Elizabeth Morisette: Naïve

Greenbelt, MD, artist, Elizabeth Morisette, continues my recent project by writing about "naïve." As usual, I extend an invitation to all local artists who would like to participate in this effort. Just email me!

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Elizabeth Morisette: Naïve

Naïve: I love this word.

Naïve is a beautifully spelled word. I like what it implies. To be naïve is the opposite of all qualities I hate; skeptical, conceited, mean. To be naïve is to be pure of thought without any outward forces influencing your decision. While some might think that to be naïve is a bad thing, I think it is good. It is what makes visionary art so appealing. These artists react to the drive that all artists feel, but instead of going to an art school to have their visions steered in a certain direction, they just create. Perhaps some of the art is not so good, but, they did it. I sometimes wish I could take away my design school training and go back to the drive, the vision that all art begins with.

I think about our local art community show, Art O Matic. I think one reason critics don’t understand it is because they think naiveté is a bad thing. It isn’t. Sometimes the outcome of naïve thinking disappoints you (like our recent election) but, in our nation of 24 hour news you have to almost admire someone who was able remain naïve in the world we live.

Attachment
paperclips and fabric woven on a cotton string
30" x 42"
2003

Previous Posts:

Charles Neenan: Tradition
Kelly Towles: Color
Ryan Mulligan: Originality
Matt Hollis: Confinement
Dean Fueroghne: Originality
James W. Bailey: Obligation
J. Coleman: Depiction
Andy Moon Wilson: Decision
Molly Springfield: Language
Bryan Whitson: Scene
Elyse Harrison: Motivation
Jiha Moon Wilson: Influence
Alexandra Silverthorne: Derivative
Jose Ruiz: Contemporary
Kathleen Shafer: Focus
Jennifer McMackon: Connection
Gregg Chadwick: Responsibility
Warren Craghead: Material
Angela Kleis: Purpose
Peter Reginato: Order
Anna L. Conti: Community
Wayne Schoenfeld: Content

Comments

[ty Bennett]

thank you Elizabeth Morisette, for your very inspiring thoughts and beautiful artworks