Since there were only labels on few of the works Ill have to use the location to identify the work I am discussing. Its pretty clear that the show is not curated and is put together by assigned wall space. I am glad Megan mentioned that before we saw the show because it made a little less critical. Some of the work just really did not go together. For example Megan's work was right next to the big graphic work that said "FEEL THE WALL". It was kind of distracting.
I have some favorites from the show. I really like Erin Dunn's work. I felt like I spent the most time looking around and about the installation and discovering small little details that made the piece interesting. The self-portraits were pretty amusing as well. The paintings in the first room to your left felt monumental. The scale was ridiculous. I liked the content and the image. I cant remember her name but the work in the second left room on the wall was very interesting.This particular work was hung with these extremely small pins, and it looked so vulnerable holding a long piece of paper.
I also found Summers work to be very interesting. However I felt bad that it was sharing space with work that didn't quite go with it, or compare. I am curious to find out more about the two large paintings in the main room all the way at the end of the gallery.
I had seen the show earlier when the video installation was on and working. I got a chance to speak to John about his work and I think that made it better. I like being informed.
Good luck to all grad students!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Graduate Studies?!
I definitely will take time off and try to get internships and experience before I apply for grad school. I still have a lot to learn and test myself to see how much work will I really do once I graduate from Mason Gross. But for now these schools sound like far fetched idea...
Order has nothing to do with preference.
Order has nothing to do with preference.
- Columbia University
- California College of the Arts
- University of California
- Yale
- Bard
"The Fair"
- I found the evolution of art fair from what they used to be to what they are now interesting. I like that the art fair is in competition with the auction setting. Although both settings are for commercial purposes, the art fair seems like a more appropriate setting for selling art. I read "The Auction" as well hence the comparison.
- The collections of work being a vision of the collector is another interesting concept. I liked Mera and Dons view of being a collector. They take collecting work as a serious task that is not a occasional indulgence, but a lifetime process. As much as the monetary investment, they invest time and effort to get to know the artist that they choose to support. It seems like a more personal process than I had imagined it to be.
- I always wondered who the collectors were and what they did for a living to afford being a collector. Finally it makes sense that they are trustees of Museums, or rich families like Rubell's, who supported places like Studio 54.
- On the other hand its interesting to know that Barbara Gladstone was a art historian before becoming a gallerist. From a teacher to supporting artist is huge leap.
- I also like that the galleries have their own agendas, and are picky with who they will sell work to. It was surprising to find that it is not always the highest bidder that walks away with the work and that the galleries look into the profiles of the collectors as well. Where the work ends up could be a complement to the artist or an insult.
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