Interpretation brings art to life. It breathes meaning into an otherwise neutral two or three dimensional work. And, amazingly, so many unique interpretations can be had from but a single work. Do we realize how amazing this really is?

 

 

The result of our experiences and perspectives, interpretation is a learned skill. Like a muscle, the more we interpret, the more second-nature and spot-on does it become. You see, the art of interpretation is just this– an art. It certainly isn’t impersonal or objective, but neither is it free from the requirements necessary to grow any skill: discipline, practice, training. And, yet, our ultimate ability is dependent on the individual gifts that we were graciously given– should we choose to use them.

 

 

Not only do we learn how to interpret, but we also learn much from interpreting. We learn that context is important, that our opinion is only an opinion, that people are both so similar and so different, and, most importantly, that we truly are all in this together. The Blooming Artist Gallery invites you and yours to come witness our manifest realization of this from August 14th - October 21st, 2023.