The Art of the Copyist
2023 ж. 8 Нау.
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Discover the pleasure of sustained looking alongside contemporary artist Jas Knight as he copies Diego Velázquez’s “Juan de Pareja” (1650) in our galleries. You can see Jas’s completed painting on our Perspectives page: www.metmuseum.org/Perspective...
Learn more about The Met's Copyist Program: www.metmuseum.org/events/prog...
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I'm an artist, or at least I studied art in college. And there is something about copying another work of art that somehow makes you feel connected to the original artist. He articulated that feeling perfectly.
Yes! I feel that way when I copy flowers animals, nature in general. I feel connected to the creator the greatest artist of all.
i tought his points were valid for musicians as well
@@Karina-er7mx Evolution and nature are amazing creators
That’s stupid , I Don’t want stupid people coping my art. I don’t belive in going to College to be a artist just for Monday AB’s get shut down . Van Gogh does not copy peoples work and I don’t either . For some one that’s born with a condition called microcephaly struggle academically which is one of the readings why I don’t go to college that’s me , going to college for art and copying is stupid and wrong . 😑 pathetic!! I’ve been painting sence I was a infant. I tought my self to draw and paint my own heart and way . I became a artist after my mother pulled me out of school at 10th grade . Docters when I was born the year 1995 January 18th told my mother I could never learn to talk and try to be functional but look I prove them wrong and became a artist and I post on KZhead and I’m using the account now. I’ve been struggling all my life people don’t understand and been bullied even still now and my real dad abandoned me because what I was born with and yet that drawing is in my KZhead channel that’s the rabbit and people still ignore me on social media . I do not want people coping my art . His dumb people can be Doing that or go to college doing that . Glad my art has the copyright symbol 5:54
"You haven't really seen a painting until you have copied it. "... so true
I am a jazz musician; I know nothing about painting. When he said "You haven't begun to see a painting until you've copied it." It instantly chimed with me. Transcription is the musical equivalent. When I have transcribed (with utmost attention to detail) the solos of Charlie Parker, or Oscar Pettiford et al., I have found myself transported through time, and experienced affinity that can never be taught by any other means. It is a very profound experience.
I can't paint but am also a Jazz Musician and I consider myself an artist except I paint with notes and phrases.
Incredible-thanks for sharing!
Such a joy to watch someone with such deep talent, knowledge and obvious love and passion for what they do. I learned so much in 5 minutes, I could have watched an hour.
Agree…this artist is so fascinating to me and his process and replicas are so breathtaking. Could watch for longer too!
He has a channel on youtube with hours of content
@@kofiperry19 what’s it called,”?
When someone has a passion for something they can make you feel it.
This video is a little masterpiece
Your ability to articulate your thoughts and paint a picture for us mentally is art in itself bro. Well done
agreed
Artists are so under appreciated in today’s world. This man is quiet treasure hiding in plane sight
There are artists everywhere involved in all kind of industries: Fashion, Films, literature...etc
@@eg-g we all have our own opinions. If some of us believe is a treasure, then it is so, to us.
@@eg-g is gold not a treasure because there is a lot of it?
@@eg-g sweetie, go spew petty toxicity someplace else... and maybe ask yourself why bitterness and jealousy stops you from celebrating the acheivements of other artists. That contemplation may just open a window onto your grinchy little heart oh and PS its "curb" not "curve"
@@the_jolly_bunny you did notice the plural in "artists" right?
I've always been fascinated by this painting but could never put into words why. And this copyist did it! How the painting is softly out of focus except for his eyes, just like when you are talking to someone. Bravo for your words, art and music 👏
I remember as a teenager back in 1971 watching the nightly news when the Met acquired this painting. I was transfixed. Getting married six years later, I went out and purchased a framed print of it to hang in the living room of our one bedroom apartment.
It’s a nice piece. My first time seeing it right now in this video I need to see it in person
@@galedribble9535 me too
It's gorgeous!
@@galedribble9535 Be sure to notice how his eyes follow you as you walk pass.
its terrifying drawing/painting in public, let alone when you're surrounded by the work of one of the greatest painters ever. When I visited Florence I was drawing copies of statues in piazza della signora and I quickly became a tourist attraction lol.
then youre just insecure..... why are you afraid of ppl?
Wow, their brain is on the canvas and we are interacting with them. That's a pretty amazing way to put it. Very cool
Big love for Jas. I've had the honor of sitting for him and having some of the most stimulating conversations Incredible human, mind, and artist
Wow... that is an honour.
Wow, Jas Knight has such a beautiful way of talking about art.
Agreed!
This man is a genius! Please give us more stories like this!
More soon!
when you do a copy like this I find anyway that it really lets you 'see' the work in a way you wouldn't if you weren't copying it.
I could listen to him talk about art for days. Such a talented wealth of knowledge
Love watching all the artists that paint at The Met. I'd love to talk with this guy.
Please don't. Your egotistic self appropriation is a detterent to our concentration.
@@penmuni3833 i don't think they meant literally interrupt them. Just talk to the guy at one point.
I literally don't show my art to people because it's too intimate for me so when he said that he literally gets to interact with Diego's brain that hit me hard.
Really enjoyed listening to Knight's description of his process and the painting. Would like to hear more from him. Thanks, MET!
He has a youtube channel
I want his whole art set ( easel and bags and all) and his thinking about art! 😌💗
This was magical. As an artist, I am mesmerized by the degree of likeness you were able to achieve and the effortlessness with which you were able to pull it off. Bravo, my friend! One of the things that I have always particularly loved about this Velázquez portrait is the amazing focus devoted to the face, contrasting with the almost 'impressionistic' look of the collar and garments, making the face of the sitter stand out in a way that demands your gaze, especially those piercing eyes. Velázquez clearly foreshadowed the techniques of the Impressionists.
This was perfect! A fusion of art and this talented young man's music & thoughtful interpretations of exceptional artistry. Could have watched a much longer version : )
Thanks for watching!
this is a fantastic video; great interview, great footage and to hear jas' music in the background... stellar
Omg he is wonderful
He's so renaissance ❤
He needs to put his music out on platforms!!!!
Such beauty and grace is given to his works, copies or not. It makes the eye feel so good. I'd like to see more. This artist has incredible talent. God bless him. I wish him much happiness in his practice. He really makes us dream. Amazing.
Seeing someone else inspired to paint really does inspire you to want to go back and do your best God bless both of us to stay inspired and do our best
I’m an artist too, I have never really tried doing , just what you are doing, and I love your work, I usually just do Mother Nature painting, ocean, swamp,trees, country dirt roads, etc,,but you have given me an interesting idea and I am going to be brave and try some of your type of painting, wish me luck ❤ Nurse who loves to paint in North Carolina,
Wonderful painting, wonderful painter. Thanks for chatting with us.
Shades of Bill Evans in Mr. Knight's playing. Charming video introduction to a very talented man. Thank you.
This guy is really good….it was a pleasure to watch him work.
What a lovely way to start your day. Lovely vid. Thanks.
One of my favourite paintings, not least because there are not many people with the family name Pareja. I'm an oldish man and i remember when the painting was auctioned, in 1971, breaking a world record with the price. You did a great job.
it's true. you are encountering the artist, all these centuries later. you can almost sense DV standing behind JK, watching the familiar journey. DV can't interact but he can see JK making decisions & discoveries he made so long ago. i think JK would earn an approving nod & smile from the old master.
such a joy watching and Jas knight is such a talented artist.
Sir, you ARE a genius. Your work is remarkable. Well done.
I’ve gone through my phases with art I’d copy out of sheer admiration, or at least try and copy I should say. From da Vinci to Basquiat, you take a little something from them all along the way and make it your own. Your work is incredible
Why copy Basquiat? His work is so personal to him, and relatively simple from a technical standpoint. I'm not putting him down by the way, I just don't see how another artist grows by copying someone so idiosyncratic as Basquiat.
I watched you paint and I realized the subtle difference you did with your man versus Velasquez. Such a beautiful job!
This is FANTASTIC!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I loved this copyist's commentary, analysis & talent!
Thank you for watching!
Wow this man is so extremely talented and creative. He can play the piano by ear, he can replicate and create his own great works of art, this man is amazing.
You did a fantastic job.
this is way that is taught in Europe and in the salons of other artist throughout history. They way a person learned to paint and draw was to copy at their studios and also at the museum. And they still do in Europe this is quite standard.
would love to study there! there are no painting academies in south america worth their salt.
Come to Detroit
This is the way they teach here in Detroit at the atelier
@@lauradalugaaifd1294 I'll think about it! Is there some kind of sponsorship for people with fewer resources?
I ALWAYS do creative work with Al Stewart music playing in the background. The music resonates with my brain, it really does have a drug like relaxing, or as he said 'Euphoric' quality.
Never thought I'd enjoy something like this but I really did! Very impressed!
Velazquez and Caravaggio are my two inspirations from pre 21st century
I'm an artist a painter, in the days of Rembrandt and the artists basically learned to paint by copying. This guy here is really doing a fantastic job.
Im a musician and this is the type of content that is inspiring yet useful and you could apply it in music. Great job on the video and the artist too
Great work I can see both Jas and Diego in the new work, like a conversation on the one face.
Jas Knight…wow what a multi talented guy
BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!!
Wow, this video is such a joy!
So beautiful, so happy to have found this
Speaking of connecting with the brain of another artist, I had been thinking throughout this piece of how fascinating this artist’s brain seems to be. He seems another level of deep intelligence and intrigue.
Great copyist! And 👀 Pullins
Copying is the first step to learn the basics and figure out your style. Great work!
OMG! Your work is amazing and beautiful - never stop being awesome.
i’m currently in ap art in highschool and this whole video is super inspiring and beautiful. i really wanna try doing something like this. i’m not too particularly good at painting but this seems like it would help :)
Jaaaaaaaaaaasss!!!!!!! Such a genius! Appreciate you bro and love seeing all the beautiful work you’ve been doing!! 💓💓💓💓💓
Oh wow ❤ tremendous facility of the mind!
!!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! I LOVED the video...GREAT Painter and jazz piano player, what more can you ask for...except staying in good health !!! Keep on rocking my good man !!! Cheers !!!
I have made copies in the Prado museum. It's not only travel in time but you travel into the solitude and light, and silence inside the contemplating mind of this particular artist. I'm not crazy, but I saw a fly going around the room in the Meninas, and wrote a book about this timeless experience.
I’m painting the Mona in it’s current condition, and I have to say I feel like I’m being shown a gift. Like having a lesson with a master
Mans a true artist would love to see his work . Stay hungry and let the vision flow.
Not a professional artist, but this reminds me a lot of working on someone else’s code. Like trying to find the mindset of the developer on the other side of all the lines. And then continuing to understand them more and more as you translate their voice into your own code.
Watching this young talented artist is just amazing.
Aah, that copy got so perfect in some shots it was alarming to see the brush come at it...such a skillful and articulate artist is a joy to both watch and listen to.
Beautiful!
This dude is awesome.
Enjoyable and inspiring 🎉
Enjoy your work sir,keep on learning.alhamdulilla
Woah, the last part got me thinking he was painting on the original piece😂, the paint came out so alike ❤
Multi talented black king ✊🏿❤️. As a Artist myself your work is beautiful and so are you 💯
Beautiful work. The portrayed person was Juan Latino, first black man publishing a book in 1563 in Spain and Latin professor at Granada’s University.
Amazing! Under pressure and painting in a great pace even with everyone looking and taking pictures. Wow!! God bless your patience and talent.
Painting a study/copy is such an incredible experience. I've learned more by doing this type of work than any class I've ever taken. Jas Knight is such an awesome painter. Thanks for making this video.
très beau travail ! Bravo !
what a remarkable human being, so talented artistically and musically
The original by Velasquez is surely one of the best paintings in existence. Because it is so masterfully painted, this makes it rather an impossible task for the copyist. I would not take this on lightly, but would consider it the "challenge of a lifetime" to strive to understand this genius-level vision and handling of paint. I have never seen anyone able to even remotely reach the level of Velasquez, even as a copyist. I do not think it can be properly addressed in the museum, but requires much more work back in the studio. One thing in particular really raises my eyebrows about this demonstration, and that is that this artist wears rubber gloves. Pardon me, but I find this practice anathema, and I believe that, even in itself, wearing gloves is a hopeless limitation towards achieving the desired goal.
I didn't know you could go to a museum and do this. I'm glad Jas was able to copy his favorite painting. His looked great. ❤ Thank you for sharing. Wishing Jas all the best.
I would love to copy or do some studies of those amazing painting one day if I ever get the money to travel. Thank you Jas Knight for sharing you're process.
Beautifully done.
😯 whoa!!! He's amazing, so talented
A fantastic talent, and such a gentle spirit. I appreciate his commentary on the interactions between the viewer and the artist, the copyist and the original - a lovely dialog. Thank you Met for sharing your artists with us, both the present and the passed.
La possibilità di poter copiare e così studiare da artisti, le opere nei musei è un privilegio d'immenso valore!! In Italia, che io sappia, oggi è del tutto impossibile o quanto meno, non si trova più nessuno che usi praticarlo. Bravo Met!! E bravo anche il pittore!
This is a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing it with us
AMAZING STUNNING THANKS YOU GOODNESS 🌟 DAPHNE COTTON ALWAYS 💜 AWESOME
So beautiful. Loved watching him work
Thanks! Us too!
Bon travail de ta part.
I love your comment on the brain and interaction with it, because ultimately all art is a piece of monologue made by the mind, and highest degree of understanding it becomes a dialogue between you and the author disregarding the constraints of time. It is not so much own mastery that determines it, but the intimacy and appreciation or rather speculation on certain intentions of the author that make it possible. Essentially making a part of that author live on despite his mortality.
Respect for your talents.
Excellent video, thank you!
This was an incredible watch, please make more of these.
incredible work
Very thoughtful words in a very sleek format - a pleasure to watch.
What do you charge to copy apeice please
If you feel a connection through a painting with the artist...., the magic is done....you just revived it. Congratulations ,you are faithful with yourself.
Great painter! I like the focus on the collar and subtlety color differences to show the embroidery 🎨
I presume Knight knows Juan de Pareja's story. It's wonderful.
Yes he does :)
I love this! I wish it was two hours long!
As a little boy, I loved painting; very interestingly, the only thing I painted was copying other people's artworks. Nowadays, I paint in abstract work. Now, I wonder why did I stop? I am also a trained architect and retired and I am only interested in abstract work and graffiti. Wow, this video has taught me so much about myself and what I do.
Thank you ❤️