My goal this year is to visit the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) more often. Every Visit reveals something new. My solo experience allows me to have a relaxed focus on the details in one piece and read the descriptions. I like to spend the whole day for a total emersion. It is important to determine a specific focus for each visit.
My theme for today was the texture and application of the painted surface. And the resulting tonal gradations of color. I have discovered the abstract expressionism within realist paintings. Without a focus of what you want to accomplish, it is very easy to become overwhelmed with the totality of a visual bombardment to the senses.
The AIC is a world class museum exposing millions of people from all interests and backgrounds. My membership each year makes my experience so much more enjoyable, expansive, and affordable. This place feels like a home away from home. Learning about the world through art is easy and fun.
