Created at 07/04/08 at 02:44 PM by Essex
Redo, Redone. 1998. Acrylic on ceramic face mask and masonite. 24"x 36". This self-portrait was originally much different. Unfortunately it was so totally misinterpreted that I completely re did the painting, thus its new title. Situations like this create a discussion on whether an artist should let a work stand and let others deal with interpretation? Or should an artist, who has possibly not communicated well, redo a work to better the intended communication? Since I felt (and still feel) it is the artists responsibility to communicate, an artist should not be offended if others misinterpret the artists intention. Though most of the time the issue is probably best left alone, the overall response (and misinterpretation) to my original work caused me to rethink the job I did in communicating. Consequently, I felt it best to redo the painting.
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