RPMS Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 quote: Originally posted by Eric Neyerlin: I like Thurem's response the best. Creating some awful looking one-off just to be appear to be different seems kind of pointless and shallow from several human perspectives. I think it may be of questionable taste, but why does this man's effort have to be called pointless and shallow? I have no doubt that he was quite proud of his accomplishment. And I DO think it was an accomplishment. A lot of work went into doing what he did, and it didn't look a half bad effort, to me. quote To gain real respect amongst your fellow customizers and the general auto public, I think you have to demonstrate good design sensibilities as well as a solidly engineered result. Just because other people don't like your version of "art" doesn't mean that it's NOT art. In fact, that's what the best art does - it makes us re-think our view of the world. quote Obviously few of us as start our projects as polished pros, so we must go through a learning process where our first attempts end up less than perfect. However, to start a whole project just to try to be different without concern for form and function blending together into somekind of an art form or improved performance machine, doesn't strike me as a very solid foundation to build on. I agree that not every attempt is successful, but you have to keep in mind that not everyone shares your vision. Many folks out there put huge spoiler kits on stock Honda sedans and think (for whatever reason) they're the cat's ass. Or they put gold plated spoke wheels on a baby blue Caprice, or they haphazardly slap twenty dollars worth of Pep Boys stickers and stripes on an old Chevy work truck, thinking that they're "customizing" it. Their vision is SO different than mine that I can't see it. But I'm sure that to them, it looks quite stunning! quote: That said, I would also say that if the primary motivation is to learn and practice new auto building skills, then just about any project or design would be justified, no matter how ugly or in left field that it might appear to others. I agree, and I applaud your open minded attitude. It's tough to maintain when your(our) cultural training is screaming "It's FUGLY!" while your civilized mouth is saying, "That sure is...different." You or I might think it's a good first draft, while the Dr. Frankenstein who created the abomination in question thinks it's a splendid final edition.. I sometimes have a tough time remembering that not everyone will appreciate my Z when it's finished. But F**k 'em. It's MY car, and they don't have to like it in order for me to be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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