I tried to watch mostly videos from non-white people since many of the art industry is filled with white-men and when attempting to include women they are again, white. All of the artists were tackling issues, whether it be personal or societal. I watched Stephanie Syjuco who focused on colonialism. We see the bright green prairie dress which is interesting to think about fashion as sculpture. In my honest opinion, the work did not seem that moving, as it was a recreation of an historical item in a contemporary color. This contrasts with the work of Ann Hamilton which stuck out since the art was immersive, people playing on swings in “the event of a thread”. As the fabric swung with each individuals action, I really liked that the art was alive, never static. The work of Nick Cave was not as interactive as Hamilton, but the work was much more immersive due to its intricacy and uniqueness in comparison to Syjuco.
Archives for April 2023
Ben Kaller Art21
I watched videos from around 12 artists total, all with vastly different approaches to art and varying styles. Some artists such as Hiwa K and Olafur Eliasson want viewers to make the meaning of their art themselves. Olafur’s works are large-scale and abstract, and often interactive. He knows everyone will see and feel something different and values that. Other artists such as Kerry James Marshall and Brian Jungen have a specific message they want to come across. Brian works with a variety of materials, such as newspaper and found objects, to create art that reveals discrimination against Native people in the US. I think one of the most interesting interviews was the one with Jeff Koons. He is one of the most well known sculptors in the world, and in the interview stated that he did not have any knowledge of art history before college. I think it is quite crazy that someone with little art background like Jeff Koons can overtake so many other lifelong artists in the public eye.
artsXpose #3 – Ben Kaller, Cory Sanderson, Evelyn Pierce
Title of Event: SMAC’s Annual Student Gala
Date & Time of Event: Tuesday, April 11, 7 pm
Location of Event: Samek Art Museum
Type of event: Gallery and Exhibition Viewing