. I don't feel like I'm allowed to make fun of any of these things becaaaause...
They're much better than I could ever do...

Sasha Mari said...

I just want to know if any of these works of art are for purchase. I think "mom and babe" would look ravishing above our bed. So touching:) I feel the colors flow through me like emotions...

Original Kos said...

Oh my gosh! These are so scary. Where in the heck did you find them? Oh dear, I love your favorite the best too. It's so creepy. You know, on Friday night I painted a beautiful pictures of dancing rats...you'll have to see it when I move home in a few days. It's....hideous.

Anonymous said...

"Little green waiting-maid,
Waiting-maid with the limping leg,
Little dog of the limping leg,
Hop Hither and thither,
And quickly see who is without."

Joslynn said...

Shirsti,
This post is dedicated to you.

Nat,
I've seen your skill painting The Petite Prince, and I know better than to believe you.

Sashi,
I see you've started a blog... get posting, sista!

Kos,
Bring it home and I'll appraise it for you.

Toady,
"Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."

Anonymous said...

Hey how about an up-date?