Free-Will Art Works and Appreciations

I enjoy items of creation. I don't mind going to galleries or exhibitions. However, I prefer to shrug off the idea of physically containing the artefacts in an enclosed space. It's not that the decision is of any fault. Perhaps it is for security reasons, perhaps the items are fragile and need to be stored under a certain temperature, humidity, etc in order for viewing to be possible. They have tried their best.

I like art installations, or any form of interactive art. I like the idea of just chancing into them, walking past them in daily living, touching them, and feeling that they are something tangible, approachable, changable. I just think that since the artefacts are items of creations; made when the mind is in it's most liberating moments, why not share? And share them in the most informal manner? No physical boundaries, no surveillance, let them be contagious... Sounds very idealistic and probably naive, perhaps.

I hold the artists who dare to let their darlings be at the mercy of their audience and admirers, in great awe. My heart also goes out in pain when I witness artefacts being destroyed by insensitive audience. Yet I think it is very bold and avant garde of these artists to share so generously with people of all ages, of all nationalities, be they rich or poor.

So far, I have the privilege of chancing two of such "exhibitions". One of them is held on a bridge, displaying sculptures made from dung. I forgot the name of the artist, but his works are very impressive. I still feel very honoured to have seen his works. Another is perhaps a more familiar figure since his works have been on display for years and at quite a number of countries already. He is Yann Arthus-Bertrand, a french photographer. "Earth from the Air", I presume will ring some bells in some of us.

Their works come to us... we don't go to them. They are active; they are open to everybody out in the streets. They are not passive and limited to a few people. They are courageous art, subject to weather, abusive hands, comments from whoever. Yet I am happy they had achieve so much more in their audience's hearts. I salute them; the works, their creators and all who have helped facilitate them in one way or another. Thanks ...