Art Which Can't Be Art: Response

1. Kaprow aimed for a paradox in his art because he believed that art work that was not a paradox was simplistic. His paradox for art making was making artwork which was not artwork. Kaprow brushing his teeth is art because watching himself do this he has created an image that he has put thought into. He talks about how he is taking the time to notice all the feelings that go along with the motion and image of brushing your teeth. Kaprow succeeds in the modernist style, because he is breaking traditions in art. He succeeds in making artwork as a paradox because he is taking the everyday activity of brushing your teeth and turing it into an art form.

2. One activity I do in a non conscious way is running. It relates to the passage of time because everyday I plan out a set amount of time that I am going to dedicate to running. From the tying of my shoes to the movement of running I no longer have to think about it because it has become second nature. When I'm running its like my mind is somewhere else. When it comes back I could be in a whole new place and realize that I don't even remember running down the last street. Time is passing and I don't even notice. Next time I run I'll take time to feel my shoe laces as I tie them and pay attention to my feet hitting the ground, my knees bending with each step. I'll look around and try to take in the scenery. It will probably be more painful as I think of every motion in my body but it will be a new mindset to experience while running.