A. The artwork that made the biggest impression on me was James Ensor’s Fireworks, created in 1887. James Ensor used Oil and encaustic on canvas to create the colorful marvel. I found the picture to be quite simplistic, but what made the biggest impression on me was the artist’s description of a firework. Fireworks were probably not as accessible in the 1800’s as they are today, so the sight of fireworks must have been inspirational to the artist. Another painting that made a big impression on me was Pablo Picasso’s Oil on Canvas, La Toilette. Now I do not know if I liked this one because of who the painting was by, but I have to admit I was a little star struck when I observed this piece of work. In fact, I found myself wondering if this painting was an original. That perhaps one of history’s best artistes actually touched the piece of art I was looking at.
B. The artwork that I felt a real connection with was Gary Simmons D.C. Pavilion, created in 2007. Gary Simmons created this piece of art using pigment, oil paint, and cold was on canvas. I found the technique to be very interesting, but the picture was very interesting to me. When I look at the picture the first time it appeared to be a building on fire, but I believe the artist was trying to give the picture a sense of life. Maybe the upward moving flames represent spirits of some type. Regardless, the picture was a beautiful piece of work that I have never personally experienced before. The second piece of artwork that I had a connection with was Paul Cezanne’s Oil on canvas, The Pool at Jas de Boufgan, created in 1878 – 1879. Cezanne was another artist in the same category as Picasso’s, maybe not as notable, but in the conversation. The painting was very simplistic, but gorgeous, and that is something that I realized after completing this exercise. I tend to gravitate towards more natural looking landscapes, than a cluttered filled canvas.
C. The artwork that I would like to know more about was Salvador Dali’s, The Transparent Simulacrum of the feigned Image, created in 1938. The painting was completed with Oil on canvas, and the result was magnificent. I have absolutely no idea what this painting is about, but it is so neat that I could not take my eyes off it. I did a little research on Salvador Dali, and I was amazed at how many different works of art he had completed; each one more fascinating than the next. I will definitely spend time in the future investigating works of art by him. The second piece of artwork that I would like to know more about was Reed Andersons Midnight Peacock Music, created in 2006. Midnight Peacock Music was an Acrylic on cut paper, containing an unbelievable amount of detail.
I think it was a good idea that you've put your photos up on photobucket because it makes the blog look less clustered (like mines is a bit clustered). The only thing that is missing is the scaling for the photo;I would of liked to know how large or small the photos were. My favorite photo that you have taken was the D.C Pavillion photo because it consist of two colors (red and white) and the artist made the photo look so simple, but so creative.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that an artwork in the gallery may be a replication did not cross my mind until your mention of La Toilette. I had also used this painting in my project, as one that I felt an immediate connection with. What is your interpretation of the piece?
ReplyDeleteI was pleased to hear that you did some additional research on Salvador Dali. I will have to take a look at some of his other artworks.
-Sarah Romans