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Posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 9:51:49
An abstract self-portrait?
Posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2013, at 10:07:32
In reply to So what's the photo?, posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 9:51:49
I have no idea? Phillipa
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 11:03:01
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Happyflower123, posted by Phillipa on August 19, 2013, at 10:07:32
Could be used like the ink blot test.
I see a crow, 1/2 comedy mask, a phallic symbol, and a frame. Overall a broken up head that is in pieces. Hmmmm....haha! I would love to self interpret, I've been studying art therapy, but I won't give my answers.
> I have no idea? Phillipa
Posted by Partlycloudy on August 19, 2013, at 11:07:12
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Phillipa, posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 11:03:01
> Could be used like the ink blot test.
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> I see a crow, 1/2 comedy mask, a phallic symbol, and a frame. Overall a broken up head that is in pieces. Hmmmm....haha! I would love to self interpret, I've been studying art therapy, but I won't give my answers.
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> > I have no idea? Phillipa
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Picasso or Georges Braque are my guesses.
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 11:20:44
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Happyflower123, posted by Partlycloudy on August 19, 2013, at 11:07:12
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> Picasso or Georges Braque are my guesses.
>Well I hope he wouldn't use another artist work without giving credit or without having permission or both.
The composition is weak, so if it was an original master artist work, it has to be a cropped version of the image or from a novice artist. It's hard to tell since the image is so small. It is fun to interpret it though!
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2013, at 10:48:33
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Phillipa, posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 11:03:01
> I see a crow, 1/2 comedy mask, a phallic symbol, and a frame. Overall a broken up head that is in pieces. Hmmmm....haha! I would love to self interpret, I've been studying art therapy, but I won't give my answers.
If you tell us your answers, I'll tell you why I chose it...
Bob
Posted by alexandra_k on August 20, 2013, at 21:06:10
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Phillipa, posted by Happyflower123 on August 19, 2013, at 11:03:01
I can't see the crow... Can you describe how you saw that a bit more...
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 20, 2013, at 23:54:53
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by alexandra_k on August 20, 2013, at 21:06:10
> I can't see the crow... Can you describe how you saw that a bit more...
The crow or what looks like a crow's head and neck to me is almost in dead center of the picture. It's black with a yellow circle for an eye.
Crows can signify intelligence, death or both.
Comedy and tragic masks has many meanings but using only a half of a mask that looks indifferent to either comedy and tragic is interesting and I'm not sure how that changes the meaning. Maybe a depression mask (lack of any feeling?) suppression?
Phallic can symbolize power or male gratification.
Mustache- in dreams can represent someone in your life whom you feel tends to hide his feelings or to not communicate very openly. (like a mask)Broken picture frame- broken realities- false schemas or breaking through the barriers or frames of previously held beliefs to get to reality.
Sand paper- going against the grain, being rough, abrupt and abrasive.
Brick wall-an immovable block or obstruction.Broken ear poorly attached- not able to listen well- poor communication.
Top hat- represents upper class, political, or stage magic.
Monochromatic colors- bland, no focus point.
So what do you get when you put those all together? hmmmm... lol
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 21, 2013, at 0:10:43
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2013, at 10:48:33
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> If you tell us your answers, I'll tell you why I chose it...
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> BobI'd say you (after you read my interpretations above) that you could use a hug. (if it was art therapy and you used photography as your medium to convey your feelings non verbally.) As hard as artists (professional or novice)try not to reveal about themselves in their work, the artist will always be in the work in one way or another. Art can be interpreted in many ways, but this photo has a lot of disturbing common symbolism in it (whether intentional in unintentional.)
Maybe it's not even your photo...but you posted it. :)
Posted by alexandra_k on August 21, 2013, at 0:11:47
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Happyflower123 on August 20, 2013, at 23:54:53
ah. i thought that was a horse wearing gumbboots :)
ambivalence?
caught between a rock and a hard place?
fragmentation?
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 21, 2013, at 0:26:49
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by alexandra_k on August 21, 2013, at 0:11:47
haha! So funny! :D
Posted by Happyflower123 on August 21, 2013, at 0:31:29
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Dr. Bob, posted by Happyflower123 on August 21, 2013, at 0:10:43
(whether intentional in unintentional.)
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Well this was a typo, but it is rather funny and interesting. ;D
Posted by sleepygirl2 on August 21, 2013, at 21:28:46
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Happyflower123 on August 20, 2013, at 23:54:53
Beware the power of projection. It is always in the eye of the beholder. Some symbols are pretty universal, but they are absolutely open to interpretation.
It's best to imagine what you see, and think about it as something reflective of you.
We could analyze dr bob, but we'd have to know what it is that he sees there.
Posted by alexandra_k on August 22, 2013, at 0:59:59
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 20, 2013, at 10:48:33
> If you tell us your answers, I'll tell you why I chose it...your turn.
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 2:02:18
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Happyflower123 on August 20, 2013, at 23:54:53
> Crows can signify intelligence, death or both.
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> Comedy and tragic masks has many meanings but using only a half of a mask that looks indifferent to either comedy and tragic is interesting and I'm not sure how that changes the meaning. Maybe a depression mask (lack of any feeling?) suppression?
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> Phallic can symbolize power or male gratification.
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> Mustache- in dreams can represent someone in your life whom you feel tends to hide his feelings or to not communicate very openly. (like a mask)
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> Broken picture frame- broken realities- false schemas or breaking through the barriers or frames of previously held beliefs to get to reality.
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> Sand paper- going against the grain, being rough, abrupt and abrasive.
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> Brick wall-an immovable block or obstruction.
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> Broken ear poorly attached- not able to listen well- poor communication.
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> Top hat- represents upper class, political, or stage magic.
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> Monochromatic colors- bland, no focus point.
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> So what do you get when you put those all together? hmmmm... lolThanks. I chose it because it's called Man with a Pipe, which made me think of psychiatrists way back when. I did crop it. The original:
http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/artwork/109260
Bob
Posted by Partlycloudy on August 22, 2013, at 8:31:58
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 2:02:18
I get no points for guessing Picasso?? Dude, I got the artist correct.
PC
Posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 16:41:33
In reply to Re: So what's the photo? » Dr. Bob, posted by Partlycloudy on August 22, 2013, at 8:31:58
> I get no points for guessing Picasso?? Dude, I got the artist correct.
I noticed that, very astute!
Bob
Posted by Partlycloudy on August 22, 2013, at 19:38:51
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 16:41:33
> > I get no points for guessing Picasso?? Dude, I got the artist correct.
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> I noticed that, very astute!
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> BobNobody messes up a portrait like Picasso. The challenge is that he tried his hand at so many forms of expression. When I saw his ceramic studio in France, I wanted one of everything; they were so organic and soulful.
Abstract art does not pull a lot of emotion from me. But a Mogdliani versus a Edvard Munch is a hands-down winner. Munch was too OCD in his artistic approach to be satisfying as a viewer.That sums up my art knowledge. Sigh. One little statement. Now, CANADIAN art is something else. The Group Of Seven was an inspiring collection for a growing nation to grow its artistic base upon.
And First Nation arts continue to return to their collective roots and rediscover their inspiration. So much to discover.
Do I win a prize or something? Or a pass for a PBC?
:-)PC
Posted by alexandra_k on August 22, 2013, at 21:32:53
In reply to Re: So what's the photo?, posted by Dr. Bob on August 22, 2013, at 2:02:18
> I chose it because it's called Man with a Pipe, which made me think of psychiatrists way back when. I did crop it. The original:ah. so you saw the penis, then.
ahaha.
it is curious how the increased resolution and greater context alters things, somewhat.
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