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Originally Posted by soltan
It is not unusual it is very simple. Even the greatest artist can end up with material that is never going to be a masterpiece and the artist may spend much time on the material before this is realised. Hence it is then the fault of the material not the artist. You have stated that it is always the artist fault if the comosition is a dud.
I guess this happens more often for the less expereinced or less gifted
I am sure Michael Angelo used only the best marble peices but even then he ended up with a dud.  |
Soltan,
I actually think your example of Michael Angelo supports Al's assertion that choosing great material from the start is key. What happened when Mr. Angelo discovered the material he was working was flawed? He stopped wasting his time and moved on. He didn't even bother to finish it and probably didn't want his name associated with the piece. I haven't been doing bonsai for long, but some of the discussions on the forums have helped me learn that selecting good stock is key.
I'm not sure an inanimate object can take any blame for lacking potential, it is the artist who has to accept full responsibility for selecting the material and then realizing as early as possible the material's potential or lack thereof. If the artist knows the piece is mediocre then why would he/she ever display/exhibit such a piece with his/her name on it? Artists will produce hundreds of sketches/paintings that they never sell or perhaps just throw in the trash bin. Art is personal and the art represents the artist. Wouldn't you only want to show your best?