An old art teacher once told me that true art, like literature, is simply about conveying information. There's no limit to how much or how little "information" you present, but you're either successful or you're not. Simple as that.
Does the audience understand what you're trying to communicate when they view your work? If so yes, and if not, well then please try again.
Sometimes less is more.
I'm reminded of this when I look at the breathtaking simplicity of Olly Moss' "Paper Cuts."
The art is so simplistic, yet you understand almost immediately what you're looking at. Using these silhouettes to create such vivid depictions is so brilliant in it's simplicity and certainly requires true talent. Moss uses so little "information", its really astounding to how "successful" he is at illustrating his vision.
There's a lot of these "paper cuts" to look at, and there aren't any titles to them, probably for a reason. Look how easy it is to recognize each face, from the little info you get from the silhouette. Amazing work.
Olly Moss "Paper Cuts"
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