Personal Narrative: My Artbus Trip

The gallery currently has three exhibitions on view: a group show by the women artists from Studio 44, an artist run studio space in Sweden; “Making Power” by artist Joan Ryan; and “Destroy Edit Transform” by Andrea Burgay. In order to home these three exhibitions within its long and narrow storefront space, the gallery is divided into three tiny rooms. By presenting artworks that span several mediums including video, painting, and sculpture, the gallery exhibition space evolves somewhat haphazardly to become a charming, but cluttered and disorganized space. To be honest, the space is not large enough to show three different exhibitions, which made me feel overwhelming when I visited the gallery.

During our visit to the El Paso Museum of Art, our docent (insert name) took us on a tour of their current exhibitions: Robert Delaunay and Albert Gleizes: The School of Paris from Modern Master Series: Highlights from the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Immaculate Conception, Amplified Abstraction, and Modern Stone Totems. In addition to our expedition we observed art of Mexico and New Spain that showcased 17th and 19th century paintings and sculptures. European art with includes paintings and sculptures from the Samuel H. Kress Collection. As well as, early American art from the 19th century to the mid 20th century.

“This world is but a canvas to our imagination”; which always has been throughout the years. Art has been separated in different categories such as architectures, sculptures, photography and paintings. For my semester project, which was to visit an art or historic museum; my classmates and I went to the Reynolda House Museum of American art which provided us both the art and history. At first, we all assume that the visit would be boring or the art gallery would be dull. What shocked us the most was the actual experience being in the museum instead of just talking about it. We experienced multiple feelings during our visit in the art gallery as well as the historic area. From the art gallery which held many paintings of artist, to the house that R.J Reynolds and his family once occupied. Furthermore, it also showed us the legacy of R.J Reynolds and his family has left behind for the people of Winston-Salem.

The art exhibit I plan on attending is the Gibbes Museum of Art in Charleston, SC. Gibbes is one of Charleston most historic museums and house and displays not only modern art but many pieces of art that show the show history of Charleston. Gibbes opened in 1905. I chose Gibbes Museum of art because of its location and the rich history of Charleston that influences the art reflection the culture that Charleston has been for the last 112 years. The museum not only displays many local pieces of art and sculptures, it also has on display art from around the world. Currently the museum has many visiting artists but also has a permanent collection that is on display. Of the permanent collections, the most interesting to me is the 18th and 19th Century

It must have been 13 years or so since I have been to the art museum, back in elementary school, on a one of a kind field trip. 13 years is way too long to have been away from the art museum, as my experience this year reminded me that. It was a beautiful, sunny October day, although it felt like July, and it was an even better day to talk a walk through the vast, mesmerizing pieces of art that the museum has to offer. The North Carolina Museum of Art provides an abundance of artwork from various time periods, cultures, and one can find art anywhere from Egyptian, to classical, to modern and contemporary art. The artwork that the museum provides not only displays an abundance of artwork, but

When I attend the Oklahoma Art Museum this morning, I was completely blown away by the different styles, technique, and artistic abilities that artist have. Art can come in many forms and can involve many different things. From paintings, sculptures, and abstract pieces of the modern world. Along with my visit, I got to experience a new collection of blown glass that was absolute remarkable. As I walked though the museum, it was as I walked though time and got to see how each period’s art changed throughout time. From the different shades of color to the different types of technique that filled the halls of the Oklahoma City Art Museum, each piece was genuine in its own way. I was starstruck as I witnessed Lowell Nesbitt’s Parrot Tulip, Richard Diebenkorn’s Albuquerque, and Dale Chihuly’s blown glass.

I could not believe how detailed a person could make a mural like that out of a tree. It was truly amazing. I can not imagine the time and dedication that person put into it. I am sure they are proud of where it is being displayed.

The exhibit that I viewed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art was one about European Art between the years 1100-1500. This was a series of paintings, sculptures, architecture, and tapestry of the Medieval and Early Renaissance as well as objects from the Middle East. This exhibit was an important part of the history of the Philadelphia Museum of Art because for the first time, Italian, Spanish, and Northern European paintings from the John G. Johnson collection were shown. It gave me a good idea of what the paintings were like in these four centuries and reflected ideas of both the east and the west.

Some of my cousins and I went down to Washington DC last year. While walking through the cold December air we stumbled upon the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden and decided to go in for warmth. I’ve personally always liked art museums because of the variety of things you can find in them. I was very glad we had gone because it ended up full of various beautiful pieces of art. One of the exhibits in particular really caught my eye. The “BELIEF+DOUBT” installation by Barbara Kruger in the basement.

One pleasant afternoon, my classmates and I decided to visit the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to begin on our museum assignment in world literature class. According to Houston Museum of Fine Art’s staff, MFAH considers as one of the largest museums in the nation and it contains many variety forms of art with more than several thousand years of unique history. Also, I have never been in a museum in a very long time especially as big as MFAH, and my experience about the museum was unique and pleasant. Although I have observed many great types and forms of art in the museum, there were few that interested me the most.

Most people are all grown up when they finally figure out what they want to do with their life. I was 4. I realized what I wanted to be when I attended my very first Rodeo. Even though it was so long ago I can remember that day like it was yesturday. That day got me on the path to my future.

My trip to the MoMA was interesting and enlightening, mainly because I’d never been to the museum, so I thoroughly enjoyed the exposure to the art world. Looking at historic and iconic works such as those of Van Gogh and other famous artists was a unique experience that truly opened my eyes to certain aspects of artwork. I found it especially interesting to look at how art through time can share thematic or formal similarities, showcasing how modern artists use the past to influence their work today. Looking at Stephen Shore’s work as well as comparing the modern art with certain classic works was truly an eye-opening experience, which I hope to reflect through the artworks that I chose for each diptych.

Upon reflection for these exhibits, they all left their own mark on me and I was certainly blown away with some of the art works. In the Emily Carr exhibit there were multiple artists that had their own style and each was unique. My personal favorites in that gallery where;

My experience to the Menil Collection was interesting. I was able to extend my art appreciation further when collaborating lecture into the museum artwork to better enjoy the work. I visited all of the galleries and my favorite was the Flavin Installation because of the light design he chose. Within my whole experience visiting the museum I would say that the art I enjoy most is buildings of architecture.

Artworks are put together in every Levels of the building. As soon as I walked into the exhibit I noticed An Artwork which was made by a lot of leaf-like cuts colorful pieces of Paper which reminded me the color of the spring season. The lights were dim and there was a deep silence that gives the opportunity to focus on the Artworks. And the videos that were playing on the side wall helped me to understand the artwork and also to connect with the artist. The deep silence gave the room a very influential grace. I walked into American Indian Artist in a residential studio and one thing caught my eye. The “Muds women roll on” sculpture which is the mother holding the first huge child, who’s holding the next child and who’s holding the next child and so on. Besides the attraction, it has a great meaning about how we all are connected by one mother which is earth.