This is a painting by Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), one of my favorite artists. I wish artists today could find a way to be both "creative" AND logical. Kandinsky did a lot of abstract work, but his use of color and geometry always shows a clear resemblance to a thought provoking idea that holds a psychological purpose of sorts. Some of Kandinsky's work was inspired by music, in which he would paint the notes that he heard. Unlike much of today's "abstract" artwork, Kandinsky's didn't lack talent, creativity, and altogether brilliance.
This piece, entitled "A Touch of Red", is an appropriate example of what I'm referring to when I say "modern art". While the image is probably only intended to serve the purpose of wall/decorative art and not necessarily fine art (which, in theory, SHOULD hold a particular purpose or meaning), I find it insulting that an artist would hang this in a gallery and expect to receive acknowledgements for his efforts. ANYONE CAN SPLASH RED PAINT ONTO A CANVAS AND CALL IT "A TOUCH OF RED". NOT everyone can put thought and genius into a paintbrush and produce a masterpiece.
That's all!
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