Yes, I feel that way about all art. Like the wine game, a lot of humbug, bloody nonsense. For generations my family has been involved in art, several members professionally as painters. Nancy is a professional.painter, taught by Group of Seven Lismer, and Colville and Harris Jr.
What's a beautiful panting to me may be kitsch to others. But tarted-up shotguns as above make no sense to me; I'd feel foolish taking one into a blind. What's the point? I feel the same about my other religion: aircraft. Like Joe Wood, I have the best type for the mission. Gold leaf wouldn't be an improvement.
I guess I would argue, as might your wife, that an appreciation for art is not necessarily an affectation or a signal as to ones station in life. It may just be an appreciation for artistry. Fine if you dont care for it. No need to attribute to others base motivations that you have no idea if they exist or not. King, its your inner Commie sneaking out. lol
