A #1)
Which artworks make an impact or impression on me? Why?
Yuji Agematsu
American and Japense, born 1956
zip: 01.01.06 . . . 06.30.06, 2006
Mixed media in cellophane wrappers on a set of six
wood-backed acrylic shelves
Gift of Mrs. George A. Forman, by exchange, 2017
I love New York City. My Best friend is from Brooklyn, Ny. While walking the streets of the city it is easy to notice the unique style to it, all of the pieces that he collected reminded me of my first time visiting the city.
A #2)
Willard Leory Metcalf
American, 1858-1925
The White Veil, 1909
Oil on canvas
Collection Detroit Institue of Arts, Gift of Charles Willis Ward, 15.12
When I look at this image of seasons put together, it gives me a sense of home, Buffalo, New York.
B #1)
Which artworks do I feel a connection with? Why?
Rashid Johnson
American, born on 1977
Falling Man, 2015
Mirrored tile, white ceramic tile, spray enamel, vinyl, black, soap, and wax
Bequest of Arthur B. Michael, by exchange, 2016
I felt a connection once I looked at the shattered mirror. Then reading his story, I was amazed when he said "..Can be shaped by the experience of anxiety and violence." it really caught my attention. I was shocked it was spot on. I have personally dealt with anxiety since High School so I felt a connection to it.
B #2)
Samuel Levi Jones
American, born in 1978
Elements, 2018
Deconstructed medical books on canvas
Pending Acquisition Funds, 2018
I felt a connection with this art piece because I have lots of journals, and seeing all of these pinned together reminded me of them.
C #1)
Which artworks would I like to know more about? Why?
Giacomo Balla
Italian, 1871-1958
Dinamismo di un cane al guinzaglio (Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash), 1912
Oil on canvas
Bequest of A. Conger Goodyear and Gift of George F. Goodyear, 1964
I would like to know more about this piece because looking at this piece does not tell you much, unless you read her story about it.
C #2)
Ebbe Stub Wittrup
Danish, born 1973
Devils Bridge #1, Teufelsbrucke, Sct. Gotthards Pass from the series "Devil's Bridges, 2009
Devil's Bridge #15, Villemagne-l'Argentiere Pont du Diable, France from the series"Devils Bridges," 2016
Devil's Bridge #7, Ponte del Diavolo, Dolceacqua, Liguria, Italy from the series "Devil's Bridges," 2009
Chromogenic color prints, face-mounted to Plexiglas and mounted on aluminum
Pending Acquisition Funds, 2018
I would like to know more about this piece because yes it is told in the story that images were taken to show a point of view of someone traveling nearby on foot but I would like to learn more about this piece and what made people so interested in being here.
These are great artworks! I remember seeing quite a few of these during my own trip to the Albright Knox Art Gallery. The piece "Dinamismo di un cane al guinzaglio" was one that I especially enjoyed, and wanted to know more about myself!
ReplyDeleteI've noticed a lot of people also found "Dynamism of a Dog on a Leash" to be really intriguing, including myself. I would love to know more about it and why it draws so many people to it when as you said, there isn't too much information on it.
ReplyDeleteOne thing that did catch my eye, were the pieces that I also chose for this project. It was cool to see how those pieces caught our attention, that we both decided to incorporate them. Also, something cool I really noticed, was the fact that most of the pieces you chose, had little to no color. From that I assumed, you were attracted to pieces that didn't use much color. Overall, I think you did a great job!
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