Beginnings and definition of organic art
It is said that human beings are artists by nature, so it is not surprising that part of the origin of art has direct references to forms or representations of the natural world. Moreover, it is said that organic art has its origins in prehistoric times, where forms of cave art from previous societies and civilizations were already discovered, although it had a greater trend and representation at the beginning of the 20th century, with works such as those of Jean Arp, who was a French-German painter and sculptor and who is considered one of the greatest exponents of this type of sculpture.
But what exactly is organic art as we know it?
There may not be a pure and exact definition of what we know as art, but what best defines organic art is the use of curved forms and structures that we can find in nature such as clouds or moving elements and whose purpose is fluidity as opposed to other more linear and straight artistic styles.
–Strict and figurative VS fluidity and abstraction–
What are the aims of organic art?
Each representation in the form of an artwork has its own purpose, although most could be said to focus on some of the following pillars:
To develop the sensibility of perception of beauty as we know it.
Using its forms to increase responsibility for nature.
Connecting with our innermost being, our emotions and the other elements of the living world.
Ultimately, the purpose or what is sought, is to listen and express; to create a communication with the natural environment through everyday shapes and forms, to show its beauty and to be aware of it. This is why this kind of art has its own characteristics that make every final work represent an inspiration from nature and an attempt to capture it in some way in an art piece.
