"The Undecider"- Christopher Benfey

I chose Pierre Bonnard at the Met “The Undecider” simply because of the typical reason that Bonnard stated that he paints from memories that had once been bits and pieces of pictures flowing in his head and soon after become sketches. That, itself, was inspiring to read. The reviewer, Christopher Benfey, simply seemed intrigued as well by the works of art and creativity that such a person can contribute to society and to the world. Throughout the article, it seems as though the reviewer wanted to decide where Bonnard was going with his paintings. How he caused them to flow such way and where he was leading them too. I found it funny, because in the end the reviewer finally FINALLY comes forth with saying that he supposes that Bonnard was trying to get the viewers to decided for themselves while Bonnard becomes the undecider. How humbly this painter or artist can release a flow into art and yet want to stay undecided while he gives the viewers and opportunity to think for themselves. Bonnard’s paintings seemed isolated just as he was in life, yet there was someone in the room hiding. A hidden figure always discovered in the room, sends of this empty void feeling yet a feeling of hope and satisfaction. This is something Bonnard might have wanted the viewers to think to themselves if he was trying to put out emptiness of instead comfort.