When I went the Albright Knox gallery, they wouldn't let me take pictures on some of the works. Which was strange to me because usually I am good on taking sneaky pictures!
Millie Chen's: The Miseries and Vengeance Wallpapers. Installation view of Miseries & Vengeance, 2011 (paint and ink.
This artwork truly made an impact on me. The tone of this artwork was dark, and subtle. But I loved it. I felt calm looking at it.
Anselm Kiefer: Beyond Lanscape. Der Morgenthau Plan (The Morgenthau Plan), 2012. Emulsion and acrylic on photograph on canvas, 110 x 224 inches (279.4 x 569 cm).
I feel a connection with this artist. In high school I was always drawn to painting or drawing the environment or landscapes. In a way I relate to this artist. They were trying to capture the beauty of the world.
Edgar Degas: Monuments Men.
Edgar Degas (French, 1834–1917). Mlle. Fiocre dans le ballet La Source (Mademioselle Fiocre in the Ballet Le Source), 1866–68. Oil on canvas, 43 1/2 x 36 inches (110.5 x 91.4 cm). Gift of Paul Rosenberg and Co., 1958.
In high school, we learned about Edgar Degas. I would still like to know more about his artwork. This piece puzzled me.
Francais Clemtano, Gamma, 1970. Acrylics on canvas.
This artwork made a impact on me. It looks like it would be used as a symbol, a sign, or even a logo. I loved the colors used in it!
Julio Le Parc, Serie 14 No. 2, 1970. Acrylic on canvas.
I feel a connection with this artist. This art made me feel relaxed. I can see the flow of the brush strokes. It was beautiful.
Lee Bontecou, Untitles, 1960. Welded, steel, canvas, wire.
I would like to know more about this artist. His artwork was unique and I haven't seen anything like it before. I would like to know his technique.
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These are really good pieces of artwork. I really would like to know the size of Lee Bontecou's, Untitles piece and a little bit of more history on it because it is very unique to see a piece of artwork to consist of wire and canvas. The second to last artwork is done really well; its done so well that it doesn't even look like as if it was painted.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised when I saw that we had similar art in our choices for this project. In you discussion of this project I could tell that you enjoyed your time visiting the art gallery. I do also wish there were more descriptions on the pieces however I have been to the gallery many times so I recognize these pieces. It is nice to see how much art can vary and how much there is in one place.
ReplyDeletefelt your reviews were all thoughtful and insightful of the works viewed at the Albright Knox. Miilie Chen was the first artist. The bold reddish tints with white figures arranged in a pattern similar to wallpaper struck me as well. The title and exact nature of the work is worthy of future investigation. When I return to Buffalo I will stop by the gallery to visit this work. This work has dark undertones as you accurately noted. Capturing the beauty of an everyday scene of the natural environment is the Kiefer painting that takes on a worms eye view of a field littered with flowers. Rich blue colors adorn the sky portion of the painting.
ReplyDeleteI too was compelled to inquire about the heritage and the artist for the Degas work you reviewed. A few years ago I had learned of the bold efforts of the “Monuments Men” it was astounding that this group was dedicated to the cause of liberating art with a deadly war unfolding around them. For their part the French people managed to hide many treasures from the Louvre prior to the Nazis arrival. Culture was forever preserved as a result of these efforts. This work has two nude women whose images are reflecting on possibly a pool of water. An element of balance exists here as the reflections provide symmetry. A variety of blues contrast with the opaque yellow that is the pool.
Gamma by Francis Clemeto is certainly bold and colorful. It certainly attracts the attention of a viewer. I contend it may be too powerful for a logo. On the same vein the Serie 14 No. 2 is another powerful and balanced usage of bright colors. It certainly stimulates the eye, personally it seemed to stimulate my eyes in a trance and that’s merely looking at the photo you provided. I can see how this stimulating piece could place you in a relaxed state. The artist utilized the knowledge of the eyes rods and cones and adeptly stimulated them. Great review. My impression is that you placed a lot of effort into this project. You also carefully weighed each response and expressed your feeling in each review. Possibly you could have better addressed some of the artistic elements. Great work. Thank you for introducing me to a few works that I was unaware of.
I love the pieces of artwork that you chose from Frances Clemtano and Julio Le Parc. I love the use of the bright colors and how the paintings are so mesmerizing. I never used to like artwork like this until I had children. It is their basic views of pieced like this that helped me to open up to this type of artwork and enjoy the beauty of it as well. The last picture by Lee Bontecou gives me the same feeling as you. I would like to know more about this artist and his unique way of creating art. What is he thinking when he created this beautiful piece??
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