Drab

I used to question the point Of an artist painting 'still life' It makes sense for practice But not as an occupation Certainly not as an obsession But here I am With a fascination For the mundane Believing within Lies wisdom Perhaps like me They don't wish To try for a masterpiece Or even for there to be A suggestion they did So if one should transpire Whilst painting an apple That has been painted before Or talking about disconcertion Then whoop de doo

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Gary Radice

Date: 9/12/2023 4:26:00 AM

Food for thought D D. Perhaps still life presents the artist with a challenge and opportunity to make something mundane appear less mundane? I personally love 'Still life with Cheeses, Almonds and Pretzels' by Flemish artist Clara Peeters as she hides bits of herself in the painting: her signature and miniature portrait. For artists read poets. I agree with S V..you have written a piece called 'Drab' that honestly isn't. Cheers - Gary

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/12/2023 9:12:00 AM

Thank you Gary, I recall your poem on that one I think? Yes, there is lots of scope to elevate the mundane within still life as the differing perception of the artists can be intriguing to contemplate. Thanks again

Speaks Volumes

Date: 9/11/2023 11:29:00 AM

OK Only YOU could call a poem drab that isn't Drab at all, but very thought provoking. I found some buries treasure in Cezanne's work a while ago I must tell you about it sometime. This is an interesting piece of poetry D, Well done,

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/11/2023 11:52:00 AM

You're too kind SV, my poem is a touch lacklustre in keeping with how I viewed still life before - I imagine the poem delivered in a monotone hehe :)

John Lawless

Date: 9/11/2023 7:14:00 AM

I have always found the term "still life" to be oxymoronic as life is never still....interesting write DD, I think I'll go look at an apple.....hehehehe

Di11y Da11y
Date: 9/11/2023 7:52:00 AM

The expression itself is fascinating to ponder and could take a poet in many directions (myself probably just a fun mini existential crisis). I think the word 'still' is a transformational adverb.