Art and feelings
I walk across the Madison Square Park to the subway station every now and then. There is an artificial tree at the center of the park. It is made of steel and has short branches but leaves. It is as tall as the natural trees in the park. It always catches my eyes because of the glossy steel. I have different feelings about it every time when I see it. When I am in a good mood, I see it as a growing tree and feel a sense of liveliness. However, I see it as a dying tree when I am in a bad mood. In conclusion, the emotional state affect how people feel about artwork.
November 19th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
I think I feel differently every time I look at those trees. A week ago, I thought the trees were pretty scary looking with their eerie steel glow because I was in the park after dark. Similar to you, my feelings about the trees depends on my mood and the setting.