Blind at the Museum

The act of vieweing artwork is subjective and fluid. When I was a child, my grandparent's dragged me and my brother to countless museums across the city. I enjoyed none of these excusions with the exception of the interactive science museum where you created life-size bubbles. Looking at painting and scuptures was just not my thing. My brain lacked the attention to focus in on any piece of art and I would always find myself bored. At age 18, I have trained myself to appreciate works of art. When I travel to museums, I spend time with pieces of art. I stand in front of paintings for minutes noticing colors, backgrounds, styles, and brushstrokes. I wonder about the artist' intentions and the significance. As I grew up the pieces of art stayed the same as my ability to view art transformed. Regardless of whether you are sighted, everyone views art individually.