Paul -

I 've thought about this statement since I sent it to the list and have also
discussed it with a valued colleague.  When I said "the artist's vision," I
didn't mean the artist's reading or interpretation of his/her own work as an
after thought or reaction, but rather the source (the ideological,
conceptual, aesthetic origins) from which the work was created, whether
stated by the artist or not.  However, since reviewing the statement and
debating the topic, I've realized that these origins are important in the
creation of the work (and sometimes carry over into the life of the work),
but once the work is finished it takes on a life of its own, being influenced
by the various contexts in which it is placed (which brings us to the
"curator's vision").  Although, I still hold fast to my original conviction
that as educators it is our job to help visitors become comfortable and
confident in formulating their own visions.  Thank you, Paul, for catching me
on this point.  I appreciate the opportunity to work through my thoughts.

Deborah Bain

paul.m wrote:

> Deborah wrote:
>
> > I would like to modify her statement and say that as educators it is our
> >job to lead visitors toward the "artist's" vision. Visions of "the
> >experts" can vary widely.<
>
> Why privilege an interpretation of the artist's reading of their work?
>
> Best,
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