A.) Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
One artwork that made an impact on me was the oil on canvas 1952 Jackson Pollock work Convergence. This piece made an impact on me because of how big it was and the way the colors are splashed on to the work. Another art work that made an impression on me was the Vinyl paint on canvas 1989 work Kill Yourself by Nancy Dwyer. This piece made an impression on me because the words in the work are harsh and threatening, while the font of the letters and the surrounding background are bubbly and reminiscent of cartoons. One final work that made an impression on me was the oil on wood panel 1890 Jehan Georges Vibert work The Marvelous Sauce. This work left an impression on me because of how realistic it looks and also the expressions on the peoples faces in the work are interesting.
B.) Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
One work that i feel a connection with is Nine Arrows Leading You Around The Space by Micah Lexier. This piece was made with water-jet cut aluminum with enamel paint. I feel a connection with this piece because i feel that it was something that i participated in. The work consisted of nine arrows that were placed in different parts of the museum that led you from place to place. By finding all the arrows i feel that i participated and therefore have a connection with the work. Another work that i feel i have a connection with is the Maquette for the proposed instalation by Sol Dewitt i feel i have a connection with this work because it is something that i have read about in the book, and by seeing the proposal and other works made by him in person i feel i now have a connection with the piece. One final work that i feel a connection with is the 1888 oil on canvas The Old Mill by Vincent Van Gogh. I feel a connection with this piece because Van Gogh is one artist that i have learned a lot about, and by seeing his art first hand i feel a connection with the work.
C.) Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
One work that i would like to know more about is the 1938 oil on canvas work New York Waterfront by Stuart Davis. I like the work and i would like to know more about the inspiration for the piece. Where exactly on the waterfront is this an abstract picture of? Another work that i would like to know more about is the 1942 oil on canvas Indefinite Divisibility. This work interests me because it is very abstract, and i would like to know if there is any meaning behind it. One final work that i would like to know more about is the 1878 oil on canvas The Coming Storm by George Inness. I like this painting and would like to know more about the artist, and to see more of this artists works.
Convergence
Kill Yourself
The Marvelous Sauce
Sol Dewitt
Old Mill
The Coming Storm
The New York Waterfront
9 Arrows
Indefinite Divisibility
I also chose "Indefinate Divisibility" as one of the pieces I explored. I wasn't quite sure about the meaning either and that's why I picked it. It was very cool looking though, I really enjoyed the colors the artist used.
ReplyDeleteI also chose the KILL YOURSELF painting to write about and i feel the same way as you. I would love to know the meaning behind that anger! and also who is this work intended for?
ReplyDeleteI also picked the piece KILL YOURSELF for this posting. I didn't get the whole anger vibe from it, though. I understood the message but when I looked at it I did not feel threatened or any bad feelings. I felt that the picture REALLY needs an explanation since so many people chose to write about it!
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