Dealing with Criticism: Subject Matter Isn’t Legitimate

By Marion Boddy-Evans

Starrpoint said: “We are always being told we have to ‘think outside of the box’ but only in the way the other person sees it. If we don’t see the world their way, we are often criticized. We must be free-thinkers — their way.”

“A clown in a cemetery. I would like to see this painting. Sounds as if you are the free-thinker. … The unusual and different often are the best subjects.”

“Remember, while criticism of technique and execution are legitimate in art school, criticism of subject matter is not. And an artist paints what an artist paints.”

“This is not criticism, constructive or otherwise. It is a personal attack, a form of bullying, and as such should not be tolerated. Do not suffer in silence. This only empowers the offenders. Tell them, that while criticism is welcome, personal attacks will not be tolerated.”


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