Art Class

This weeks content was about sound. Before I started the weeks assignment I just sat and thought about sound. I learned that sound is made from a bunch of things that are put together. We literally have sound in everything that we do. I think that it's important to really value what something sounds like. What it sounds like to hear a branch break, what it sound like to hear the voice of the person whom means the most to you. Being able to remember those voices will help you when your older and no longer able to hear that well, because you’ll always carry the memories with you.

I learned that we hear more then we actually listen. Which I believe is true. Growing up my dad said that I don’t listen to what I’m told and I only hear what’s being said. That truthfully has confused me so much. But I’ve learned to understand what he is saying. To hear is to take on sound, sound is to understand and have feeling within to know your capable of actually listening. To the meaning that is within the sound in which you hear. Music that is played for example you hear a beat and you hear the words. But do you really feel connected to it, and feel what an artist of music is trying to convey. It goes the same for someone giving a speech, you can hear it in their voice for instance, if he or she is nervous you can hear how the tempo of the beat of their voice.

If you have never listened to Opera music, you should give it a try. There are many artist who have tackled my favorite opera song “Nessun Dorma”, and I have cried nearly every single time. This music I started to listen to when I became sober, and it is definitely a music that no one would thing I’d be into. For me listening to this has made me to open up more paying attention to what someone is saying. I catch myself listening to a couple of different conversations. Which yes confuses me but I have been able to relate in someway to a situation someone had, and was able to help them.

In the video with Susan Philipsz she seems very interested in architecture and with the way sound comes from it. I thought that is was very cool to learn about. With how sound travels through the halls of a building and echoes in a distance. I think that the way she is able to pick out the right space for a room or area to have music composed. I thought that it was amazing how she does sound test, in the place that she deems fit to make sound happen. She sang over the pa system in a supermarket store and I thought that was amazing. Even though she was not right there where people could see her she was still able to see the reaction that people had to the sound they heard. She's a brave women.

I also liked that she took old instruments and still say that they had life in them and created sound from almost nothing. I think that she wanted us to experience a feeling of going back into history ands maybe feel what others felt during a certain time. I also like that she had every instrument playing on different speakers at a gallery which had different sound that came together so perfectly.

In the clip which we listened to I heard so many different sounds. It sounded like maybe water flowing or a bond fire. There were sound that made be think of insects and birds. It sounded like nature at its best. I thought that this clip was cool because it brought nature out in a way that we don’t always hear it, or at least some may not be able to experience it.

The sound clip made me appreciate nature more, the environment and its plants and animals even more. This clip makes me think of waking up on a morning of camping and being able to get away from technology. It definitely made me love the country living even more. Growing up in the country has been so rewarding. And the sounds that we are able to take from this clip are relaxing and calming.

Between the three of these assignments I have learned that sound is everywhere, and in everything. And we need to slow down and enjoy all that nature and architecture and instruments bring to us. With how the particular things in nature such as animals, the tree, plants insects, etc. With how small buildings and bigger building make for different sounds because of the way they are built and the way they may be laid out. And instruments with the old ones still being able to make a little sound, and that little sound makes a difference. The new instruments being able to make a more stern sound. I loved that sound is what brought these three assignments together.

For my relevant artist this week I chose Haroon Mirza. What I have learned about Haroon Mirza is that he makes sculpture installations that can also be used as audio compositions. I thought that was kind of a cool way to bring sculpture and sound to life. Which made me think of the readings and video this week and how Mirza’s work connects to those as well. I thought that Mirza and the way his work is placed is great. Some of his work makes me think of a techno sound with just the way the work is set up.

https://eastsideprojects.org/projects/susan-philipsz-broken-ensemble-war-damaged-musical-instruments-brass-section/

https://www.artsy.net/artwork/haroon-mirza-preoccupied-waveforms

References

An introduction to sound art. (2006). Retrieved from robertworby.com

Haroon Mirza. (N.d). Retrieved from artsy.net

This week was about social practice and street art. From what I have read I strongly feel that this particular area of art is based upon what someone makes into art. I mean you can literally take the plate of food you just had, or are about to have and see the art within that food your about to devour. At least that’s what I gathered from the beginning of the first reading. This reading is so confusing for me, and it is hard for me to get connected to it but I am not yet done.

Continuing to read I learned that sculpture and installation art was talked about, being able to incorporate that into this reading helped me understand a little bit more. Earlier on in this class we learned about sculpture and art installation. Taking objected and putting them together to make a piece that is easy to connect too. I feel like social practice and street art is not that well known or is not appreciated enough for anyone to actually know about it.

I learned that relational art is more about expression and movement. I believe that this is a very important way of art in a government setting, with debates and coming to a conclusion on a matter. People will interpret relational art differently.

Learning about relational aesthetics was interesting. I learned that the artist makes a piece to become a sociability piece. To have a piece that is different, and to be able to connect with that art is important in this particular form we’ve come to know as relational aesthetics. I also learned being able to make a connection with the audience that will be viewing the art is important. And I believe that is important in any form of art.

What I learned from the video was how Minerva Cuevas made art based upon culture. The relatability that it had to the public and what is going on in the world. I feel it is a great way to keep the public included. Being able to make art out of politics is important. To me it is a way of understanding government issues a bit better. I felt that it helps one who isn’t engaged with politics, but is connected to art feel they are able to understand what politics is actually about.

What I thought it was cool was how Cuevas wanted to bring art to people in a way that interest them. Example of an intestine piece she did was with the Hershey’s chocolate. People generally love chocolate i do believe. I like how she showed how often someone dies from starvation in her art. It was sad to learn that for every drip that fell it was actually a symbol of a death that occurred.

https://mxcity.mx/2018/05/minerva-cuevas-artista-de-la-ironia-de-la-rebeldia-de-la-de-la-desobediencia-civil/minerva-cuevas-3/

The connections between the reading and the video was to show how the artist’s wanted to bring art into a place and have it be socially acceptable. And I believe that all the artist did just that. I loved learning about the relational art, it showed me art is everywhere. I tried to explain art to my daughter this past weekend and she looked at me like I was crazy. But that bright ten year old of mine listened to me talk about everything i have learned so far with this class.

For my relevant artist this week I chose Vanessa Beecroft. I learned that Beecroft is well known for her work with the fashion industry. I thought it was cool to learn she is know for her photography and paintings, she is also known for performance art. I do believe what i gather from reading about Beecroft she is certain well known for her performance art. I love how she brings life to art with the performance and objects she uses.

http://www.artnet.com/artists/vanessa-beecroft/vb-35-show-performance-kzYGDZGLTu2b6stHfNBqbQ2

References

Jeriah. (2014, October 7). An Introduction to Relational Aesthetics and Social Practice. Retrieved from badatsports.com

Minerva Cuevas in “Mexico City”. (2016, September 16). Retrieved from art21.org

Relational Aesthetics: The Art of Sociability. (2011). Retrieved from nbmaa.wordpress.com

This week we learned a about performance art. I was not sure what to expect going into the reading and media for this assignment. I learned that performance art is about body formation with other forms of art pulled in to make this particular art move. As I was continuing to reading about performance I kept thinking about plays that my school had when I was younger. It wasn’t just about the acting that was portrayed in the performance that was to come. It was the layout of props that where needed, the right cast for particular parts of the play, and wardrobe, make up, lighting (color of the lights). There is so much to put into performance and I only mentioned a few.

Learning that protesting is a form of performance art was actually very cool to learn about, your only voicing your opinion and want to be heard. And in the end you get arrested for literally expressing viewpoints. There are so many questions to ask yourself, where is freedom of speech at when this happens, what is going to be done, and why. I do not like that the general public is not able to express themselves without being punished. I mean think about the women’s protest where Madonna was expressing how she felt and had expressed one dream she’s continually had, that dream which would have brought danger to whomever was in the White House. What kind of punishment did she actually get if any because she has the privilege to be one of the best sought out people in the musical industry. Which bring me back to the performance, she indeed carried herself well and wanted to get the point across.

There are many artist that have been very involved in performance art. The things that I have noticed from every single one of these artist, is how they want to express art in a way that no one actually perceives art. They want imagination, creativity and viewpoints, they want people to open their minds to the unthinkable and to experience something that is out of their realm.

Bree Newsome, I gathered from this particular reading it was in an attempt to end racism. She did what she felt she had to do, she wasn’t able to successfully kept the confederate flag from going back up. Unfortunately there will always be racism to an extent we will never be able to eliminate that sadly. And the confederate flag isn’t even about racism, that flag represents so much more. It’s a symbol to our history, the fighting that our country went through to get us where are are today. A symbol that will forever remain in our history. The topic of racism really does grind my gears because I do not believe that everyone truly understands how far we have come. And as far as privileges that come with being a certain race, you need to obey rules in general to be able to get want you want. That is not racism that is simply logic, and if you have any moral belief in your body you will know that there are steps to take to get you what you want. Bree Newsome, should should have thought about what she was actually doing before she did it. She showed a stance which didn’t affect just the African Americans, it affected every race. We all end up feeling as if we’re being singled out because of someone’s actions, it makes us resentful and hurt, betrayed and belittled.

https://theconversation.com/bree-newsomes-superwoman-style-confederate-flag-pole-climb-was-an-artistic-statement-44050

The video this week was with artist Nick Cave. I learned that Cave is a performance and sculpture artist. I love that he takes ideas into an alternative light and tries not to define to mush on just on area within his work. I learned throughout this video that there is definitely a need for having help with particular projects. I like that he uses different objects to shape the way he does a piece. The suits that Cave has made are so incredible, the way they express life and a vibrant feel for expression in a different way. I love that he is so comfortable with the way he shows his artwork. I am in absolute ah with the way he literally brought diplomacy into performance art. A way that art is perceived is now at an ultimate game change with the way that Cave bring forth the way that we will be connecting to art.

I felt that the connection between the video and readings this week where more than I could have expected. I really didn’t know much about performance art. But with what I have learned this week I will be taking in a new consideration for this form. I was surprised to learn that protecting is a for of performance art. I liked that both readings help to level that aspect out in performance. Learning and reading about the different artist, I really like every single one. Being able to relate and think back a little makes me see how much I am actually able to connect to this week's content. I have very strong viewpoints about standing up for what one believes. To be able to perform to get the point across with protesting, helps to demonstrate the art and expression of what one feels.

This week I chose Adrian Piper for my relevant artist. As I was reading about Piper, I learned that she wanted to bring race into art. To be able to show how race is just a color to show how when it is placed with something can most definitely be considered performance art. The way she performed with her art, people tended to stare and began to question. She wanted to bring a realization to accepting of race. And the way she expresses her values and beliefs so effortlessly is incredible. She is an amazing artist and I love how she is all about expression, at least that is what I took from the reading about about her.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-adrian-pipers-massive-moma-survey-will-force-face-prejudices

What I learned this week is all about expression. Being able to express the way you feel because of art is a performance that not many can tackle but it is manageable. I learned a lot this week and enjoyed everything, and I most certainly have a new found appreciation for performance art.

References

Art 21 [Producer]. (2016, September 16). Nick Cave in “Chicago”. Retrieved from art21.org

Butler, A. M. (2018). Performance art. Retrieved from www.theartstory.org

Gaiter, C. (2015, July 1). Bree Newsome’s Superwoman-style, Confederate Flag pole climb was and artistic statement. The Conversation. Retrieved from theconversation.com

This weeks chapter was about Architecture. Before I started reading I took into account what I knew about architecture, which was not much at all. All I knew was that it entitled building of a structure. As I began to read this chapter I learn that the architect is the main source of the building. I feel that what the architect does is take the vision in which the client wants and makes it a reality. Taking a chance on something and making an elaborate piece. I also learned what you should take into effect. Where you want the building put, what is the weather like, and is this a place for a few people or a lot of people. I think what they want us to consider is every possibility when making a building. What material is used for this particular project that needs to be done. I personally love a stone building, the way that the stone has been weathered over time shows its strength.

Our video this week was about Maya Lin. I learned that she is a woman of art, she wants to take the history and put it into her artwork. I learned that she needed to be not only an artist but an architect as well with her sculptures. She took on a job that required her to pull history from the town and put t back into the present day. She really wanted her piece to work well with the location and be a multi-purpose piece of art. Maya Lin really wanted to keep the form as natural as possible and adding in some features. The piece she was working on was for a park and I felt she really wanted to keep it fun. She managed to incorporated a water fountain, and my personal favorite the ice rink. I know she also had a mist fountain. I thought that what she did her was amazing. To see something so lively and appreciated by the public was great to see.

https://art21.org/read/maya-lin-grand-rapids-ice-rink-and-park-project/

The connection was definitely the structure aspect of architecture. I felt that being able to incorporate your surroundings is necessary. You want to make something that is going to be relatable to the general public if it is going to be intended for public use. If a piece is being made for private use them your going to want something you love not like. You don’t want to spend all the money it will take to make a piece that you in the end hate. I know one of my favorite pieces of architecture that I still like to this day would have to be the dome school in Grand-Meadow Minnesota. So reading this chapter and watching the video made me understand why a architecture is so important in the building process.

My relevant artist I have chosen this week is Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. I learned that Ludwig was in the German military during WW1. I admire any person that takes on the military before following a passion. I feel what the author of this biography was trying to do was bring Ludwig to our hearts. To me it felt like Ludwig showed a strong sense of stability in the military. I learned when he was done with the military he decided to do stone masonry alongside his father. I learned that Ludwig did an architectural piece of German Pavilion, Barcelona Exposition of 1929. I really like this piece it was contemporary and it brought a settling feel to the setting of the location of the pavilion.

I felt my relevant artist connected to the reading and video with the drive for architectural form. I was an incredible assignment to work on. I feel that I can really appreciate the time and effort put into the process it takes to build any piece. The architect is simply a person with a stern outlook and goal to satisfy the customer.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ArchitecturePorn/comments/73h2ra/german_pavillon_in_barcelona_by_ludwig_mies_van/

References

Art 21 (Producer). (2001, September 28). Maya Lin in “Identity”.

Retrieved from art21.org

Biography.com editors. (2014, April). Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Biography. Retrieved from www.biography.com

In the reading this week we learned about craft media. I was not sure what I was going to be reading. A bit confused for what to come in the reading, I started to read this chapter with no clue what was going on. I learned that craft media is clay, glass, metal, wood, and fibers. Still confused by what I was reading I continued. I learned that the Greeks where well into using this form of media with the use of clay. And that they won a prize at the “Panathenaic Games, for a piece they did and won sacred olive oil”. (Zelanski & Fisher, 2011). (p.350).

I learned in this chapter about different types of clay, it is different because of the texture. There is clay that is used to make dishware, even pots. I liked learning more about the way someone has to use their hands to make a piece out of clay. The way someone has to use their hands, and applies a certain amount of pressure to get the desired effect or thickness of a bowl or pot. I remember making a couple clay projects in school. One of which was a sculpture of a man’s face, I made it for my grand-dad, the piece looked like Jay Leno. My teacher and I laughed so hard, and when i gave it to my grand-dad he said it looked like Jay Leno as well. The second thing I remember making was a glass, a drinking glass which was so cool. I still have it to this day although it is used as a pen and pencil holder now.

In this chapter I learned about metal. I thought that it was really cool to learn how you can shape metal. I think that pieces made to be hung on the wall is really cool. The ability to craft the metal into a desired shape of what you want the specifics to be. It is similar to wire writing, we had a wire writer guest come to the school. He made me a piece that spelt out “optimistic & determined”. I think that being able to make a piece with any type of metal shows a true talent. Being able to perfect the shape and learning what to do and when, helps the artist to become even better and to better perfect the way the make art.

I always thought that wood carvings were really cool to see. I remember when I was younger and I’d go to the local fair in town. There was always this woodcarver, I would stand there puzzled at what I see. I thought that the way the man stood while he was carving wood was cool. He make a bald eagle, a family of raccoons and also made names on some. In the book I learned multiple ways to shape wood, to make it into an amazing piece of art. My stepmother has a coffee table made out of wood and weighs around 140 pounds, not sure the type of wood but with the gloss finish on top it looks amazing. This section of the chapter made me think about times in my life the I haven’t thought about in a long time. (Zelanski & Fisher, 2011). (P.360).

I also read about glass and fiber in the chapter for the week. I find it so interesting the way that these two things can make something so epic. I learned how glass is heated up and shaped into pieces of art, there are many items that can be made from glass. One being a vase, or a simple bowl to place fruit in. I also learned about fiber in this chapter. I learned how fiber is used the make certain tapestry and baskets.

The video we watched this week, I learned how one person made an amazing art piece out of shoes and lawn furniture. I thought it was cool how Brian Jungen took at odd look at art, but it works. I loved the how he took shoes and made sculptures. I thought its was really weird but I ended up loving it.

My relevant artist this week is Justin Novak, I learned that Justin is actually a teacher and likes ceramics and illustration. I think it is. Amazing to learn about an artist and the joys they find in doing the thing they love, which is making art. I love ceramic work and it is amazing to me at how well the product looks when finished. Justin shows such compassion with the things that interest him.

I felt there was a connection between the reading, video, and my relevant artist. I loved how there was so much thought and caring in the process of making new pieces of art. Every artist showed different levels of how they had felt, but they all expressed the love that their truly have for their work.

References

Art 21 (Producer). (2016, Sept 23). Brian Jungen in “Vancouver”. Retrieved from art21.org

Emily Carr University. (2012, July 12). “Justin Novak” Retrieved from www.vimeo.com

Zelanski, P. & Fisher, M.P. (2011). The art of seeing. (8th ed.) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

http://contemporaryceramics.altervista.org/justin-novak/

https://songandcrest.com/2014/02/10/mask-monday-brian-jungen/

This week our readings where about installation. When I first read about installation I was very confused, but it came together and was made clear towards the end. As I was reading about installation art, I started to become aware of a form of art that I don’t think about. I learned that this art is three-dimensional and really takes on space. To be an artist that has the ability to come up with a piece that stands out has to be tough. Your simply having to accommodate the piece to where you are located, if it is in the middle of a courtyard or in an empty space that is going to be home to the installation piece. Learning about the time it takes to to make an installation piece was interesting. Because of the so many ways the installation art can be made changes the time that will be spent on a piece. I feel that it truly is important to incorporate the surroundings of where a piece will go. My opinion and understanding is about the same, I may not like a piece of art but I sure can learn to appreciate all art.

In another reading I learned of more artist that are common among installation art, such as James Turrell and Robert Irwin. I learned that both of these artist are in the community of art. They both have a way of expression Robert has a spacious and filling form of art, while Irwin lets his work open up space. I really enjoyed learning about the different forms within this art format. It is definitely a reason that I prefer art that takes up space, the form and flow is so easy to fall into place.

Our video this week was a different take. I was about an artist Do Ho Suh. Du Ho Suh is from Korea, he knew at a young are he wanted to travel. I learned the he lives in New York City. Something that I thought was interesting to learn was how he brought back home (Korea) to New York with him. He basically took a fabric that was easy to put away and made his childhood home come to life where ever he was.

My relevant artist this week was Spencer Finch. I was able to learn that Finch believe in making his mark, and it showed in his work. He has had elaborate pieces throughout homes and hotels. I read about a piece he had in a museum that had sheets of glass just hanging, that piece was amazing the way that it reflected art. I also learned through the reading off Finch that most of his work has been done with glass.

The connection I felt reading and video where very similar. In the way of how installation art has a personal connection to the artist. That is simply something that is definitely going to make pieces stand out and be unique. I really enjoy the form a lot. I like that every artist is different when it comes to how they do installation art. The connection to my relevant artist I didn’t see to much. I loved learning about every form of installation art. I do find it relatable to interior design.

References

Art21 (Producer). (2003, September 9). Do Ho Suh in “Stories”. Retrieved from art21.org

Installation art. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.wikipedia.org

Selz, Gabrielle. (2013, July 12). Art review: installation art- five wonders in New York. Retrieved from www.hamptonsarthub.com

Spencer Finch. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.jamescohon.com

https://www.jamescohan.com/artists/spencer-finch#6

https://www.jamescohan.com/artists/spencer-finch#6

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_art

In this week's reading we learned about sculptures. In the book the key topics for this chapter were carving, modeling, casting, assembling, earthworks, installations, performance and multimedia. I really enjoyed reading this chapter because I love sculptures. I was able to better understand what work goes into the creation of a sculpture. I really liked reading about the planning, such as the work the goes into preparing a sculpture to be made. I felt the planning was essential because artists have to gather the right amount of items needed to tackle the piece of art. I also felt close to the carving aspect. I love that every artist does it a certain way. It’s about time and patience and making sure steps flow together smoothly. I learned that there are areas of the sculpture that are more defined. I learned that modeling was done mostly by finger stroke, with having to add clay here and there. It makes hands the sculpting tool. By far my favorite part of this chapter was the casting. I learned about casting from movies and festivals I have attended. So learning a little bit more about casting was cool. I like how they had to heat the material and pour it into a mold. I also liked learning more about the assembling of pieces to make a sculpture. I never thought about it much before this class, but learning about assembling in this chapter has helped me to see what it takes to make a piece of art that anybody can enjoy.

Learning about Kara Walker in one of the videos this week was pretty cool. She had a willingness to learn how to make the best out of a situation and learn as she went. I thought that was great because it shows how she is able to change with how the environment or the setting changes. She was able to make these sculptures out of sugar. Kara Walker didn’t just make amazing pieces of work, she made them sweet, too. I really like the small child sculpture that she did. It made me think of some porcelain dolls my mother has. The interview we had to read about was amazing. I feel like when Kara Walker talks or answers questions via interview she speaks from the heart. I feel drawn to her, like she is honest and just goes with the flow. She is a force to reckon I do believe, with how she makes people feel so versatile.

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2014/12/a-bittersweet-confection/

I felt there were connections between the reading and the video. They were very similar because both had talked about sculptures and the process it takes to make a sculpture. I really like the details that had been expressed in both the reading and video. For instance in the video Kara Walker really had showed us an in depth look at how a sculpture was made, from pieces to the whole, which I thought was really cool to learn.  

My relevant artist this week was Damien Hirst. I do have to say he was a strange artist. The aspect that fascinates me about Damien is that his infatuation with death has turned into a way of art for him. I learned that he also is one of many wealthy living artists. He has made sculptures that have sold for over $100 million dollars. When I sit back and think about that I could not even imagine what he feels feels like to have accomplished so much. His work draws me in. I believe he was trying to show life after death. The sculptures were able to keep these items he used alive. I will post a picture for example.

http://damienhirst.com/the-physical-impossibility-of

The connection between my relevant artist and the reading, video, and interview was sculpture; all the artists expressed sculpture in a different way, showing us different ways a sculpture is made. It was amazing to learn so much this week. I think I’m going to learn to appreciate the work of artists more from a simple drawing to a sculpture. They are all amazing.

References

Zelanski, P. & Fisher, M. P. (2011). The Art Of Seeing (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Forster, I. (Producer). (2014, May 23). “A Subtlety, or the Marvelous Sugar Baby” Kara Walker. Available from art21.org

Art21 (Producer). (2003). The Melodrama of “Gone with the Wind” Kara Walker. Retrieved from art21.org

In this week's reading we learned about printmaking and graphic design. In the chapter about printmaking I learned a lot. I thought about printmaking as ink getting stamped onto paper. However after reading this chapter, I have learned that there is more to the practice and how it is done. What I thought was really cool, was how the author wanted us to know the different types of printmaking. A couple of examples I read about was how the image could be placed on a surface, and how an image might only be seen when looking at it from a different angle. I also remember reading about woodworking being used with printmaking, which I could see because of some well defined markings on the wood, and how if firmly pressed onto something will leave an imprinted image. I remember my grandfather showing me pictures of relatives that were not like pictures you see today. These specific pictures were on what I thought was aluminum. But after reading this chapter it was actually a copper plate that the picture was put onto. I simply love how far we’ve come to make images, yet we still may use these techniques today.

In this week's reading we also learned about graphic design, which I love. The artists need to understand precision and point. What I have learned from this chapter was how you have to visualize your end result and just go from there. I learned that graphic design came from simple things we don’t think about often. Letters are things used for graphic design. Our second simple use for graphic design are images. I think when designing an image you need to think about the audience that it's going to attract. I believe that the way that printmaking and graphic design come together to help make an image a reality is great; these two methods really do go hand in hand.

Experiencing the video this week I felt that the artist John Baldessari really wanted to bring sense to his artwork. Finally, I feel I can relate to an artist, who takes literally any object which you would not normally think of art when gazing at this item. The way he brought imagination out in his work I think was a great way to channel one's ability to see art in everything. His work isn’t pressuring or demanding. He is just expressing art in every form of movement. In the video I like how he compiles words from art that he is looking at, which I believe helps him to make his work stand out more. I do think his work is different, but I do like it. Over all what I have gathered from his work is that he really emphasizes looking deep into the background of the initial focal point of the picture.

http://www.museoreinasofia.es/en/exhibitions/john-baldessari-ni-esas-not-even-so

For my relevant artist this week I have chosen Xu Bing. What I learned about Xu Bing is how he has flourished his work into amazing relatable pieces of art. He has taken his every day experience and used that to fuel his work. Xu Bing’s work may not be just pictures, but words too, I think he does this so that we can all experience different feelings when looking at his work. I learned that Xu Bing become familiar with Western art when he first came to the states.

https://ravenel.com/artwork.php?id=3519&lan=en

I really like that all the artists we learned about this week knew how to draw for a specific audience. They really expressed how they want us to feel our own type of feelings. It’s amazing how all artists are so different, yet they all have a focal point, which is for us to feel different in all types of art.

References

Zelanski, P. & Fisher, M. P. (2011). The Art Of Seeing (8th ed.). Upper Saddle      River,NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

Art21 (Producer). (2009, October 28). John Baldessari in “Systems” Retrieved from art21.org