Analysis Of A Famous Adage By Piet Mondrian

There’s a famous adage by Dutch painter Piet Mondrian that goes: “Art is not made for anybody and is, at the same time, for everybody.” Although it is only the artist who can truly grasp the intricacies of his work, the message he aims to convey through his work is meant to be shared even with non-artists. Art is not just about the human expression; it is a shared activity. Art is conceived when someone creates something that someone else appreciates (Krimmel, 2016). It is not considered to be art when an artist produces something that he intends to keep for himself, only for his eyes to see. It is but a mere selfish activity that fulfills a particular need in the creator but fails to reach its full potential intended for its audience. Hence, art is made when an artist reaches out and shares his vision with the world. The extent to which an artwork can elicit its audience is unbounded, with the distinction between artists and non-artists no longer of importance. Like an open door, art is subjected to the open interpretation of anyone drawn to the art itself.

This could potentially pull them away from connecting with art’s greater purpose of enriching society in a certain way. Thus, non-artists must recognize that art can be found everywhere. Art takes shape in a variety of forms. Even some of the most seemingly mundane objects around us are brimming with beauty and grandeur. It's baked into the architecture of buildings, the flamboyance of clothes, the beats of music; it's baked into everything we do or make. Non-artists only need to learn where to