He is a postwar American artist and helped develop Abstract Expressionism. He has a very strong eye for color and composition, which are two aspects that I am currently working on in my own work. I like that his works vary from very sharp, clean-cut edges to hazier, rough brushstrokes.
While I don't enjoy his compositions, I do think Kenneth Noland has a really strong hold over color. His works employ a series of hues in a pattern that bring them together. I need to work on this sense of continuity and 'finished-ness".
"The pairing of the two artist's works allows you to see something new in Munch's work" - Curator John RavenalEdvard munchMunch was a late 19th and early 20th century Norwegian artist who inspired the Expressionist movement. He experimented throughout his life and his work involved multiple symbols. Jasper johnsJasper Johns was a mid 20th century American artist who changed his work after being inspired by Edvard Munch. "He moved away from abstract painting towards a more open expression of love, sex, loss, and death." Johns started working in more objective, recognizable forms in order to convey more clear representations to his audience. It is incredibly effective to put these two artists side by side. By putting Johns's work next to Munch's we can see how Munch influenced Johns and what Johns saw in Munch.
This quarter, I read an article regarding social practice art, which is art that “focuses on social engagement” and “collaboration” with others. The article outlines the work of several prominent artists who take part in this movement such as Thomas Hirschhorn, Pablo Helguera, and Caledonia Curry. While these people were all interested in different fields, they all decided to work within the realm of participatory art that brings their communities into the process of making art.
One such work that I was really drawn to was the “Public Engagement” initiative at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. It invited artists and other members of the community to connect with visitors in unique ways, providing experiences that would not be available elsewhere. This act sparked others to do the same such as New York’s MOMA. I really like the idea of thinking outside the box and pushing the limits of what constitutes as art that is involved in this movement. Social practice art removes us from the traditional way in which we walk through museums and look at art from the designated distance. This movement allows the community to get involved in the process of making art and the presentation. My one question is how can we make social practice art more accessible and widespread? |
AuthorI am a junior taking Art IV at Maggie Walker High School. Archives
March 2017
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