“...They do what is called is called glancing, which is the same word for bumping off something and carry on in almost the same direction.”-Christopher John Francis Boone Surfacing this seasons current exhibit by Kristen Cochran and Josephine Durkin at H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art. Throughout this exhibit the viewer might “look” and “glance” not really paying to much mind to the pieces that surrounded them. Curator Christopher Willey said that we should use the word “experience” instead of “look” when referring to art pieces. Because, we are doing far more with our bodies than simply looking. This is an important lesson, because when you do “experience” and not just “look” the perspective is widened.The feeling of being sucked out of your comfort …show more content…
In his work Untitled and Flora Series lines are tangled together in a delicate fashion. Untilted has a smoother texture surface that allows the viewer to really focus on those colors. While you’re following the lines from intersection to intersection, you can’t help but notice how close knit these colors are. Was it done on purpose to have the colors resemble that of the Fall season or perhaps it's up for viewer interpretation. Flora Series differs in that the background looks to be uneven and splitting. This serves the purpose of making those dotted lines really stand out as they skate across the piece appearing in all likeness infinite. Both pieces feel like they are the same but in the same right vastly different. Durkin says that his pieces are created by “... many works that share the same vision, goal, scale, materials, aesthetic and assemble method…” this is how his pieces achieve this almost brother sister …show more content…
Ok maybe not that far apart, but that’s the feeling the viewer gets when looking at their pieces. There's also different experiences from each that are widely different. For Cochran the viewer needs to think deeper and further than they’re used too. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just that it’s somewhat unnerving. Why? You say could because the viewer is truly getting an understanding of the pieces. In that feelings are being brought out because of a piece, feelings that the viewer had no idea art could bring out. Now if we were to relate this to Durkin's’ pieces they are “worlds apart”. Overwhelming joy, is simply all the viewer can feel from her pieces. The viewer is caught off guard and can only smile no matter how much it hurts. These two artists make the viewer have practically two different experiences, ultimately depends on the viewer. But never the less the viewer will show some sort of expression that might be out of their comfort zone or well within
First, they point out that “practices of looking are never neutral; rather, they are both selective and biased.” (Ott, Aoki, and Dickinson, 2015, p. 217). Furthermore, the way CFM presents their exhibition after the glass limited the sense of the visitors, because just looking means “to not touch, to not hear,
Kehinde Wiley is a New York based artist whose paintings focus on the themes of empowering black men and combining classical and contemporary styles.
The figure 1.120 on page 123 of Gateways to Art depicts a 3 dimensional piece of art called Monogram. Inside the work includes mixed media with taxidermy goat, rubber tire, and a tennis ball. The work was done by Robert Rauschenberg from Sweden. There is strong emphasis on the goat, making it the focal point of the mass. The installation of the tire is wrapped around the goat’s torso, while the goat is mounted onto the center of the wood frame. The size of the work is monumental compared to other works of art. The subordination of the painted half of the work prevents the viewer from looking at the plain pieces of wood. The span of the mount stretches diagonally across the frame. The addition of red paint brings a sense of luminosity to the work. There are illuminated letters printed of the wood pieces that draws attention to the left half of the piece. The text says Rauschenberg created the work “as a symbol of himself as a rebel and outcast.” The goat relates to a religious perspective as goats used to be offered as a sacrifice by Christians to God. This work was so odd at the time because it was not a sculpture or painting, making it unique in its own way.
The Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art is home to a variety of interesting paintings, sculptures, and other types of mixed-media artwork.
On September 28th, I attend the “Artful Conversation: ‘Bridge and Tugs’” event at the Georgia Museum of Art. At the event, the curator, Carissa DiCindio facilitated an in-depth conversation about Jonas Lee’s painting, “Bridge and Tugs.” We began by looking at the painting and discussing what we saw with the others and then after a while we were instructed to find a new seat. After finding a new seat we received a pencil and a small sheet of paper and Ms. DiCindio asked us to sketch the painting to the best of our abilities. Afterwards, she asked us again what we noticed about the painting. Many people noted they had noticed new details within the painting while sketching, and others stated that simply changing their position in the room had
Rose DiRocco-Hodges stands in the Lycoming College Art Gallery located in downtown Williamsport. The Long Island-native is the Director of the Lycoming College Art Gallery, a downtown student-run downtown public art space. “I became interested in art through my older brother, Ralph, who was an artist.” She states. “He would take me to art museums, photo shoots, and various places like the beach, the woods and highly populated areas where he would photograph, draw and paint. I enjoyed watching him as his projects came to fruition. He valued my opinion, and he was always thankful for my honesty.” Her worked as an artist for an advertising agency in Manhattan before becoming ill and passing away at the age of 31. “I believe Ralph gave me my interest and love of art, in all mediums, and I am grateful for the time I spent with him, and also that I can continue being surrounded by
In the contemplation of art, or rather the conceptually intangible definition it currently possess, it is imperative to be mindful that “art” has been utilized as a promotional device, ceremonial item, aesthetically purposed article or perhaps none of these or all. It is because of this vague term that Carolyn Dean, in her text, “The Trouble with (The Term) Art”, makes a case for the consequences of applying the term “art” in societies that lacked such a notion which also accounts for the Western-centric lens the field intrinsically utilizes when viewing non-Western art. The claim is deftly supported by the utilization of expert accounts in the subject, alternative perspectives for what is considered the current norm, and self-examining questions,
Shepard Fairey’s piece titled Pay Up or Shut Up is a representation of the role that money or your role in society dictate the power of your speech. This piece of art by Fairey was released in May of 2015. It is a screen print on cream speckletone paper.
The two works of art that I have chosen to analyze are 1) Jordan Casteel. Miles and JoJo. 2014. Oil on canvas, 54” x 72” and 2) Aaron Fowler. He Was. 2015. Mixed media, 134” x 165” x 108”. The themes that these works of art represent in regards to the exhibit are love, family, and pain. However, they also fall into other thematic categories. The main theme that seems to apply to both “Miles and JoJo” and “He Was” is Human Experience. Additionally, these arts differ in some ways.
The Kamloops Art Gallery was Incorporated in 1978. It serves not only residents and visitors in Kamloops but also the surrounding Thompson-Nicola Regional District as well as national and international audiences. Architects Peter cardew and Nigel Baldwin devised a purposed civic building which includes the Thompson-Nicola Regional District offices and and the Kamloops branch of the TNRD Library System, and the Kamloops Art Gallery changed dwelling place to this building in 1998. The gallery provides 4,500 square feet of exhibition space,the collection storage vault with an adjoining workroom, an admission area, a packing and acclimatization area, two multipurpose studio, and administration and curatorial offices along with a research library within the 20,853 square foot space. The Cultural Property Export and Import Act classified the Kamloops Art Gallery as a Category “A” in 2006. According to a statistic report , there are about 25,000 and 35,000 visitors over the last five years. The gallery is famous of its publications and touring exhibitions. In addition, the KAG has strong connection with curators, scholars,national and international artists, and curators.
n this paper, I will be analyzing the following piece of digital art. Now the first thing I notice when I look at this picture is the color, it's mostly calm or cool colors mostly shades of blue or white. Which can mean many things that this person was feeling calm or was in a relaxed state while making this piece of digital art . or that he was depressed . The open theme of this picture brings a sense of calm and peace to me. The what look to be planets surrounding the tower in the middle also could have multiple meanings for instance they could represent the multiple possibilities of life or metaphorical worlds such as love life or social world etc... everything in this picture is taking place above the clouds possibly stating that this individual is above said problem. Or he has reached a mental state where this doesn't affect him. The architecture gives a fantasy/historical feeling that swallows you in a calmness. Each individual planet is rotating on a different axis suggesting different time or different place in the universe.
The S.W.O.T. analysis for the Cinicinnati Art Museum is what gives the viewer the information to easily see what is wrong and isn’t wrong with the museum, while providing information on possibilities the museum can capitalize on and what threats could harm the museum.
This is a street art on Alberta street near Bank slater at the bus stop downtown. I chose this image because it shows the struggles and difficulties that happened in the past which can be related to slaves, discrimination, and racism that a lot of people from different ethnicity or background faced in their lives in the past. To me, the ship represents an escape and way victims of discrimination, racism comes out of their hidden place for the people that faced these challenges in their life. My attention was captured on this image because it explains the past, future, and things that happen to us in our everyday life within our society we live. This image reflects the change of slavery interpretation and racism view especially in the United
I went to the Erotic Heritage Museum in Las Vegas, located on 3275 Industrial road (major cross-street Desert Inn) which opened in August of 2008. At the museum it holds, erotic art, exhibits, different timelines and a lot of illustrated history of erotica. There were many tasteful pieces of artwork, whether it be painting, magazine covers, posters, figures, and sculptures. I was also very excited to have actually seen the piece called “Venus of Willendorf” that is featured in our book on page 164. I took my time looking at all the different pictures to see which I would choose from to write about. Then I observed one, it was untitled, made in 2008 and the artists name is Fang. I did research on the artist and did not find much on her
The area of art is popularly known for heightening emotions, challenging stereotypes, and ultimately providing insights into how individuals view the surrounding world. The artist and the observer time and time again see pieces in overwhelmingly different ways. Individuals may wonder why this is so. What could possibly create such a drastic change from one perspective to another? When it comes down to it, experiences are the answer. The artist and the observer have different