I understood Rothkos work about 15 years ago when I was looking at, of all things, a poster of one of his paintings. It was one of the yellow, orange and white color block paintings, and I was very close it as Rothko wanted everyone to look at his paintings. I first thought, "Oh, Im looking through a screen door out at a warm, sunny day". But then as I continued to look at it, I thought, "Wait a minute. Where am I looking exactly? Am I looking outward, or am I looking inward? And as I was thinking this, I felt several doors opening inside of me. I didnt have words for the feelings those doors opened. It was an unbelievable experience.

For a time in the mid 2000's I did some work for the Tate galleries and was lucky enough to have access to the Modern and Britain without the crowds. Sadly, at the time I lacked the understanding of what such an opportunity I had to sit in the Rothko room alone. I remember walking out of there just not getting it. All these years later I am completely obsessed. Great presentation, thank you Christopher.

I actually find his 60’s works comforting. That might be because I suffer from depression as well. It is comforting in the way that it makes you feel okay with your situation and you may dwell in the moment in your sadness.

@endodouble6691

2 жыл бұрын

Can absolutely relate to every word you're saying, but I also wanna add, that his paintings make me realise I'm not alone with these feelings.

@ageofechochambers9469

Жыл бұрын

Your a socially engineered zombie

@jeffreyolson2139

Жыл бұрын

@@ageofechochambers9469 And you are a turd stuck in the bowels of the universe; infinitely disgusting!

@readthetype

8 ай бұрын

_“What an interesting presentation. It reminds me of an opportunity to talk about myself.”_

@troyflatland5299

Күн бұрын

@@readthetypeyou’re the ignorant one here

I am glad that Rothko had this connection with colours.I also am glad that he made a lot of money and has a well spoken son. There are m a n y other abstract painters who are deeply connected with colours though and filter their emotions thanks to them.

Thank you for sharing, I love his way of reading and voice 💙💜🙏

Thank you for the walk🎉😢😮😊 thank you for the walk

I find that you father's work is extremely spontaneous .love him!❤

Amazing talk, thank you!

Excellent presentation 👏👏👏

Impressive presentation!

WordsInLineSpaceAndTime no words I'm speechless 😢

I loved the Rothko Chapel!!!!!!

You are awesome, Christopher

@finlybenyunes8385

9 ай бұрын

"Awesome" eh?

*Until now I never realised Rothko made adverts for 'Twisties'*

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Imagino que esta fuiste tú, Amy.

Jesus

There are mainly s q u a r e s interacting in Rothko's paintings. .which somehow documents that his sense of movement is l i m i t e d and/or even blocked.

Sadly Christopher Rothko says the same thing-that the paintings speak intimately to the viewer-repeatedly. This lecture is deeply superficial.

El hombre que no sabía pintar.

@mehdibravo7521

Жыл бұрын

Dijo el hombre que no sabia ver.

@finlybenyunes8385

9 ай бұрын

America's richest painter and decorator...

He doesn't understand his father 😂😂

@lynnhubbard844

3 ай бұрын

terrible public speaker

Basically Satanist paintings 🖼

@jamesdude8399

Жыл бұрын

And on the latest episode of the Satanic Panic…

@doubleslit3389

6 ай бұрын

Jesus Art