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Why kids make better abstract art than adults I read an article a while back about a test conducted between the work of kids’ abstract art and the abstract paintings of modern artists. The test was to see if “a child could actually paint that”.
They chose a group of art and psychology students to decide which works they prefer; the work of famous modern artists or the works of toddlers and animals. Around 60% chose the work of the modern artists. So it turns out a child can actually not “paint that”. But this got me thinking; what about kids vs non established modern artists? How about kids vs adults?
Why kids make better abstract art than adults I work as an art facilitator at a community art space, where the public is invited to paint in the studio. Here I encounter people from all kinds of backgrounds and of all ages. I’m talking age 3 to 50 and older. Very often I encounter adults (who don’t necessarily consider themselves to be artists) wanting to start an abstract painting, only to stare at the canvas while exclaiming; “I don’t know where to start”! Then I look over at the kiddies with their tiny aprons just going at it without a care in the world. I have come to realise that as we hit around 12 years of age, our insecurities and fears start to grow. And if we’re not careful, this continues all the way into
Why kids make better abstract art than adults
adulthood. And this majorly affects our playfulness, decision making and willingness to experiment on canvas. Most of my favourite abstract paintings are from what the kids do in the studio. From their use of colour, to their brush strokes. You can feel the sense of freedom in their work, were as most of the adults’ abstract
paintings you can sense the constricted fear and hesitation, because we think too much about it. I’m not writing this to critique anyone’s work. I just want to bring home the fact that we were all once fearless and totally sure of ourselves. I want to encourage you, and by extent myself as well, to nd and embrace that fearless and playful child in each and everyone of us. We are all beautiful souls roaming this earth and I don’t think you should stand back for anyone. I dare you to live life fearlessly and watch how your paintings transform! Jet Headed Gypsy – Why kids make better abstract art than adults – Top of Page
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