Becoming a professional artist is a hard path to follow, an experiences artist, Cho Vang, who now works at Franklin High School, knows of the struggles. His work, thought not famous, his works has been in local galleries.
Q: How did you come into the art field.
A: Art was a passion of mine for years, and I knew I could send a message to others.
Q: Do you feel, that since you're no longer doing arty professionally, that you let yourself down?
A: No, because now I'm bringing the world of art to teenagers who come in through my classroom.
Q: Do you still do artwork in your spare time?
A: I try to paint whenever I can; it's a great escape from responsibility, especially now that I'm a father.
Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring artists?
A: I think every artist should just enjoy creating their piece, and also they should be able to take the criticism of the public, so they can grow as an artist.
Q: Do you think anyone can be an artist?
A: Anyone can say they are an artist, but a true artist isn't in it for fame, but to be able to get a message out there to the world.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Art Vs. Design Vs. Craft
Art, it's a form of expression, everything around that's visibly. It's a way to enter someone's soul, see their true self and connect without words. Art is anything the eye can see, it's a story, there is meaning to ever part of the creation. To me, it's giving someone the right to look past your physical presence, and being able to see what lies underneath the skin, and lies within the heart and mind. Something we feel, it speaks without words, and motivates, it happens without even trying. Art isn't something planned, it's what we feel, an emotional adventure. There is no definite meaning behind the creation, no right or wrong interpretation of a piece, it speaks to everyone. Art is something that speaks to our emotions, and sets our minds to see beyond what they eye views, to see what lies behind, the intention and feeling we tend to overlook.
Design, is more of a planned venture than art is, it has a definite meaning, for specific people. Design is created to make a point, to let ideas come out in ways words can't express; for a target audience. The intention is to have people see a certain view point. Design is more of a blueprint to creating art. For it to be a design, there has to be a guideline, a reason to make the piece. It's a project, a thought process. There has to be a purpose behind design, unlike in art, which can be created just from being inspired.
Craft, is art, but with a function, something in need of actual skills. Craftsmanship is an art form, but it has to be done skillfully, by careful hands. There is generally no room for error in craft, while in art, errors just give more meaning to the artwork. Craft is determined by steadiness of hand, and the functionality of the piece.
Design, is more of a planned venture than art is, it has a definite meaning, for specific people. Design is created to make a point, to let ideas come out in ways words can't express; for a target audience. The intention is to have people see a certain view point. Design is more of a blueprint to creating art. For it to be a design, there has to be a guideline, a reason to make the piece. It's a project, a thought process. There has to be a purpose behind design, unlike in art, which can be created just from being inspired.
Craft, is art, but with a function, something in need of actual skills. Craftsmanship is an art form, but it has to be done skillfully, by careful hands. There is generally no room for error in craft, while in art, errors just give more meaning to the artwork. Craft is determined by steadiness of hand, and the functionality of the piece.
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