Seeing Slowly
How long does it take to look at a picture? That was a question posed in the news the other day. Studies show that people look at pictures in museums for about 15 seconds each. On the other hand, I've looked at many artworks for years and years and understand them so much better after spending a lot of time in their presence. That's one of the great benefits of owning original art: you see it much more clearly after looking at it slowly. Escher pictures in particular benefit when you take the time to really think about the image. Spend some time imagining the artist carving a woodblock
or sketching in his notebook as he searched for a perfect pattern. Fine crafts are similar: when you live with a beautiful piece of art glass or something beautiful made in wood, silver, or clay, the spirit of the artist enhances your home and you can appreciate the lifetime of experience that went into creating something so timeless. This holiday season let me suggest you slow down and enjoy not only the treasures of family times, but also the beauty of the art in our homes and the world around us. See it
slowly and savor
every moment.
All the best,
Jeffrey
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