Does great art have energy?

Looking at Art:

An artist I know said, “good painting has energy that goes beyond its edges”. Although it is difficult to pin down why this is true, the statement seemed to hit at the heart of what great art is for us. When the master artist completes their work, it is up to the world to respond. The artwork must have something that engages, to outlive its maker and even, at times, gain greater recognition and value. Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat both started out as graffiti artists and gained the attention of the public and then the art world, because of the power of their work, even though they both died very young.

Work in the Studio:

I have always felt, as an artist, that I am behind the scenes and I am very comfortable with that. When a work is completed, it becomes separate from me and I contemplate how successful it is. When it is time to enter work in an exhibition, I will often bring out a selection of pieces and see which ones speak to me. Although I always feel a strong relationship with the work, it seems to have a certain energy of its own. The most successful pieces seem to attract the eye and will, at times, jump out from the group. When you look at art in a gallery, museum or even in your home, do some pieces speak to you more than others? If this is true, can you tell why this is so?

Three Generations, Watercolor, 14” x 11”