I made an effort to see a well-publicised art exhibition, only to be disappointed by what I saw on the walls.
Usually, even if I'm not interested in the theme or style, there is something that makes me appreciate the work or its curation. An unexpected composition, an interesting use of materials, a technique or framing. Something that makes me stop and think, “That's clever. Or different. Or refreshing.”
But this time I struggled. None of the works were pulling me in for any particular reason. So I changed tactics, squinted my eyes and looked for combinations of colours that might be worth stealing, completely ignoring the artworks themselves.
And there it was! Wine against swamp, punctuated by mustard, with a bit of grey sky thrown in. And I fell in love with it instantly.
So, was the exhibition worth the trip? As an exhibition, not really. Did I get something out of it? I’ll know when I start mixing paints for my next work.