Tara Donovan
Untitled (Mylar), 2007
Mylar and glue
Gift of Mrs. Georgia M.G. Forman, by exchange, 2008
A.) This piece of art made an impression on me because I thought it was a very unique piece. When I initially saw this piece of art, my first instinct was that I wanted to touch it (I know, I can't) but I was really curious as to what it was made out of. I read that it was made out of Mylar and glue, and it reminded me of something that would be on set of Alice in Wonderland.
La source de la Loue (The Source of the Loue), c.a. 1864
Oil on canvas
George B. and Jenny R. Mathews Fund, 1959
B.) I felt a connection with this specific piece of art because I live on lake Erie and there are water caves on my private beach that I explore during the summertime. I spent my childhoods exploring these caves with my siblings and aunt and it's honestly so much fun and I felt so liberated exploring such a mysterious, dark place. It is kind of beautiful actually, and this painting is beautiful as well.
Les falaises de Greville, 1871-72
Oil on Canvas
Elisabeth H. Gates Fund, 1919
B.) I felt a connection with this piece of art, too, because of where I grew up on Lake Erie. Obviously, this piece of art is a painting of an ocean, but I still resonate with with the nature and water. I love water and tropical places so I really enjoy this piece and I feel as though I can connect with it for that reason. I want to live in Hawaii or somewhere tropical when I am old enough to settle somewhere.
La feu d'artifice (Fireworks), 1887
Oil and en caustic on canvas
George B. and Jenny R. Mathews Fund, 1970
C.) I would like to learn more about this specific piece of art because my initial reaction to it was "There were firework in 1887?" I did not know that fireworks were invented by that time. I thought it was very interesting because I had no knowledge when fireworks were invented. Also, it does not look like fireworks-- it looks more like bombs in the distance because of how much surface area it covers.
Study for Sportive Sculpture, 1981
Oil paint and color photograph mounted on canvas
George B. and Jenny R. Mathews fund, 1982
C.) I would like to learn more about this piece of art because I thought it was very unique. I want to know where and who the photographs are of. I want to know the artist's purpose of half of the painting being blank and having the focal point being the different color star wheel. I am just genuinely curious about this piece of art.
Niagara, 1994-95
Oil on canvas
General Purchase Funds, 1995
A.) This piece of art made an impression on me because when I saw this piece of art, I was stunned. It is absolutely stunning and the detail in it is phenomenal. I live in Buffalo, NY so this is a site I am very familiar to and I love going to the falls. The artist did such a wonderful job recreating this photo. I am still stunned by looking at this piece and I could stare at it for hours because of the detail in it.
Emily, I enjoyed reading each of your comments on the works of art that you chose. I to was impacted by the Niagara one because I live in Buffalo as well and am familiar with the surroundings. I also agree that the detail in the work of are was amazing and it is beautiful. I also enjoyed the first work of art that you chose, that was made out of Mylar and Glue. I want to know how it feels as well, it looks very interesting and I also think it would be interesting to watch the process of how they created that piece. I think you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteI really loved Tara Donovan's piece. To me instead of the art work being placed there it looks like it naturally belongs there and is emerging from the floor on its own. I just love how the texture looks and if I touch it it would suck me in as quick sand would for comparison. I agree with you on wanting to know more about Ger Van Elk's piece. To me it looks like the two men in the picture are sending a message to each other but what kind of message would that be. I to would like to know more about the colors he has chosen as well.
ReplyDeleteUntitled (Mylar), 2007 Mylar and glue Gift of Mrs. Georgia M.G. Forman, by exchange, 2008 was very interesting and creative piece. It reminds of something found the moon or volcanic ash. I wonder how the artist thought of it? It makes wish i went to the art gallery to see it.
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