The Education of Simon Jones in the difference between art and Art (and the gaps in-between) by John Coombes.

Wednesday, June 11, 2003

EXECUTABLE SKILLS

At what point does the inability to fulfill the idea challenge the creative process? Is the desire to do it enough? Or is a degree of skill prerequiste? I think it's a matter of communication. Art is about expressing ideas and feelings. But can expression exist in a vacuum or does it require a second party? If it does then communication must needs take place. For communication to take place an agreed language is required to assure a mutual understanding. This being the case then the feeling expressed is communicated and the emotion understood. It would be no good telling your story in Manderin to a Welshman. After that it's a matter of degree.