Vines by Mimobase

The publics perception of this painting of leaves with a soft pastel background

About

25 random people were asked to look at a work of art for 5 seconds then answer two very simple questions. How did this make you feel? and why did you answer that way?

Stats at a glance

Question 1.

How do you feel about this image?

Of the 25 participants, 7 were 20-24 years old, 5 late 20's, 7 in their 30s, and 6 were over 40

32% Really liked this image

36% Liked this image

8% Felt no strong feelings towards it either way

20% Did not like this image

4% Really did not like this image

Younger participants tended to favour this type, those participants over 35 started to sharply display that they disliked it.

Reviews

What was it about the image that made you give it that rating?

The participants were then asked to give reasoning for their opinion, why they liked or disliked the image, and to give context behind the score.

From those who - Really liked it

I like the blended tones and colour palette, and the circular clockwise expanding dance like movement of the leaves/petals

The colors and it looks like water color. Very relaxing picture. Neutral as well.

on a scale of 10 i will 9 because as it explains due to the climate change the leaves of a plant is fading and looking so dull and it actually represents our life

It's full of emotions

From those who - liked it

The choice of colours and the mix of colours mainly - they are light and therefore its relaxing to look at the picture

the fusion of colors, the linings

I like the background because it kinda messy but in a good way. While the plant itself need some color or details.

The colours make me feel at ease, and i think the linework is pretty.

Color Theme and there is a Human face in the image.

From those who - felt neutral

Nice colors

From those who - did not like it

it's not pleasing to my eyes, especially the lower part

It looks rough and unfinished

Confusing image - dying flower

It is too abstract and doesn't look professional or interesting

There is no proper structure for the image and the background could have been more appealing.

From those who - really did not like it

It was a dry leaves and flowers i feel

Interview

A chat with the artist, talking through the results. For full transparency, this was done as a prototype test (on my own work) to see how the results would field and to develop a test script to apply to all artists going through this process. What you are about to read below is how an interview would be conducted with a participant.

So without seeing the results just yet, how do you think your work went?

An interviewee would reply here

I'll let you know something about the demographics and how your work went.

"Recap results of participants and ratings"

An interviewee would reply here

I'm going to read you a few from those who really liked it and at any time you can tell me what you're thinking.

"I like the blended tones and colour palette, and the circular clockwise expanding dance like movement of the leaves/petals"