“the Lost Month”
Refrigerator Art of the Month Club
Due to a horrendous oversight here at the Refrigerator Art of the Month Club you did not receive any art for the month of January. We at RAMC apologize profusely and assure you that the person responsible feels abject shame and unspeakable regret for this grievous error. Unfortunately, due to her position being a lifetime appointment she cannot be sacked. So, to put right this terrible omission we have extended your complimentary gift subscription by one extra month. We hope you find this a satisfactory compensation.
Master Adam
Master Wargo displays his dexterity and attention to detail in this month’s selection entitled “A Measuring Cup.” However, his unusual use of color is a direct contrast with the qualities precision and adherence to a specific procedure suggested by the subject of his work. A cat with purple eyes painstakingly uses a measuring cup, a pair of red eggs rests nearby, presumably to be used later in the cat’s recipe. With his color choices Master Wargo is subtly rejecting convention and urging the viewer to approach art and life with a fresh palette.
Master Seth
Master Seth’s art this month is called “King’s Castle.” It appears to be a compelling statement against power in any form. Master Seth used his favored “graffiti” technique to decorate the walls of the castle. His technique forces the viewer to consider the fine lines between art and vandalism. However, when queried about his work Master Seth cryptically replied “ummm....the temple.” This leads the viewer to speculate that the strong orange lines covering the picture are meant to represent beams of light and knowledge rather than a contemptuous defacement. And thus Master Seth brings us again to the crux of the issue: that understanding of a piece of art comes more from within the viewer rather than the intents of the artist.
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