tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post5622455568487695006..comments2023-11-09T11:19:28.916-08:00Comments on ARTWACH: When Art Gets In Your EyesTom Wachunashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06996182567402249813noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post-74477000599007573052011-11-13T15:35:40.651-08:002011-11-13T15:35:40.651-08:00Billy Ludwig's work shows artistic depth, and ...Billy Ludwig's work shows artistic depth, and an awareness of some fascinating and beautiful things.<br />I hope he takes note here and remembers where his references require acknowledgement.<br />It is not wrong to use other people's imagery, but it is not right to use it without acknowledgement.<br /><br />I think this a fair and very nice review. I think it quite right to touch upon this issue.<br />The work in the show sounds to be of a high standard, and I shall try and get to see it all very soon. I shall now be able to view Billy Ludwig's work on its merits (there are merits for sure), but be aware of other things also. <br /><br />It takes a reviewer of art to enable me to do that, sometimes.<br /><br />Tom - your review encourages me to Massillon. Thank you.Paul Digbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872829068371700917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post-66961557013744897552011-10-29T16:46:26.221-07:002011-10-29T16:46:26.221-07:00Well, let me start off by saying there is no point...Well, let me start off by saying there is no point to wearing kid gloves because we are well beyond that.<br />Let’s first start with Billy Ludwig, gallery owner of the 13th floor, musician, and artist, or in some “critics” eyes a worthless hack that steals precreated art. Obviously its Billy steals all his ideas whether it is art, songs, or just ideas about trying to further Massillon or the art scene in general. In all the years I have known him I would have to totally agree with Tom in the fact that he has never done anything, and I’m sure he bribed the judges to ensure that he took something home. Oh wait, what am I thinking I’m not a critic, that isn’t actually my view or opinion at all. <br /> My opinion on the Stark County Artists Exhibition is that well frankly after reading this I am glad I was not down there, sounds like a big waste of time. I do find it mildly humorous Tom that whenever you write about Massillon or more specifically Billy Ludwig in general it is nothing but backhanded compliments. Oh Picasso said the greatest artists steal, so clearly I can say whatever I want to about Ludwig now. <br />Now it’s my turn. Tom, you sir are a great writer, whether or not you know what all those beautiful large words mean or not, or you just have dictionary.com opened in a second tab is unknown, nor frankly do I care. What I do care about is how you treat my friends, or what I consider my family. Your words are not kind, they do not build or uplift. They are destructive and are in my opinion from an old close-minded fool (you). I can say that right? I mean I said you knew how to use a dictionary so I said something nice, and I totally mean it out of respect, or at least your version of “respect”.<br />So you know Tom you don’t have to reply to this. I know you are a callow human being, and unlike myself the good lord blessed me with a set of testicles and I am not afraid to voice how I actually feel, raw, and uncut. You sir were blessed with a strap on vagina, and well I guess that just sucks for you. <br />We can’t all be great artists like you, and glue junk on a chessboard and paint it white, WOW super creative! I don’t claim to be an artist, though I have been told I am quite creative in my own right. If I were ever to have a solo show I would make certain that my only request is that you were blacklisted from whatever gallery it was at. Because you are a negative, worthless human being that brings nothing to the table, but hey you are sure good at typing!Jeremy Horleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173611481602888559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post-36072148747192407612011-10-28T10:44:38.218-07:002011-10-28T10:44:38.218-07:00I hesitate to comment, but... As an artist in the ...I hesitate to comment, but... As an artist in the show, I thank you for your comments. It is refreshing that you received the meaning of the painting. That is the goal above all else. Also, to the other commenter, there is no such things as criticism in art, only subjective opinion. It's all subjective. Truly an art "competition" or award is absurd in meaning. There is no right or wrong in creation , it is all good. The mere fact that someone has created something is admirable.<br /><br />To add about the comment against Billy Ludwig’s piece. He is a fantastic artist and does more for the art scene around here than any single person I can recollect on. Hell, he even was willing to give me a shot to show in his gallery. The guy has a vision to make Massillon an art mecca and any assistance he needs from me will be given.<br /><br />Thanks for caring, <br /><br />James Begert<br />James B Studios<br />Pop Art, Massillon OHJames Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859048840996623698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post-50409170239301691122011-10-27T15:33:14.583-07:002011-10-27T15:33:14.583-07:00Thanks for your heartfelt comment. Please keep in ...Thanks for your heartfelt comment. Please keep in mind that it is out of RESPECT for the integrity and passion of ANY artist that I write as I do. If it's true that all art is unoriginal as you say (which I find to be a generalization that's too sweeping and ambiguous), I still think we can and must be discerning in our assessments of the degrees of quality and edification we rightfully expect from true art.Tom Wachunashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06996182567402249813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5830900456947692487.post-46986746046021824062011-10-27T11:47:23.771-07:002011-10-27T11:47:23.771-07:00If it has been known for years that all art is rep...If it has been known for years that all art is repetition, clearly unoriginal, why must we disrespect the artist? Did you expect us to create anything better? <br /><br />Art is also about learning and growth, not just all the abstract BS we throw up on the wall and call original. True artists have a common respect for any other artist who passionately loves doing what they do.<br /><br />"The individual, man as a man, man as a brain, if you like, interests me more than what he makes, because I've noticed that most artists only repeat themselves." -Marcel Duchamp<br /><br />SCAE- Stay up!Struggle Buggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833199168824935560noreply@blogger.com