General Discussion

Russell recently circulated this somewhat technical link to Open Shutter Subgroup and I post here for a wider circulation AND comment.

https://bwvision.com/art-the-artist-and-ai/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_source_platform=mailpoet&utm_campaign=bwvisions-new-website-is-now-live-8

The topic of “What is Art” has been discussed in the Previous (A)ltered (I)mages now Open Shutter subgroup renamed recently for obvious reasons.

A noted recent definition “Any created THING if regarded as Art by one person". A very wide definition! This could help explain some apparent ANOMALIES in the WIDER aspects of Art.

In my opinion, Creativity, is a fundamental characteristic of Art and is ANY interaction with ANY medium. Early photographers soon learnt to manipulate in the darkroom to impart their own interpretation. Now, editing software and camera capabilities can (A)lter (I)mages from the observed reality.

Whole image (generated WITHIN personally SET LIMITS) or zonal adjustment, is subject to the CHOICE, whether to accept or reject the effects and therefore constitute Creative Artistry.

Early photographers often produced a record of their contemporary environment, often of mundane detail. Some of these are now upheld as Art- time (and perhaps fashion), has created the awareness of their value and their merit.

Some modern photographers seem to seek Prestigious Recognition. As recorded in various TPC postings, I see scored competitions compared with critique-only comments in the same light.

A hint of this is detected in the article“afterthought” possibly an indication of Professionals justifying their standing AND prices! The article is full of jargon which tends to happen within specialist fields which may subconsciously be for the same reason, also apparent in Judges commentary.