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!
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