Why is the language used in conjunctin with some art the way it is? Catalogues seldom stray from the authodoxy. It has its' routes in french deconstructionist philosophy, Baudrillard, Barthes, Leotard etc. none of which translates very well. Essentially they play with language in a light hearted way. Applied to contemporary art it is used in as an evasionary tactic.
Who is to say that a more experimental approach may be more healthy. The use of poor language that hides its' meaning is reflective of arts insecurities.
Recently there has been a subtle but telling shift. Amongst less self conscious artists work we are seeing a new developement. A clarity that was not there in the 2000s. I hope the text that comes with the research on Skreeworld is helpful for those trying to understand the pictorial journey.
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