Abstract art and a 4 year old genius

Most of my life especially when I was younger I couldn't except abstract art. I was under impression that it is easy to do and everyone can do it. Until I tried it myself. I had a canvas and a bunch of paint and was ready to apply it. But what do I exactly do? What am I looking for in that painting? That's when I got stuck. I started applying the colour and it turned out like puke on a canvas.

I started looking at different abstract pieces and analysing which ones I like and why. The ones that were pleasant to an eye had a wonderful combination of colour and composition was perfectly balanced. And most of all it had some sort of mood to it.

Then I came across a video of 4 year old Aelita Andre creating abstract art. It blew my mind away. And I realized that this was a real abstract art. Comparing her to adult abstract artists there is a big difference in their intention. Adults try to give a meaning to something that doesn't really have a meaning. She does it purely from her heart without any meaning. Just for the love of beauty. And it itself becomes a meaning. Looking at this video and seeing this child in a present moment creating something is wonderful.

Her paintings are absolutely complete. You can't add anything and you can't take away anything. They are perfectly balanced. Having read many opinions about Aelita's art many say that anyone can do it. I just say do it and see what you're capable of.

Being inspired by her art I think I will do an experiment at the studio with my students creating abstract art. And we can all see what children are capable of if given the opportunity.

Katia.