Thur Jan 22nd: Meaning

Meaning:
–noun

1.	what is intended to be, or actually is, expressed or indicated; signification; import: the three meanings of a word.

2.	the end, purpose, or significance of something: What is the meaning of life? What is the meaning of this intrusion?

It's back to the basics for me this semester. I feel like I'm starting back at square one. Even thought I've put in a semester + on this project, I'm looking for depth and I'm not finding it. "What is intended to be..expressed". That's my issue... I don't know what is so significant about my subject matter. I feel that it's there but it's just out of reach, and I don't know how to get to it.
I'm very frustrated trying to solve this problem, and I'm beginning to wonder if I ever will.

Art Critic & blogger over at www.thinkingaboutart.blogs.com says "... if a work of art says 'think about (whatever) it is directing you away from itself to something you already know about. You don't need art for that.' What exactly do we need art for? I want to see a piece of art that isn't about something we already know about... In my art, I intend to make visually appealing objects. But I only consider myself successful when it provokes further thought. I can find beauty in lots of places... I can't find things that provoke thought. I hope my art isn't a waste of time because I want my work to inspire people who aren't thinking anyways."

It's good inspiration....now, what do I want people to think about when they look at my work?