Emotional Content From Within
Emotional Content From Within.
Van Gogh’s Irises are full of inventive methods, yet their emotional content is clearly sad. After entering an asylum in Saint-Rémy, France, Mr. Van Gogh chose to work on these Irises within the first week of his stay.
Vincent Van Gogh created this drowning with sorrow painting from the asylum’s garden. This creation is not a cry of emphatic pain. Yet, an inner disappointment seems to enrapture this wonderful man. How could it not? A bright and shining enthusiasm from the genius was dashed by people who could not see his wonderful vision.
This ability to create beauty for others would have worked if he were surrounded by likeminded, enthusiastic personalities. Sadly, in this world, there never seems to be enough kind people around for such incredible people.
It is said that after viewing Van Gogh’s Irises at an exhibition, Monet said: “Did a man who loved flowers and light to such an extent, and who rendered them so well, how, then did he still manage to be so unhappy?”
Being at peace in the asylum.
Being able to create in peace at the asylum kept Mr. Van Gogh from drowning in loneliness. As time passed, he was slowly able to work on his technique without constant distraction.
Interesting enough that the other patients and staff did not interfere with this creative genius. But in the so-called “normal” world, his life as an artist was full of pain and trouble. Vincent was able to paint almost 130 creations in the asylum.
Inspired by Japanese Art, Vincent Van Gogh was able to blend in his inner emotional disappointment with some hopeful colors around the painting. How could it be that Mr. Van Gogh would only bring out a sad atmosphere? That’s not our amazing Vincent.
He always finds an ability to show us, somewhere, that there will be hope within a sad and depressed state. This is what makes this genius stand out from all the rest. A person has the strength to pass through the bad and bring beauty to the world. For more Vincent Van Gogh, read The Inner Vibrancy Within the Willows At Sunset.
