"I think often that leads to a disconnect between the desire to dive into the subject of art and by relation art history, and the execution of it," the former gallery director told Bored Panda.
Shelby believes that art should be accessible to everyone, no matter their background. Making things less lofty and less scary is a good way to democratize it. “Art is something to be enjoyed and shouldn’t be reserved for an exclusive group," she said.
"Art is aesthetics and feelings. If you love something, voice why you love it... if you can’t find the words, that’s ok! Talking about art is really discussing how the art affects your emotional state and what thoughts it provokes," Shelby detailed to Bored Panda.
"And remember, it is ok to not love everything, believe it or not, certain artworks are meant to be disturbing or disliked. Just don’t be intimidated to speak up because that’s really all we’re doing when we talk about art. We’re voicing opinions."
Let us know what you think of the Classical Sarcasm project in the comments below, dear Pandas. Do you have a particular favorite that made you giggle through half of your lunch break? Are you all fired up to turn your beloved painting into a meme? Don’t be shy, share your thoughts with everyone else.
