What is art? Part 2: Intention

The intention with which the artist creates the work is enough.

In episode one, we said that if an object has no or no function, it can be art. But is it enough? An old washing machine has no function, but is it an art? Probably not. And here comes the question about the creator’s intention.

Point 2. Intention.

Now, if an object or phenomenon was created with the intention of creating art, it is art. In fact, that should be enough for us. The intention to create art requires awareness, responsibility, reflection, work, talent, effort and decision from the creator.

The artist determines the form of his action, chooses space and technique, enters the process and struggles with matter, until finally the work is finished and separated from it. Both the technique and the form and the process and thought – everything is free. It is important that the intention is correct.

Is art an ordinary canvas painted white by the artist? A picture that shows nothing but color and that anyone could do on their own? Yes, because it was created with this intention by Robert Ryman in 1965.