1.Immediate Response This reminded me of Where the Wild Things Are immediately. The scale of the three limps compared to the table is really impressive. I think it’s interesting that there are two reptile looking arms and a human hand. The ornate table is interesting, the scales on the leg and the carvings on the… Continue reading Lily FauntLeRoy, Wildlife by Tony Cragg
Month: January 2023
Future Artifact, Tas Csikos
When I first stumbled across the piece ‘Future Artifact’ by Ivan Toth Depeña, I was instantly reminded of the classic Pixar movie: Wall-E. I began visualizing the scene where the Wall-E, the robot, is compacting and shooting out cubes of trash and arranging them in a similar fashion as the art piece. Upon closer inspection,… Continue reading Future Artifact, Tas Csikos
Art Report #1 – Gibbs
Immediate Response When looking at Do Ho Suh’s “Home Within Home”, I am foremost stunned by the scale of the piece. The scale of the room in which the work is housed as well as the elevated local of the piece contributes greatly to capturing my eye as I scroll past the piece on Suh’s… Continue reading Art Report #1 – Gibbs
Art Report – Maizy Troxell
1. Immediate Response When I first saw Jason DeCaires’ work I was blown away. I’ve always been really excited by art that features the interface of human infrastructure and nature. I love the way that nature always finds a way to reclaim human creations for its own. This is apparent in much of deCaires’ work,… Continue reading Art Report – Maizy Troxell
Artist Research
Amanda Schillinger The Seated I (2019) Wangechi Mutu Immediate Response Upon first viewing this bronze sculpture, I noticed the movement of what appears to be some sort of clothing worn by the figure. The bronze wires seem to mold to the figure’s knees to create a dress-like look that hides the legs and feet. My… Continue reading Artist Research
Evelyn Pierce, Balloon Swan
Jeff Koons, Balloon Swan The artwork Balloon Swan by Jeff Koons initially brought up memories of childhood. I recalled going to carnivals or street fairs as a kid and getting balloon animals from performers or clowns. People would walk around with balloon animals, balloon hats, and even balloon swords. My immediate response therefore, was one… Continue reading Evelyn Pierce, Balloon Swan
Mia Ranello, Joy
Immediate Response When I first saw Joy by David Altmejd, I felt confused due to the disorienting composition. My next immediate thought was that the subject looks a bit like Thom Yorke from Radiohead, at least in the eye area. I keep getting drawn to his eyes, but the nature of the piece causes my… Continue reading Mia Ranello, Joy
The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, Ben Kaller
Immediate Response: My immediate response to this work would be shock if I were to see it in person. The white box and divisions in the box intrigue me, as don’t believe those are necessary for the design. The shark is a tiger shark, which I’m pretty sure are in the pacific islands. They are… Continue reading The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living, Ben Kaller
Kate Zellers, Dakis & Lietta
Urs Fischer, Dakis & Lietta Immediate Response: I am drawn to the contrast of colors. My eye is drawn to the bright red people in the middle that are hugging and looking happy. The feeling this piece gives is of hot and cold tension where I originally thought it was about the unhappiness of the… Continue reading Kate Zellers, Dakis & Lietta
The Human Experience, Cory Sanderson
Cory Sanderson, Migration in Four Parts Dustin Yellin, Migration in Four Parts When I was looking through Yellin’s website and I clicked on the link for this piece, I audibly gasped and knew immediately that my report had to be on it. It is shockingly beautiful and you can tell at first glance that is… Continue reading The Human Experience, Cory Sanderson