A.
The scale of this picture is 222X360. This digital color print by Janine Antoni, “Inhabit” 2009, made an impression on me
because I felt like there was so much going on.
To me it represented a girl growing into a woman. It represented her outgrowing her childhood
room. Which to me represents something
we all go through which is the transition into becoming an adult.
B.
This painting is oil on canvas. The scale is 575X620. This artwork by Henry Matisse, “La Musique”1939, makes me feel
connected to it. I grew up with music
all around me. Many people in my family
play instruments especially the guitar.
Therefore when I saw this piece I instantly felt connected to it. It reminds me of my upbringing.
A.
This work is a sculpture. The scale of this work
is 225X300. This work by Lee Bontecou, “The
Composition”1960, made an impression on me because I felt like I was sucked
into it. The lines and spirals made my
eyes feel like the black hole was getting bigger and feel like it was pulling
me in. I actually continued to think
about this work after leaving the gallery.
B. This paintings
medium is Oil on Canvas. The scale is 35
¼ X 51 1/4. I felt a connection with
this work by Oskar Kokoschka, “London”1926,
immediately upon running into this painting.
This painting reminded me of the water front in buffalo along with the
small boat harbor. Growing up my grandparents
always took me to the Marina and the Small boat harbor. This painting connected me back to that point
and time. The colors are how I remember
that point in time. I felt very strongly
connected to that time and the painting.
C. This paintings medium is Oil on Canvas. The scale of this painting is 1120X727.
This painting by Juan Gris, “Le Canigou”1921,
was very intriguing while also making me want to know more about it. I was unsure if the door was open to throw
the music out or what exactly. I was
definitely intrigued but still would like to know more about it.
Hi Gina,
ReplyDeleteI thought for sure I was going to "share" at least one picture with you but we both picked completely different works. I enjoyed that though since it meant I got to re-visit each of the exhibits again and learn about things from a different perspective.
I will admit that the Janine Antoni "Inhabit" piece struck me as odd at first. I thought the artist was trying to portray how mothers often feel a bit trapped by all the pressures involved with raising kids, keeping house, working, ect.. but your interpretation opens up a different side to it. I like to think that it's a transition time rather than a disheartening time that the artist was trying to get across.
The musical influenced works you related to are not something I could relate to myself. My family really has no music connections except for me playing the stereo to loud and getting yelled at for it as a kid.
The Kandinsky work "Fragment 2 for Composition VII" struck me as interesting as well but all I kept thinking about it was that it was a black hole to another portal. Much like how you spoke of feeling as though you were sucked into it. It did make you keep thinking about after wondering if it was somehow unfinished in a way.
I hadn't thought about it but your connection to the Kokoschka work "London" also reminded me of when my grandparents would take me down to the boat marina in Lewiston for ice cream (you have to go down a really steep embankment and it use to scare the crap out of me). I think I missed the connection because it wasn't quite as picturesque as the painting is but thank you for inspiring such a wonderful memory to come flooding back!
~ Jamie
Gina,
ReplyDeleteInhabit was one of the pieces at the gallery I ALMOST decided to use for my blog. I got the same impression as you from it, but I was torn between the growing up point, and whether or not it's a woman feeling tied down, because she is literally tied in the photo. I love the Matisse painting even though I didn't choose it because I figured a lot of other people would. It is definitely a classic painting showing unity and music/happiness. I also was brought up with music, so I completely understand how you were drawn to it. The “Fragment 2 for Composition VII” painting, when I first looked at your picture I thought "WHAT IS THAT?!" And thats exactly how you felt I think! Wanting to know more about it because the chaos just makes you wonder what is going on, or what the artist was thinking. Your description of 'The Composition' was spot on. I remember standing there staring at this piece for at least 5 minutes. It is very mysterious and interesting, and I was in a constant debate on whether to use this one also. Good choice. The 'London' painting is very beautiful. I more appreciated your caption about it, because I was never near water when I was growing up, and I can really appreciate the wonderful memories you must have. Lastly, “Le Canigou” is a piece I too would like to know more about. I would classify this as rhythm because it makes your eyes travel all around it to try and figure out what's happening! Guitar,book, table, pedestal, etc...there's so much going on!
I think you did a great job on this project, and it is very evident that you actually went to the gallery and spent some time on this project. Thank you for making it easy for me to comment on!
Maddie
Great gallery photos choices! It is amazing how different each painting is from one another. My favorite artwork of the ones you chose is “Le Canigou” by Juan Gris. This was one that made me stop and stare at for a long time. I wanted to learn more about what the true meaning really was behind the making of this. Did all the objects in the painting have a connection? I am glad that I was not the only person wondering what truly inspired the artist. It is a great piece!
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