Abandonment is a very bold and personal subject. This topic could be interpreted differently by each viewer, however it could also leave a more lasting effect on them. I am intrigued, curious and open-minded when viewing your research on SeaMonkey. Your mixture of photography and quotations are very powerful. I personally was drawn to this quote by Anyakwee Nsirimovu the most, "These conflicts are a direct result of the abandonment of these communities by their government. If their government took care of them they wouldn't be fighting over these little scraps and rewards from the oil companies." For some reason it illustrates a ghost-town, cluttered with garbage and abandoned objects that were once so valuable. Overall, I think you are headed in a strong direction and as a viewer, I am wanting to learn more.
I was very impressed with Kim's first presentation of her project. I felt as if I got a very clear insight of her direction with this project. The title itself, 'Empty Souls', was well chosen and transitioned well into the video's of different scenes. Choosing video as her medium was a smart choice because the settle movement of the smallest objects did a great job of capturing the viewer's attention. I believe that the compositions with the empty chairs were extremely strong because it truly showed and defined abandonment. Like I said in class, I believe her piece would be just as strong, with out so much text. Less is more.
Jan 30, 2012
Jan 18, 2012
Personal Style and Personal Traits
After reading the Sea Monkey on “Personal Style and Personal Traits,” I felt Allie was trying to distinguish the difference between one’s personal style and their own unique traits added to that style. Her articles displayed on her research explain different style icons and suggestions on how to dress and shop.
A lot of the articles she has researched seem to be tips and tricks on how to dress ‘stylish’, according to past and present fashion icons. I think it’s going to be interesting to see how this is presented in a exhibition because I think there are a lot of options and possibilities for a presentation here.
A lot of the articles she has researched seem to be tips and tricks on how to dress ‘stylish’, according to past and present fashion icons. I think it’s going to be interesting to see how this is presented in a exhibition because I think there are a lot of options and possibilities for a presentation here.
Jan 17, 2012
Artist Report
"Broken Red Mirror"by Daniel Rozin
date created: 2000, 2003
place created: Site-specific installation involving two pieces. One wall contains a shattered mirror that is hung and on the other wall the fragments of the shattered mirror are scattered on the wall.
dimensions: variable
medium: Broken mirror, laminated picture fragments
art type: Installation/sculpture. Outside my field
subject : Perception
Sources & His website shown below:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/striking-reflection-art?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pulsenews
Shiny Balls Mirror - 2003
by Daniel Rozin
Size - W 56" x H 50" x D 20" (142cm, 127cm, 50cm)
Medium: 921 hexagonal black-anodized aluminum tube extrusion, 921 chrome-plated plastic balls, 819 motors, control electronics, video camera, computer. The aluminum and chrome utilizing the jewel-like reflections on its balls to form the reflection of the viewer twice: Once on each ball and once on the entire piece. Subject: Daniel created a sculpture/installation that was capable of responding and changing the perspective of the viewer. The viewer is now interacting and involved with the piece in a interesting and very unique way.
(1 of 8pieces in collection)
by Tom Hussey
date created: 2010
place created: Texas
dimensions: not given
medium: Photography
art type: Inside my field
subject: He based this series on the idea of growing older and how we always see our 'younger selves' no matter how much we may age, reflecting back on our younger days. Originally created for the pharmaceutical company Novartis and their 'Reflections' campaign.
"Hand with Reflecting Mirror"
date created: January 1935
dimensions: 318×213 mm
artist: M.C. Escher (1898–1972)
medium: Lithograph (a method for printing using a stone or metal plate with a completely smooth surface)
art type: outside my field
subject: Self-portrait in a reflective sphere, displaying the entire room behind him.
"Phantom Limb #2"
by Lynn Hershman
date created: October 2005
medium: Video / interactive installation
art type: multi-media
subject: The issues of Identity and perception. She links these issues to our continued relationship with technology.
Self-Portrait Dedicated to Marte R. Gomez by Frida Kahlo
Place Created: Mexico City
Medium: Pencil on Paper.
Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 12 3/4
Art Type: Not in my field
Subject: Self Perception. She often said that: "I paint myself because I am often alone and I am the subject I know best." She had painted numerous self portraits. In many paintings, she had used her face as one of the figure to be painted.
The Sacred Mirrors
by Alex GreyDate Created: 2005?
Place Created: Permanent Public Exhibition at Chapel of Sacred Mirrors
Dimensions: 'life-sized paintings'
Medium: installation of 21 framed images, consisting of 19 paintings and two etched mirrors
Art Type: Contemporary
Subject: Alex Grey created life-sized representations of the human body, portraying its physical and energetic systems, expressing the unity of human beings.
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