Check out the lastest exhibit in the Harry Wood gallery located in the Art Building this week.
There was a wide variety of works there, but out of all of them this particular piece caught my eye. At first glance it seemed almost out of place. I say this because it was the smallest piece in the show. All of the other piece were much larger, and the only second smallest was a tea cup set.
Back to the piece titled Memory Sorting Station, I loved the fact that although it is small this piece had a lot of intricate and beautiful designs through. The set up of a bike rack with the Bikes as well may seem like a simple subject matter to depict, but the artists went beyong just that. To me, the intricate bicycles seemed to be made from old jewlery, perhaps a family heirloom or special gift from a significant other? This could also be a piece that pays homage to a specific moment within the artist life.
Its those details that keeps this piece interesting and mysterious. Just what I love in art. Because pieces like this one gives the viewer a chance to create their own stories from what they see.
-Tina O.
I thought this piece was really interesting, too. I especially loved the swirls on the seat. It must have taken a long time to accomplish that look. I like that the artist used thin metal to make the seat and wheels and a thicker metal for the body. It adds a realistic aspect to it, as well as a nice contrast. I didn't really understand how the title fit in with the work, but I guess it could possibly be paying homage to a special moment or that the media could possibly relate to something significant to the artist.
ReplyDeleteThe bikes were probably my favorite piece in the show! They're just so cute, I want to play with them. And they're very detailed, they must have been pretty hard to make. They're so cool though, I wish I could do stuff like that.
ReplyDeleteThis was an awesome show! I love seeing all the new grad students work...it's a great bit of insight on where we all could be in a few years when we apply to grad schools.
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