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Guy Shows The Harsh Rejection Letter This Prestigious Art School Sent Him Turns Out Other Applicants Received The Exact Same One Interview With Artist

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Every young aspiring artist knows that getting into a good art school is a milestone of their prospective career. But they also know that it's easier said than done. In fact, even the most talented people are not immune to a letter of rejection, or rather something that feels like a cold slap on the face. Sadly, many great talents are forced to bid farewell to their dreams and take on new career paths they are less than excited for. But a Berlin-based fantasy artist named Jonas Jödicke was not one of them. You may have heard of Jonas from our previous article about his "Yin And Yang" artworks that enabled him to make a living as an artist at the age of 22. It turns out, his artistic journey was not as smooth as it may seem. After receiving a harsh rejection letter from the Berlin University of the Arts, he did not give up and ended up working with big international companies. So Jonas filmed this viral TikTok video where he not only showed his impressive portfolio which apparently was not sufficient to land him a place, but also called out the institution for something more sinister. So dear art schools, take notes, 'cause this message from Jonas is for you. More info: Instagram Facebook TikTok

The 27-year-old artist Jonas shared a viral TikTok video of how he got rejected by a prestigious art school in Berlin br

Jonas has been creating and imagining fantastic worlds ever since he can remember. In 2010 he started uploading some of his artworks on the Internet and what started as a hobby has now become his profession. Jonas' art is being sold on many different products and platforms all around the world. His paintings are known for their portrayal of majestic animals and magical sceneries, mixed with bold colours and spiritual themes-especially the interplay of Yin and Yang. We wrote about them in a previous article that you can find right here. Berlin-based digital artist Jonas Jödicke, 27, shared a TikTok video explaining how after submitting what seems to be an impressive portfolio, he still got rejected for a place at Berlin University Of Arts. In a video, he not only shared his frustration but also showed that fellow rejected applicants, even his sister, received an identical generic letter. The video went viral, amassing more than 470k views, hitting a soft spot to many aspiring artists out there. But unlike many others who gave up and chose a different career path, the author of the video pursued his dream and ended up working with an impressive client list, like Adobe, Winsor&Newton, and Ravensburger. "I wasn't so surprised that I was rejected, actually," Jonas Jödicke told Bored Panda in an interview and added: "I know that art schools have their own criteria and my portfolio might not have been the best fit for 'fine art.'"

In order to get in Jonas had to submit a portfolio so he selected some of his artworks he felt confident about

Image credits: jojoesart Image credits: jojoesart Image credits: jojoesart Image credits: jojoesart "What I was really disappointed about, though, was the fact that the school sends the same copy-pasted letter to every applicant they reject, stating the very same specific reasons: first, that they are not talented enough and second, that they follow cliches they don't understand," Jonas said. "Many students will think that this letter is meant specifically for them and they give up on art. I am glad I didn't do that and pursued my dream anyway," he told us.

Jonas was feeling hopeful and did not expect to receive this kind of rejection letter

Image credits: jojoesart Speaking of the identical rejection letter the university sent out to multiple applicants, Jonas said: "I completely understand that they can't write an individual letter to everyone as they receive hundreds of applications. But I would expect them not to state such specific and harsh reasons for the rejection when the letter is a generic standard response. They could either state no reasons or say something like: 'your portfolio didn't seem like a fit for our school.'" The artist believes that telling someone they are not talented enough is also nonsensical in the sense that "talent" is a very subjective concept. "Fortunately I was already working for some companies at the time of my rejection and already had some success with my work. When I found out that the school sends out generic rejection letters, I also knew I didn't have to take their words to heart. I know that many people who apply to art schools don't have that kind of support. Dozens of people told me they gave up on art after they were rejected, which is super sad."

Soon it turned out that Jonas was far from the only applicant who received this exact rejection letter

According to Jonas, we live in a completely different era than 100 years ago. "Because of the internet, we have an equal playing field for everyone. The world isn't as centralized as it used to be, so the opinion of 'established authorities' like art schools doesn't matter as much anymore." Moreover, Jonas believes that anyone can find a niche and an audience that works for them. "I have seen so many artists succeed without the aid of art schools. We also have unlimited access to courses, tutorials and great teachers online that give access to the knowledge you need as an artist to gain an understanding of art fundamentals." Jonas urges aspiring artists to "not let anyone mold you into someone you aren't meant to be and find your own sense of aesthetic."

But Jonas just didn t give up yet and continued to pursue his career in art which landed him work for some great companies

Image credits: jojoesart Image credits: jojoesart After Jonas' TikTok video went viral, Jonas received both support and criticism. "I'm always open to discussion and criticism but the kinds of comments some people left point to a bigger issue I have observed in the art community for a long time: gatekeeping." He explained: "As per the Urban Dictionary, gatekeeping is 'when someone takes it upon themselves to decide who does or does not have access or rights to a community or identity.' Another definition states: 'When someone uses a hobby or interest as a means of elevating themselves above others to give oneself a sense of being superior (…)'" Jonas continued: "I see this issue mainly manifesting itself as a schism between the art establishment (galleries, universities, historians, studied artists, etc.) and more contemporary art communities that emerged with the internet. For years I've seen one group accuse the other of 'not being true artists.' We have all heard sentences like: 'Fantasy/furry/comic/manga is no real art!', 'Drawing wolves is kitsch!', 'Abstract paintings are cliché!', 'They tape a banana to the wall and call it art?', 'Your work is too pretty to be in a gallery!', 'Real art has to be shocking and political!'…and so on."

So dear art schools this is the message Jonas has for you

Jonas said that he's very open to "discussing the nuances between 'illustration' and 'fine art' or to differentiate between decorative and provocative work but I won't stand for any one individual or group getting to define what is and isn't 'art.'" According to him, "diversity is what makes life interesting-and it should be no different with art. I might enjoy one genre or subject matter more than the other but that doesn't mean I get to exclude, defame or erase. After all, beauty has always been in the eye of the beholder." Jonas concluded that "whether you draw furries, paint dragons, do cross stitch, dance, sing, write poetry, create abstract pieces or smash eggs on a canvas - thank you for sailing with me on this vast ocean called art."

And here is the full video Jonas shared on his TikTok which went viral touching a soft spot for many artists out there

@jojoesart Good I'm not from Austria and started a war out of frustration :sweat_smile: #artschool #artuniversity #myportfolio #artportfolio ♬ Chopin Nocturne No. 2 Piano Mono – moshimo sound design Image credits: jojoesart. The prestigious institution Jonas was rejected from is known as Berlin University of the Arts in Germany, which began its academic activity in 1696. According to their website, high competition at Berlin University of the Arts allows only 1 out of 5 applicants to be accepted. For those who are lucky enough to get accepted, the bachelor's programs cost less than 1,000 USD/year and a year of master's studies will set them back at 1,000 USD.

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But it's also super generic, kitsch and boring. Here's a thought: perhaps they send the same letter to people who fit these criteria? The letter is actually in-depth and states reasons for the rejection, which is more than you could say about, well, any other rejection really. If it truly was about the letter and not the fact that he is pissed to not get accepted, why even post his art? Also, I wonder why they admit so few students? Could it be that there is a narrow job market for actual artists? 46 46points reply Id row Id row Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought so. Yes, it's good, but there's so much stuff out there that looks just like it. Nothing about it really stands out. The best I can say is that the work is technically proficient and pleasant to look at, but generic, unoriginal and uninspiring. It's perfect for trading cards or something like that if a company wants to hire him for that kind of stuff. Or he'd be a good book illustrator. He'd even make a really good tattoo artist. He's definitely talented, but it takes more than talent to rise to the top. 23 23points reply Load More Replies... Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago (edited) I agree. OP needs to progress up and escape from the narrow everyday, stylized decorative arts and crafts dreck into professional fine art if that is his aim. Many of the greats started out that way. De Kooning started out as a sign painter and furniture maker. Monet painted doors and chairs for a living to earn an income. But you have to have something interesting to say and show the world but OP’s portfolio of illustrations for greeting cards is not on that professional art school track. 8 8points reply Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago @Phyzzi. Why, yes I do indeed have a pretty broad knowledge and understanding of Western art and art history, architecture and especially design, less so with literature. I don’t follow fashion trends. I am sorry that you are so very ill-read in some of these areas as to believe that “popularity” as a reaction to the creative process matters to anyone other than the entertainment industry, including social media influencers and podcasters who need the adulation to pay their bills. This was about someone naïve who got his application to a prestigious art school rejected because he thought his oh-so-popular fantasy graphics body of work would impress the admissions office. It didn’t. 4 4points reply Evelyn Haskins Evelyn Haskins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Technically excellent, but he WANTED more teaching BEYOND this level. So I can ONLY presume that they knew they couldn't give it 1 1point reply Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago (edited) Visit their website to see who the international faculty are and you will see how very mistaken you are about their ability to teach. 0 0points reply Phyzzi Phyzzi Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. Nice to know you "understand art" better than the rest of us. I bet you also "understand literature" and "understand fashion" and "understand design", which you define as liking things that never become popular instead of having a knack for what will become popular. -12 -12points reply Meami Meami Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I have an art degree and worked in the field for years - here's the deal - you go to school to learn not because you already know everything. His art may be generic and unoriginal - but his technique is stellar. With some training to think outside the box, he could become something special. My guess is that the school is very small and they don't accept a lot of new students. The problem is the generic rejection letter helps no one. 5 5points reply Kristina Funkycrew Kristina Funkycrew Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I also found his work nothing to be really wow about (to be fair I'm just an observer, not an artist). I can see how sending all these dreamy animal pictures wouldn't strike a cord with an admiring committee. He didn't show any/much range in his work it seems -1 -1point reply Kristina Funkycrew Kristina Funkycrew Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago *admitting committee, oops 0 0points reply Phyzzi Phyzzi Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago A narrow job market that he is apparently qualified for, since he is making a living off his art, but that aside, wouldn't Art School be a good place to learn to break those habits and even if it's not a good fit, can't you just say "you weren't selected to attend" and be done with it, like most collages and universities do in their rejection letters? -1 -1point reply Gwendolyn Biendl Gwendolyn Biendl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. I am Sure you could do a much better Job than him. Why not post your own Work, because the world needs less generic, kitschy and boring art. Do not let the people here down. I bet you too will get a Job with Ravensburger or a similar company -20 -20points reply Otter Otter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) I have no problem at all with popular and prestigious schools sending out generic rejection letters. A popular university will have to reject thousands or tens of thousands of applicants, it's just impossible for the admissions department to send thousands or tens of thousands of individual letters full of helpful advice or constructive criticism to that many young people. However! There's no need for the admissions department to send out a *rude* letter like that one. 43 43points reply Angelar Angelar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) It is not rude at all, it is the kind of thing one hears typically in a highschool art class, as an advice to become more original. AND he can try again next year. EDIT: I should have added that the OP claims the letter says he has no talent and sucks. That is not true. For the translation look at my other comment. 28 28points reply Load More Replies... Otter Otter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Thank you, I was wondering if he was misrepresenting the translation, because he's obviously using his outrage to advertise his work. Is the outrage real? 5 5points reply Angelar Angelar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I think this is also a cultural thing. In Germany criticism is encouraged and can be very direct. Kind of "tough love". He is 27 now and should know that. But his point is: "See, you did not take me, but I'm successful, and you suck anyway because you send all these people like me the same letter" which does not say much, because his work is still .... not original? 8 8points reply Gwendolyn Biendl Gwendolyn Biendl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. Just because everyone does it and it is seen as typical, does not mean that it is not rude. It only means we have accepted rudeness as normal -5 -5points reply Tom Tom Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. It's rude and so are you. -10 -10points reply Samantha Lomb Samantha Lomb Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Yeah this is "welcome to the real world". Universities, jobs, publishers etc all send out these kind of generic form letters because of volume. And he should be happy they didn't just ghost him which happens way too often 8 8points reply KatHat KatHat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago It's not "welcome to the real world". Generic letters, sure. That would be something like, "Thank you for applying, your work does not match what we are looking for at this time." He's SPECIFICALLY pointing out the DETAILS of the rejection which are pointed - yet said to everyone. It would be like an employment rejection letter saying something like, "Thank you for your application. Unfortunately, the way you look, and your manner with the receptionist, means we cannot hire you" and then sending that to everyone. Stupid, rude, and not even true when you tell everyone they have the same problems. 10 10points reply Ellie Rosser Ellie Rosser Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago So you're saying they don't have time to send out a personalized letter but they do have time to critique the artwork and decide it falls into the "follows cliches the artist doesn't understand" category?? The point is a TRULY generic letter would be better i.e. we just don't have a place for you best of luck in the future. 6 6points reply Shane S Shane S Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I agree. You can send a letter that just says “your art isn’t what we are looking for”. That’s the truth but it’s softer and kinder and not discouraging. 4 4points reply Hańka Hańka Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago You may give me all minuses of the world, but it is really terrible kitsch... 39 39points reply Stephanie IV Stephanie IV Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago It's still pretty! 7 7points reply Load More Replies... Dariusz M. D. Dariusz M. D. Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I cannot agree more. His art is horrible. Technical proficiency is really not enough nor should be to get into a prestigious art school. 3 3points reply Question everything Question everything Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) Hańka we shouldn't call it terrible kitsch, kitsch on it's own should suffice. Some people love kitsch, therefore it's terrible in the eyes of the beholder haha. On the other hand if the school is not going to give individual constructive criticism (which is impossible to do) I'd suggest saying something like "Thanks for the application blah blah blah ... we are looking for someone who thinks outside the box and can bring innovation and fresh vision to arts blah blah blah... and at this point you do not fit out criteria for a successful candidate as a student at our academy...try again next time" Doesn't say you are boring and generic (out loud) just that you're lacking. It's less soul-crushing. 2 2points reply Kiem Gallagher Kiem Gallagher Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Sure, I agree... not my kind of art, but that doesn't mean he's not talented in some way... it's very valid for the art school to be selective of those they let in, he's not what they're looking for and that's ok... It's the way they responded that is wrong - there is a more constructive way of saying what they said, yet the chose to be belittling and awful... I don't get how that's helpful or needed, they didn't even have to give him a reason... a simple "thank you for your application, unfortunately we cannot offer you a place in our school at this time" would have sufficed. 1 1point reply Evelyn Haskins Evelyn Haskins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I'd like to give you more minuses. Kitch?? Maybe, but we see it every where . Wwe soo rbbuish Like Blue Plie sna (and grey poles, same with differernt colirs. accliamed a s maste4rpieces, We see rubbish like Picassos later work. Years ao I made a specdial trip to see the Exhibition of '10 Decades of American art" and most of it was utter rubbish- especially the 4 all black canvasses. 0 0points reply Ellie Rosser Ellie Rosser Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Not the point. 0 0points reply yeciye yeciye Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) Exactly the point; he is skilled at drawing and painting but good technique is not the only attribute of a good artist. Edit: ah, sorry, I thought you were replying to Hanka but you were likely replying to Stephanie. Absolutely, agreed, it being pretty is not the point. 1 1point reply Load More Comments POST Konpat Konpat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago His technique is great, it's very aesthetic and well-done. But it's also super generic, kitsch and boring. Here's a thought: perhaps they send the same letter to people who fit these criteria? The letter is actually in-depth and states reasons for the rejection, which is more than you could say about, well, any other rejection really. If it truly was about the letter and not the fact that he is pissed to not get accepted, why even post his art? Also, I wonder why they admit so few students? Could it be that there is a narrow job market for actual artists? 46 46points reply Id row Id row Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought so. Yes, it's good, but there's so much stuff out there that looks just like it. Nothing about it really stands out. The best I can say is that the work is technically proficient and pleasant to look at, but generic, unoriginal and uninspiring. It's perfect for trading cards or something like that if a company wants to hire him for that kind of stuff. Or he'd be a good book illustrator. He'd even make a really good tattoo artist. He's definitely talented, but it takes more than talent to rise to the top. 23 23points reply Load More Replies... Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago (edited) I agree. OP needs to progress up and escape from the narrow everyday, stylized decorative arts and crafts dreck into professional fine art if that is his aim. Many of the greats started out that way. De Kooning started out as a sign painter and furniture maker. Monet painted doors and chairs for a living to earn an income. But you have to have something interesting to say and show the world but OP’s portfolio of illustrations for greeting cards is not on that professional art school track. 8 8points reply Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago @Phyzzi. Why, yes I do indeed have a pretty broad knowledge and understanding of Western art and art history, architecture and especially design, less so with literature. I don’t follow fashion trends. I am sorry that you are so very ill-read in some of these areas as to believe that “popularity” as a reaction to the creative process matters to anyone other than the entertainment industry, including social media influencers and podcasters who need the adulation to pay their bills. This was about someone naïve who got his application to a prestigious art school rejected because he thought his oh-so-popular fantasy graphics body of work would impress the admissions office. It didn’t. 4 4points reply Evelyn Haskins Evelyn Haskins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Technically excellent, but he WANTED more teaching BEYOND this level. So I can ONLY presume that they knew they couldn't give it 1 1point reply Earl Grey Earl Grey Community Member • points posts comments upvotes 8 months ago (edited) Visit their website to see who the international faculty are and you will see how very mistaken you are about their ability to teach. 0 0points reply Phyzzi Phyzzi Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. Nice to know you "understand art" better than the rest of us. I bet you also "understand literature" and "understand fashion" and "understand design", which you define as liking things that never become popular instead of having a knack for what will become popular. -12 -12points reply Meami Meami Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I have an art degree and worked in the field for years - here's the deal - you go to school to learn not because you already know everything. His art may be generic and unoriginal - but his technique is stellar. With some training to think outside the box, he could become something special. My guess is that the school is very small and they don't accept a lot of new students. The problem is the generic rejection letter helps no one. 5 5points reply Kristina Funkycrew Kristina Funkycrew Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I also found his work nothing to be really wow about (to be fair I'm just an observer, not an artist). I can see how sending all these dreamy animal pictures wouldn't strike a cord with an admiring committee. He didn't show any/much range in his work it seems -1 -1point reply Kristina Funkycrew Kristina Funkycrew Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago *admitting committee, oops 0 0points reply Phyzzi Phyzzi Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago A narrow job market that he is apparently qualified for, since he is making a living off his art, but that aside, wouldn't Art School be a good place to learn to break those habits and even if it's not a good fit, can't you just say "you weren't selected to attend" and be done with it, like most collages and universities do in their rejection letters? -1 -1point reply Gwendolyn Biendl Gwendolyn Biendl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. I am Sure you could do a much better Job than him. Why not post your own Work, because the world needs less generic, kitschy and boring art. Do not let the people here down. I bet you too will get a Job with Ravensburger or a similar company -20 -20points reply Otter Otter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) I have no problem at all with popular and prestigious schools sending out generic rejection letters. A popular university will have to reject thousands or tens of thousands of applicants, it's just impossible for the admissions department to send thousands or tens of thousands of individual letters full of helpful advice or constructive criticism to that many young people. However! There's no need for the admissions department to send out a *rude* letter like that one. 43 43points reply Angelar Angelar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) It is not rude at all, it is the kind of thing one hears typically in a highschool art class, as an advice to become more original. AND he can try again next year. EDIT: I should have added that the OP claims the letter says he has no talent and sucks. That is not true. For the translation look at my other comment. 28 28points reply Load More Replies... Otter Otter Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Thank you, I was wondering if he was misrepresenting the translation, because he's obviously using his outrage to advertise his work. Is the outrage real? 5 5points reply Angelar Angelar Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I think this is also a cultural thing. In Germany criticism is encouraged and can be very direct. Kind of "tough love". He is 27 now and should know that. But his point is: "See, you did not take me, but I'm successful, and you suck anyway because you send all these people like me the same letter" which does not say much, because his work is still .... not original? 8 8points reply Gwendolyn Biendl Gwendolyn Biendl Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. Just because everyone does it and it is seen as typical, does not mean that it is not rude. It only means we have accepted rudeness as normal -5 -5points reply Tom Tom Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago This comment is hidden. Click here to view. It's rude and so are you. -10 -10points reply Samantha Lomb Samantha Lomb Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Yeah this is "welcome to the real world". Universities, jobs, publishers etc all send out these kind of generic form letters because of volume. And he should be happy they didn't just ghost him which happens way too often 8 8points reply KatHat KatHat Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago It's not "welcome to the real world". Generic letters, sure. That would be something like, "Thank you for applying, your work does not match what we are looking for at this time." He's SPECIFICALLY pointing out the DETAILS of the rejection which are pointed - yet said to everyone. It would be like an employment rejection letter saying something like, "Thank you for your application. Unfortunately, the way you look, and your manner with the receptionist, means we cannot hire you" and then sending that to everyone. Stupid, rude, and not even true when you tell everyone they have the same problems. 10 10points reply Ellie Rosser Ellie Rosser Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago So you're saying they don't have time to send out a personalized letter but they do have time to critique the artwork and decide it falls into the "follows cliches the artist doesn't understand" category?? The point is a TRULY generic letter would be better i.e. we just don't have a place for you best of luck in the future. 6 6points reply Shane S Shane S Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I agree. You can send a letter that just says “your art isn’t what we are looking for”. That’s the truth but it’s softer and kinder and not discouraging. 4 4points reply Hańka Hańka Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago You may give me all minuses of the world, but it is really terrible kitsch... 39 39points reply Stephanie IV Stephanie IV Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago It's still pretty! 7 7points reply Load More Replies... Dariusz M. D. Dariusz M. D. Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I cannot agree more. His art is horrible. Technical proficiency is really not enough nor should be to get into a prestigious art school. 3 3points reply Question everything Question everything Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) Hańka we shouldn't call it terrible kitsch, kitsch on it's own should suffice. Some people love kitsch, therefore it's terrible in the eyes of the beholder haha. On the other hand if the school is not going to give individual constructive criticism (which is impossible to do) I'd suggest saying something like "Thanks for the application blah blah blah ... we are looking for someone who thinks outside the box and can bring innovation and fresh vision to arts blah blah blah... and at this point you do not fit out criteria for a successful candidate as a student at our academy...try again next time" Doesn't say you are boring and generic (out loud) just that you're lacking. It's less soul-crushing. 2 2points reply Kiem Gallagher Kiem Gallagher Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Sure, I agree... not my kind of art, but that doesn't mean he's not talented in some way... it's very valid for the art school to be selective of those they let in, he's not what they're looking for and that's ok... It's the way they responded that is wrong - there is a more constructive way of saying what they said, yet the chose to be belittling and awful... I don't get how that's helpful or needed, they didn't even have to give him a reason... a simple "thank you for your application, unfortunately we cannot offer you a place in our school at this time" would have sufficed. 1 1point reply Evelyn Haskins Evelyn Haskins Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago I'd like to give you more minuses. Kitch?? Maybe, but we see it every where . Wwe soo rbbuish Like Blue Plie sna (and grey poles, same with differernt colirs. accliamed a s maste4rpieces, We see rubbish like Picassos later work. Years ao I made a specdial trip to see the Exhibition of '10 Decades of American art" and most of it was utter rubbish- especially the 4 all black canvasses. 0 0points reply Ellie Rosser Ellie Rosser Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago Not the point. 0 0points reply yeciye yeciye Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow 8 months ago (edited) Exactly the point; he is skilled at drawing and painting but good technique is not the only attribute of a good artist. Edit: ah, sorry, I thought you were replying to Hanka but you were likely replying to Stephanie. Absolutely, agreed, it being pretty is not the point. 1 1point reply Load More Comments Popular on Bored Panda I Used AI To See What These 23 Popular Cartoon Characters Would Look Like In Real Life 30 Y.O. 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