Oliver Holms — Notes

Mar 4, 2025 The image shows a cartoon/comic strip about abstract art. In the top panel, a smiling character in a hat and suit points to an abstract painting with geometric lines and shapes, saying "HA HA HA WHAT DOES THIS REPRESENT?" In the bottom panel, the abstract painting now has legs, and an arm which is pointing back at the person, asking "WHAT DO YOU REPRESENT?" with the character now lying flat. Below the comic is text explaining that abstract paintings react to viewers based on what viewers bring to them. It states that art "is alive if you are" and concludes with "YOU, SIR, ARE A SPACE, TOO" while showing the character lying flat on the ground with Xs for eyes. The comic appears to be commenting on the relationship between art and viewer, suggesting that meaning in art is reciprocal.