Does Art Have to Have Meaning? (The Pretentious Art-Speak Trap)

Описание: I used to think the idea of "meaning" in art was a load of rubbish. I’d see artists write paragraphs of vague text about "the essence of human identity" to justify a simple doodle and think: do you really believe this, or are you just saying it because you think you have to?

In this video, I’m being talking about the pressure to explain our work and how I eventually found a deeper story in my own art.

In this video, I explore:

The Pretentious Trap: Why the "share your story" advice often feels fake.

The pushback against graphic design: How my background in design was secretly influencing my faces (I think).

Art to work through your ideas: Why painting is like blogging, to help you organise your thoughts

The "Not My Collector" Project: Why I’m now weaving "the critics" directly into my work.

If you’ve ever felt like a fraud for just trying to find meaning in your art when you don't think there is any this one's for you.

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About Tara Roskell: I’m an artist on a mission to sell my paintings for £10K and beyond. I’m documenting the messy, experimental, and strategic journey it takes to get there.

Resources & Links:
Explore my art: https://tararoskell.com
Substack: https://substack.com/@tararoskellart - I will be posting here more in 2026
Facebook: @TaraRoskellArt
Instagram: @TaraRoskellArt