I’ve always been drawn to Edward Hopper’s paintings. I’m generally more of Renaissance girl – I especially love Botticelli. And the pre-Rafaelites too. I guess I like the mythical/romantic qualities to them. Realism is ok, but since the invention of the camera, why not just see the real thing. And I guess I’m just not abstract enough for most modern or contemporary art. Though I do have an open mind.
But Edward Hopper appeals to me. I like how his paintings are straightforward, and you may not even think there’s anything to them, except they always make me feel a certain way. Usually lonely. But not in a bad way. I have a picture of Two Lights in my cubicle at work. I’d be tempted to say I like him because I live in Maine and know some of the scenery. I’ve been to Two Lights and actually bought the print there, but I liked Hopper before I even thought of Maine as a place I might live.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has a Hopper show till August 19. I think I can make the 2 hour jaunt for this:
www.mfa.org
