Ahhhh, I’ve been waiting to read this one since you mentioned Rothko. I wish I didn't let it slip past me.
I wonder what was going on during that period of time that led you to that interpretation. And I wonder what interpretation you’ll have a year from now, or five years, or ten, or however long, if you lay on the couch again and look at it from the same perspective, informed by a different perspective.
Especially because of this line:
“So every time I glance at the painting, I'm reminded I should be looking for intense, bright, red moments.”
The “should be looking for” is interesting. Do those moments come when you go looking for them? Is it better if you don't? And why “should” you go looking for them? Particularly when you consider the fact that adolescence is meant to be grown out of, and learned from, but not so much repeated. Should that intensity be sought after? (Although I am personally very drawn to intensity and that of adolescence lol but just curious to hear more from you on it)
I sense you may feel differently about red moments in the future, but maybe not?
I also wish you elaborated more on this, “That long, yellow section bores me.” ????
I feel like I can’t really have a complete opinion based on looking at it through a screen, but the white lines make me think of flatlining. Tragedy and doom. Weirdly, I find myself drawn to more of the yellow because of its expansive nature, it also feels more mysterious to me, and almost sad, and it being more calm than the red makes me want to spend more time with it.
I want to be engulfed. Just a smidge envious of your time with Rothko, Monet, and Van Gogh. 🥲
I loved that you mixed things up with this one. And 50mm feels perfect!
Love this interpretation Oscar. I like seeing through your eyes. The bit about adolescence is so relatable, and now that you’ve spelled it out, I’m sure it’s what I’ll always see when I look at this famous piece
Ahhhh, I’ve been waiting to read this one since you mentioned Rothko. I wish I didn't let it slip past me.
I wonder what was going on during that period of time that led you to that interpretation. And I wonder what interpretation you’ll have a year from now, or five years, or ten, or however long, if you lay on the couch again and look at it from the same perspective, informed by a different perspective.
Especially because of this line:
“So every time I glance at the painting, I'm reminded I should be looking for intense, bright, red moments.”
The “should be looking for” is interesting. Do those moments come when you go looking for them? Is it better if you don't? And why “should” you go looking for them? Particularly when you consider the fact that adolescence is meant to be grown out of, and learned from, but not so much repeated. Should that intensity be sought after? (Although I am personally very drawn to intensity and that of adolescence lol but just curious to hear more from you on it)
I sense you may feel differently about red moments in the future, but maybe not?
I also wish you elaborated more on this, “That long, yellow section bores me.” ????
I feel like I can’t really have a complete opinion based on looking at it through a screen, but the white lines make me think of flatlining. Tragedy and doom. Weirdly, I find myself drawn to more of the yellow because of its expansive nature, it also feels more mysterious to me, and almost sad, and it being more calm than the red makes me want to spend more time with it.
I want to be engulfed. Just a smidge envious of your time with Rothko, Monet, and Van Gogh. 🥲
I loved that you mixed things up with this one. And 50mm feels perfect!
Love this interpretation Oscar. I like seeing through your eyes. The bit about adolescence is so relatable, and now that you’ve spelled it out, I’m sure it’s what I’ll always see when I look at this famous piece
Such a beautiful piece, Oscar. And your interpretation of that Rothko is just brilliant and very much relatable. Love how it came up to you.