#melramsden

Secret painting by Mel Ramsden interested me because only Ramsden knew what the piece was all about and left me questioning this. The note beside the piece stated how the character and dimension was secret allowing me to image what that could be. Most canvases are naturally white. I like how Ramsden then painted it black to show there is some thought process behind it. I liked this piece because I felt it took the idea of conceptual art to its limits- the artist creates a space in which the viewer is encouraged to provide their own thoughts and ideas. Just in case there is any doubt the words that accompany the black canvas provide instructions. I want to now think about how I can create something that might put the responsibility for constructing a work of art around my photographs onto the person viewing it/them.