I think Ronnoco is stuck in a different time where art was only constructed (or deconstructed) by certain materials (i.e. paint, clay, bronze, stone, etc.) and it was only about beauty and realism. Today's contemporary art (which Ronnoco called "junk") may not fit into this narrow category, but its artistic merit still there. I have friends that have accompanied me to a gallery during a contemporary art show. Some just shake their heads and discount the work. I say if it elicits an emotional response and/or a deeper contemplation of a specific concept than I think the work is successful as art. It really frustrates me (and I'm sure a lot of people on this board) that someone can be so narrow minded and arrogant about art. Art snobs suck.

P.S. Ronnoco, if you are so accomplished as an artist, why don't you post some of your images. I would like to appreciate some "real" art.