The Painting in the Exam Room

Went to the neurologist appointment yesterday. No big deal. A followup. No changes. Nothing bad and nothing good to report really. Did complain about how my shoulders have been bothering me and got an anti-inflammatory shot. It helped. I was finally able to sleep on my sides last night without pain and not hurt this morning after waking.

Small victories.

While in the exam room, I noticed the painting above. I enjoy paintings like this. I believe it's because I can imagine myself in the settings. Create my own world around it in my head. Although this one wasn't my usual flavor. I usually like landscapes of the countryside or with more nature. But it caught my attention anyway.

I've become more aware of artwork these last few months. I know very little about art. I took a course about art history in my undergrad work. I've watched some documentaries. But that's about it. Recently though I've enjoyed virtual art exhibit tours with @avdesing and @erikah from their blog posts. Learning a little more about artists like Oscar Domínguez, Picasso, and others. Experiencing their works through their eyes.

I even get to experience works of unknown artists, which I enjoy the most. You never know what you're going to see on some of those posts. I can sometimes find myself lingering on a photo of a piece for several minutes. Even coming back to it later.

Never used to appreciate art like this when I was younger. Only just really started to. Maybe it's because I'm slowing down and appreciating more things in life now. I think it is.

When you're young and moving fast, you blow past stuff like this. A painting on a wall is just decoration. Background noise. You're too busy getting to the next thing to stop and look.

Now I stop. I look. I wonder what the artist was thinking. I imagine myself in the scene. I let it sit with me for a while.

That's new for me. And I like it.

Thanks for reading,
Joe

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