John Murray Talks about Abstract Art

Abstract art requires constant manipulation of the material and the viewer. 

Yes the viewer must be pushed and abused aesthetically in order for the artist to register both retinally and emotionally. 

(Stated from John Murry's Web site.)

miChelle m. Vara from Ballard Road Art Studio is currently working on a metal sculpture serise using recycled metal that inflicts thought on the viewers part,  inspiring emothion for an outcome of reaction. In this case reaction is good no matter what the responce.