I don't fall for the madman theory either. I truly believe that he must have had a medical condition (or two) that could be easily treated today. Perhaps he was a little emotionally disturbed, but who isn't! All I know is that he was an astounding artist.
I love how he painted and drew whatever he wanted to. He didn't limit himself to any particular subject matter as many artist do today. People, buildings, landscapes, he did them all. I also love his use of color, texture and the very nature of how he applied the paint. I wonder if some artist today would consider some of his techniques too "muddy" and be afraid to apply paint in such a manner for fear of criticism. I can't help but feel that today's artists are a bit too politically correct and fall short in learning from the great artists such as Van Gogh. I'm not saying I'm against a modern education in art, I'm saying that Vincent's talent was natural and sometimes raw. I simply don't think that his kind of painting can be taught, nor do I think it's considered appropriate in most of today's work. I do wonder why he seemed to use more and more paint in his later works though. I have read that he was loosing his eye sight towards the end. I'd love to hear your take on this...
Also, just wanted to include some info on an upcoming exibition in Atlanta Georgia. I'm going to have to find time to go! I can hardly wait...
October 19, 2004 - January 16, 2005
Van Gogh to Mondrian will tell the remarkable story of the formation of the Kröller Müller museum's collection of modern art at the turn of the 20th century. At the heart of the exhibition will be a significant group of paintings and drawings by Vincent Van Gogh. The museum's collection is heavily dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh, a favorite artist of the museum's namesake and collector, Helene Kröller-Müller (1869-1939).
Organized in collaboration with the curatorial staff of the Kröller-Müller Museum, the exhibition will tell the remarkable story of the formation of this outstanding collection. At the heart of the exhibition will be a significant group of paintings and drawings by Van Gogh. The exhibition will also include major works by such artists as Seurat, Picasso, Leger, and Mondrian. The exhibition will be accompanied
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