Mom and Pop Art

What's always consistent with The Simpsons, is how in tuned with today's society each episode is.

If bashing on Bush is on a high within the last week, you'll be sure to find some reference to that on the next episode of The Simpsons.

More importantly, in reference to the main character, Homer Simpson, is despite his overall character being unbelieveably idiotic and unbelieveable with every turn and spin of the series, he is constantly trying new things and experiencing moments in life that viewers may have only imagined.

Homer is not the brightest crayon in the box, but not only has he taken the path of an artist, he has also temporarily ran a successful plowering company, made an advanced version of a hammer [that people later claimed that Edison made?!] and found a warp hole into another dimension behind his bookshelf!

I've always seen Homer's character as the type that unknowingly lifts people's spirits. Makes them see that even a not-so-informed lug like Homer can achieve and experience great things.

Even Homer can be an artist, like what is shown in the "Mom and Pop Art" episode of The Simpsons.

I'd like to address the part where Astrid says: "Homer, I'm afraid they only love what's new and shocking. These pieces are just like your earlier work."

Everyone is entitled to create their own art. Whatever content it may be and whatever inspires them to create such art. However, this article goes into depth with what it sells and how professional artist still keep the successful image. Unfortunately in Homer's case, his "accidental" art only amazed audiences for a short period of time. While he thought that displaying similar arts that made him successful, his patrons wanted something fresh. His earlier work had already outstayed its welcome.

Similar to the mention of Shaq, while he will always be known as an NBA star, when his stardom began to die out into history, he seeked other ways to keep his names in the headlights. In some ways, it feels as if one needs to constantly impress in order to be remembered. Perhaps at a certain point, it may not be necessary anymore. Though that is for the individual and the spectators to observate and regulate.