Sunday, April 18, 2010

Painterly thing-bits

Pointillism - really very silly.

We've just returned from a quick trip to Canberra to see the 'Masterpieces from Paris' exhibition for the last time.

I don't mind a bit of art; in fact some of the nicest afternoons I spent while travelling around Europe were spent in art galleries, especially when it was raining and our tent was wet and we couldn't find a Maccas.

So despite a clear sky and the complete absence of camping gear (wet or otherwise) I found myself at the National Gallery in Canberra on Friday, with at least 15 trillion other people, checking out a truck-load of Gauguins and one or two by that other guy, whatshisname, van Gogh.

My Mum, who is actually a painter and knows many a thing about art, sacrificed three hours of her life to come with me, knowing full well the time would be filled with such un-funny gags as "Pointillism - what's the point?" and "Impressionism - I'm impressed."

Mum, I owe you a beer.

But while my comments may have been inane, they weren't altogether mystifying, unlike those I heard passing between another mother and daughter team. "Look!" said the younger one, "Lean forward, Mum, right up close! You can actually see the canvas under the dots; seriously, the canvas!"

I still can't figure out what else they thought might be there.

16 comments:

Mad Cat Lady said...

"You can actually see the canvas under the dots; seriously, the canvas!" lol - that's gold Kettle

Kettle said...

Maddie I nearly wet my pants when I heard them. Good lord it was funny.

squib said...

"Look!" said the younger one, "Lean forward, Mum, right up close! You can actually see the canvas under the dots; seriously, the canvas!"

If only Rysselberghe had lived to hear them

Kettle said...

He would have nearly wet his pants too, I reckon.

Way to miss the trees AND the forest, eh.

Ramon Insertnamehere said...

Your mum sounds like a saint, Kettle.

Kettle said...

She is, Ramon. A lesser person would have abandoned me at a bus station years ago.

Ramon Insertnamehere said...

Kettle, look!!

Cool Favicons!!!

Kettle said...

Yes yes, Ramon! It's very exciting! I've been wishing for a visit from the favicon fairies and now all my dreams have come true.

A truly, truly monumental faviconian day.

Ramon Insertnamehere said...

All your dreams Kettle?

Even the one about you, David Tennant and the giant vat of custard?

Blimey!

Kettle said...

Gosh, Ramon! I thought for a moment you'd been reading my other blog, my x-rated, David Tennant-related blog, so uncanny was your description of my DT-giant vat of custard dream.

Although, I like to think of that dream as more of a 'sure thing' than a 'dream'. Uh-hm.

squib said...

I think I prefer custard and fish fingers. The new doctor is grouse

Also, way cool steampunk tardis

Kettle said...

I'll give fish fingers and custard a go if you do, Squib.

Kettle said...

PS Squib, I meant that literally, not metaphorically!

squib said...

If it was an audition to be his new assistant, I might try it

Kettle said...

Squib let's pretend it's an audition! Photo evidence required. If you need to re-start your blog in order to post said photos, that's fine.

squib said...

OK, Kettle! I have a tardis zipperobe and a nightie and fish fingers. But wait. No custard. Oh dear, there goes that idea