In my opinion, the most interesting thing about the Banana Factory trip was the fact that we could see artist’s studios and how they work. I really enjoyed the time we spent with Rachel Akers the Visual Arts and Education Coordinator. I also was surprised about the amount of people that show up on the first Friday. I really like going to the Banana Factory.
The most unexpected thing seen in my eyes was the ambition and passion Rachel had for her job. Taking on so many responsibilities and having practically no life outside of her career has fortunately led a successful life. I was very impressed with her words and how she has accomplished so much even after family troubles. I was impressed how great of a curator she became and how she put the Susan Ward Exhibition together in only 2 days. That was very unexpected, and impressive. It gave me a reassurance of hope that after graduating from Northampton as well, we can find careers and the “stay positive” attitude that instills her each day.
In my opinion, I do not think that I could find my self in this profession. I would like it more than just being a starving artist, and I would have a “real” job, but it is not for me. I enjoyed seeing what she does, but I am still set on teaching children art. I found it jaw dropping when she put the show up in 2 days and still had hair let. I really enjoy working with children and seeing them first hand how they create and use their imagination. I commend anyone who can do this as a career and my hat goes off, but it is not the ideal career for me. I am looking forward to being with the classroom full of rambunctious students egar to learn.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Stefany- Frank Mann Crtique
I was not able to attend Frank Mann’s lecture, but I was able to appreciate his work. I was able to connect with him, just by viewing his art. I could feel the energy that radiated off his pieces. Even though there were no words, I could feel something that was portrayed. For the individual critique, I was very excited to meet an artist that has works at MoMA. I couldn’t believe how nervous I was when I finally met him. He looked at all my pieces with out saying anything at first. The suspense was grueling. He then looked at me and smiled and said what he saw was interesting. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or what. I had my personal belief system pieces hanging and a few flower paintings as well. He told me that he really enjoyed looking at the flowers because it gave him a sense of relaxation and calmness. He also mentioned Georgia O’ Keefe works and we spent most of the time talking about her work and relations with mine. I really enjoyed speaking with him and it was an honor to see his work and meet him. I learned how he thinks and views others work, but yet is sincere about his opinions, which makes you take them to heart. It was a great experience to have a professional’s opinion.
Stefany- Themes and Ideas
Themes for the rest of semester:
© Plan to use references for Impressionistic artists.
© Series of flowers
o Use orchid and Georgia O’Keeffe styles
o Or lily NOT SURE
o Have Pumice Stone from Golden
o 4 gallery painting canvases 18 x 18 size
o Build up on canvas using Styrofoam, pumice, etc.
o Long time allotted for project
© Collage of flowers
o Print out pictures online; take pictures, dry flowers, fake flowers, and same color as paint underneath.
o On 2, 12 x 24 they will hang next to each other
© Piece on Monet – interpretation of Japanese Foot Bridges or Water lilies.
o 2, 12 x 24 size canvas that will hang next to each other.
© Personal piece
o Using lots of personal images or sculpture form. NOT SURE
© Want to work more with collage, and color and different size canvases.
o Wood is expensive
o Round canvas
o Oval canvas
© Plan to use references for Impressionistic artists.
© Series of flowers
o Use orchid and Georgia O’Keeffe styles
o Or lily NOT SURE
o Have Pumice Stone from Golden
o 4 gallery painting canvases 18 x 18 size
o Build up on canvas using Styrofoam, pumice, etc.
o Long time allotted for project
© Collage of flowers
o Print out pictures online; take pictures, dry flowers, fake flowers, and same color as paint underneath.
o On 2, 12 x 24 they will hang next to each other
© Piece on Monet – interpretation of Japanese Foot Bridges or Water lilies.
o 2, 12 x 24 size canvas that will hang next to each other.
© Personal piece
o Using lots of personal images or sculpture form. NOT SURE
© Want to work more with collage, and color and different size canvases.
o Wood is expensive
o Round canvas
o Oval canvas
Stefany- "Altered and Assembled"
At the Williams Center of Arts at Lafayette College, I saw many art pieces from local artists. In my opinion, there is no such thing as bad art. I believe this because the audience may have a different opinion than you, but it is how they express themselves through that piece of work.
Viewing the “Altered and Assembled” show was unique. My first reaction was to read the curators statement, take a quick glance around and go see the artists that I personally knew. As I walked around I took another quick glance around the room for pieces that stuck out in my mind that seemed interesting. I noticed the big sign labeled “Burden”. Along with found objects using dolls as the theme by Mayra. The show was organized by different artists and the categories of their work, taking reference to the altered and assembled double meaning. Another way I saw how everything was organized was how the art was displayed. Some pieces that are larger were in the center of the exhibit. Other artwork was on pedestals but at an average height so people could better view the work. Other pieces of work were free standing, hung attached on the wall or even suspended from the ceiling. I believe the art that was suspended was in the way of the walking path. In my opinion it could have been lower to better view or in a different location. In my opinion, some of the pieces required more space around them due to their large size. I believe everything else was proportionally sized according to the space given. The curator’s statement was the first thing I noticed, in addition to my favorite art work. Wally Barnette was my favorite artist at the exhibit. The artists used found objects and different materials than I would have thought to use in my own before.
After I walked through the exhibit, I noticed how fast it went. I made a mental note for the next exhibit to take my time. I began to walk through again, noticing specific details that I had missed the first time. I also realized that some of the ways artists used to attach objects to others was using hot glue, wood glue, several varieties and colors of tape, all different sized metal wire, wood, nails, screws, and even paint. By walking around the exhibit twice it also gave me inspirations of my own projects and a different way to use this object or way to secure another object. It also allowed me to see details in the art pieces that I did not see the first time, like the objects on the square box. Some of them reminded me of childhood others of great and even sad memories.
Besides the Banana Factory, I have never been to an exhibit like this and it was an eye opening experience. Seeing other artists work gave me inspiration for my own and it allowed me to see the finer details, and more specific things than the normal viewing public.
Viewing the “Altered and Assembled” show was unique. My first reaction was to read the curators statement, take a quick glance around and go see the artists that I personally knew. As I walked around I took another quick glance around the room for pieces that stuck out in my mind that seemed interesting. I noticed the big sign labeled “Burden”. Along with found objects using dolls as the theme by Mayra. The show was organized by different artists and the categories of their work, taking reference to the altered and assembled double meaning. Another way I saw how everything was organized was how the art was displayed. Some pieces that are larger were in the center of the exhibit. Other artwork was on pedestals but at an average height so people could better view the work. Other pieces of work were free standing, hung attached on the wall or even suspended from the ceiling. I believe the art that was suspended was in the way of the walking path. In my opinion it could have been lower to better view or in a different location. In my opinion, some of the pieces required more space around them due to their large size. I believe everything else was proportionally sized according to the space given. The curator’s statement was the first thing I noticed, in addition to my favorite art work. Wally Barnette was my favorite artist at the exhibit. The artists used found objects and different materials than I would have thought to use in my own before.
After I walked through the exhibit, I noticed how fast it went. I made a mental note for the next exhibit to take my time. I began to walk through again, noticing specific details that I had missed the first time. I also realized that some of the ways artists used to attach objects to others was using hot glue, wood glue, several varieties and colors of tape, all different sized metal wire, wood, nails, screws, and even paint. By walking around the exhibit twice it also gave me inspirations of my own projects and a different way to use this object or way to secure another object. It also allowed me to see details in the art pieces that I did not see the first time, like the objects on the square box. Some of them reminded me of childhood others of great and even sad memories.
Besides the Banana Factory, I have never been to an exhibit like this and it was an eye opening experience. Seeing other artists work gave me inspiration for my own and it allowed me to see the finer details, and more specific things than the normal viewing public.
Stefany- Visual Culture Paper
Stefany L. Schwartz
Visual Culture Paper/ Presentation
Professor Bruce Wall
Individual Studio/ Professional Practices
February 9, 2009
“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.”
- Claude Oscar Monet
Claude Monet was a famous impressionistic painter, who was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France and died on December 5, 1929 in Giverny, France. “Monet is generally considered to be the most outstanding figure among Impressionists. The term Impressionism derives from his picture Impression: Sunrise. A title was needed in a hurry for the catalogue of the later exhibition in 1874. Monet suggested simply Impression, and the catalogue editor, Renoir's brother Edouard, added an explanatory Sunrise. The Monet was not to know that because of criticism which seized upon the first word he had given the entire movement its name.”
In 1845, he and his family moved to Le Havre in Normandy, where his father wanted him to run the family grocery store business, however, Monet had other ideas. To his father's dismay, Monet openly declared his love of art and his hopes of living life as an artist. At age eleven he began schooling at the Le Havre school of The Arts and started to locally sell his charcoal paintings. “After studying under the watchful eye of Jacques-Francois Ochard for a few years, Monet met and befriended Eugene Boudin who helped Monet master oil paints and "plein air" techniques.” A “Plein air” technique is a French phrase which literally means to pant in the outdoors, or open air. It was meant for Impressionistic painters to be outside in the sunlight and see what affect the different climates had on the painting.
In 1857, Monet's mother passed away and he left the school to live with his widowed, childless, aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre. After moving in with his aunt, he left to once again to visit the Louvre in Paris. There Monet observed many other painters imitation works of famous artists. While painting in Paris he befriended another famous artist, Edouard Manet. Almost five years later in 1861, he joined the First Regiment of African Light Cavalry in Algeria. He was originally supposed to stay for seven years in Algeria but to his aunt’s dismay petitioned a return only two years into the trip after he caught typhoid. After Monet left Algeria and returned home he began his studies at an art university where he started his “rapid painting techniques.” There he met Charles Gleyre in 1826, and began studying his works. Later that year, he met Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Brazille. During his time with Charles Gleyre he met his wife Camille Doncieux who later in 1867 had a son with named Jean Monet. In 1868, with financial hardship hanging over Monet’s head he tried to commit suicide. After realizing life is worth living he married Camille in 1870. Only one year later the Franco-Prussian War began. He and his family fled to Argenteuil near Paris. There in Paris, Monet focused specifically on Impressionism. “Painting the famous Impression: Sunrise in 1872 which later served to name the impressionist movement.”
On September 5, 1879 his wife died and Monet took a turn for the worse. After several months of grieving he began working on a series of paintings which became his main focus. In 1892, Monet married Alice, who he has been having an affair with Monet after he moved to Poissy. Monet observed the gardens at his home and his series of paintings unfolded. He is best known for art pieces dictating outdoor landscapes like the water lilies, Japanese bridges, and water- garden inspirations.
After Alice’s death in 1911, and his son’s death in 1914, his paintings began to slow down. However, he had built a special studio in the grounds to continue working. In his final years, he developed cataracts, which affected his ability to see the world clearly. In 1926, with cataracts blinding his sight, Monet painted Haystacks which is one of the last famous paintings done by him. The series depicts theses paintings were done once again using the “plein air” techniques. At the age of 86, and in 1926, Claude Monet died from lung cancer. His work is displayed all over the country. Claude Monet rests in the cemetery of the Giverny Church in Paris. Later in 1966, his heirs bestowed the house and famous gardens to the “French Academy of Fine Arts”. Through the Fondation Claude Monet, in 1980, his home and gardens was opened to visit.
Claude Monet is an Impressionistic artist who I would like to further study. I believe his works of art are mesmerizing. He will forever be famous in my eyes and is a great mentor for artists to use as a reference. His paintings have been sold all over the world for millions of dollars which is an aspiring artists dream. In my opinion, the impressionistic way Monet painted is incredible. His use of color choice and lighting depicts the perfect images. Monet’s outdoor landscapes are a focus I would like to take for further paintings of my own. I believe each individual bold color on his paintings makes a larger sense of relaxation, and serenity, especially depicted in the Water lilies and Japanese bridge pieces. He is a great impressionistic leader and forever will be famous around the world.
Works Cited and References
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/monet.html
http://www.artquotes.net/masters/monet-biography.htm
http://www.expo-monet.com/
http://giverny.org/monet/biograph/
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/monet/
http://www.nndb.com/people/807/000029720/monet2.jpg
Visual Culture Paper/ Presentation
Professor Bruce Wall
Individual Studio/ Professional Practices
February 9, 2009
“It's on the strength of observation and reflection that one finds a way. So we must dig and delve unceasingly.”
- Claude Oscar Monet
Claude Monet was a famous impressionistic painter, who was born on November 14, 1840, in Paris, France and died on December 5, 1929 in Giverny, France. “Monet is generally considered to be the most outstanding figure among Impressionists. The term Impressionism derives from his picture Impression: Sunrise. A title was needed in a hurry for the catalogue of the later exhibition in 1874. Monet suggested simply Impression, and the catalogue editor, Renoir's brother Edouard, added an explanatory Sunrise. The Monet was not to know that because of criticism which seized upon the first word he had given the entire movement its name.”
In 1845, he and his family moved to Le Havre in Normandy, where his father wanted him to run the family grocery store business, however, Monet had other ideas. To his father's dismay, Monet openly declared his love of art and his hopes of living life as an artist. At age eleven he began schooling at the Le Havre school of The Arts and started to locally sell his charcoal paintings. “After studying under the watchful eye of Jacques-Francois Ochard for a few years, Monet met and befriended Eugene Boudin who helped Monet master oil paints and "plein air" techniques.” A “Plein air” technique is a French phrase which literally means to pant in the outdoors, or open air. It was meant for Impressionistic painters to be outside in the sunlight and see what affect the different climates had on the painting.
In 1857, Monet's mother passed away and he left the school to live with his widowed, childless, aunt, Marie-Jeanne Lecadre. After moving in with his aunt, he left to once again to visit the Louvre in Paris. There Monet observed many other painters imitation works of famous artists. While painting in Paris he befriended another famous artist, Edouard Manet. Almost five years later in 1861, he joined the First Regiment of African Light Cavalry in Algeria. He was originally supposed to stay for seven years in Algeria but to his aunt’s dismay petitioned a return only two years into the trip after he caught typhoid. After Monet left Algeria and returned home he began his studies at an art university where he started his “rapid painting techniques.” There he met Charles Gleyre in 1826, and began studying his works. Later that year, he met Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frederic Brazille. During his time with Charles Gleyre he met his wife Camille Doncieux who later in 1867 had a son with named Jean Monet. In 1868, with financial hardship hanging over Monet’s head he tried to commit suicide. After realizing life is worth living he married Camille in 1870. Only one year later the Franco-Prussian War began. He and his family fled to Argenteuil near Paris. There in Paris, Monet focused specifically on Impressionism. “Painting the famous Impression: Sunrise in 1872 which later served to name the impressionist movement.”
On September 5, 1879 his wife died and Monet took a turn for the worse. After several months of grieving he began working on a series of paintings which became his main focus. In 1892, Monet married Alice, who he has been having an affair with Monet after he moved to Poissy. Monet observed the gardens at his home and his series of paintings unfolded. He is best known for art pieces dictating outdoor landscapes like the water lilies, Japanese bridges, and water- garden inspirations.
After Alice’s death in 1911, and his son’s death in 1914, his paintings began to slow down. However, he had built a special studio in the grounds to continue working. In his final years, he developed cataracts, which affected his ability to see the world clearly. In 1926, with cataracts blinding his sight, Monet painted Haystacks which is one of the last famous paintings done by him. The series depicts theses paintings were done once again using the “plein air” techniques. At the age of 86, and in 1926, Claude Monet died from lung cancer. His work is displayed all over the country. Claude Monet rests in the cemetery of the Giverny Church in Paris. Later in 1966, his heirs bestowed the house and famous gardens to the “French Academy of Fine Arts”. Through the Fondation Claude Monet, in 1980, his home and gardens was opened to visit.
Claude Monet is an Impressionistic artist who I would like to further study. I believe his works of art are mesmerizing. He will forever be famous in my eyes and is a great mentor for artists to use as a reference. His paintings have been sold all over the world for millions of dollars which is an aspiring artists dream. In my opinion, the impressionistic way Monet painted is incredible. His use of color choice and lighting depicts the perfect images. Monet’s outdoor landscapes are a focus I would like to take for further paintings of my own. I believe each individual bold color on his paintings makes a larger sense of relaxation, and serenity, especially depicted in the Water lilies and Japanese bridge pieces. He is a great impressionistic leader and forever will be famous around the world.
Works Cited and References
http://www.artchive.com/artchive/M/monet.html
http://www.artquotes.net/masters/monet-biography.htm
http://www.expo-monet.com/
http://giverny.org/monet/biograph/
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/monet/
http://www.nndb.com/people/807/000029720/monet2.jpg
Molly Devlin:"Altered and Assembled"
My thoughts on, Altered and Assembled: The Beat Goes On—New Perspectives
By, Molly Devlin
Through the glass doors of the exhibit I could see that these assemblages were all works that needed a closer look to understand. Instantly I got excited about walking around to the individual displays to see what they were all about and to find ones that were my favorite. The overall appeal for me was the detail; I admired how many of the artist had used aging techniques to capture time. Another aspect that excited me was the use of materials, I like the concept of transforming quirky collected things into something cohesive that makes a statement. I think that hoarding interesting junk goes along with being an artist, we are afraid to throw out something that has potential to be beautiful.
I like the idea of ugly beautiful, probably why I liked the artist Mayra’s pieces “Mini Screaming Mimi” and “Emerging Virago.” The artist took angelic little baby dolls and basically tortured them and put them on display. She played with the idea of something innocent vs. something dark, a type of feeling that appeals to me because it’s a feeling that can make viewers uncomfortable. It’s art you’d put in your child’s bedroom… that is if you wanted your children to eventually grow up and stab you. I’m kidding of course. I simply enjoy when an artist isn’t afraid to scare people, horror can be humorous.
Each artist in the exhibit brought something different to the table, which always makes for a great show. After leaving it a lot of ideas began churning in my head about putting together some assemblage. Each assemblage told a unique story by making certain materials look a certain way. I think I’d like to play around with assembling my own story in a piece, it might be a nice way to step out of a comfort zone, taking risk is healthy for you.
By, Molly Devlin
Through the glass doors of the exhibit I could see that these assemblages were all works that needed a closer look to understand. Instantly I got excited about walking around to the individual displays to see what they were all about and to find ones that were my favorite. The overall appeal for me was the detail; I admired how many of the artist had used aging techniques to capture time. Another aspect that excited me was the use of materials, I like the concept of transforming quirky collected things into something cohesive that makes a statement. I think that hoarding interesting junk goes along with being an artist, we are afraid to throw out something that has potential to be beautiful.
I like the idea of ugly beautiful, probably why I liked the artist Mayra’s pieces “Mini Screaming Mimi” and “Emerging Virago.” The artist took angelic little baby dolls and basically tortured them and put them on display. She played with the idea of something innocent vs. something dark, a type of feeling that appeals to me because it’s a feeling that can make viewers uncomfortable. It’s art you’d put in your child’s bedroom… that is if you wanted your children to eventually grow up and stab you. I’m kidding of course. I simply enjoy when an artist isn’t afraid to scare people, horror can be humorous.
Each artist in the exhibit brought something different to the table, which always makes for a great show. After leaving it a lot of ideas began churning in my head about putting together some assemblage. Each assemblage told a unique story by making certain materials look a certain way. I think I’d like to play around with assembling my own story in a piece, it might be a nice way to step out of a comfort zone, taking risk is healthy for you.
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