1.) The exhibit that I took my three artworks from was the "Telling Tales" exhibit.
2.) The theme of this exhibition was telling stories about spiritual beliefs. Along with stories told, the pieces of art also reflect politics and society.
Step 2: The Gallery
1.) The type of lighting used was bright, florescent lights.
2.) The color used on the wall was plain white paint.
3.) The materials used in the interior architecture of the space include various tools that the artists use to display their pieces of work.
4.) The movement of the viewer through that gallery space is steady and calm, in order for the viewer to accurately take in each piece of artwork.
Step 3: The Artwork
1.) The artworks are organized by artist, and medium.
2.) The artworks are similar because they each tell a story.
3.) The artworks are different by the various materials used by each artist.
4.) The artworks are framed by space from each other.
5.) The artworks are identified and labeled by information given about the artist, title, date, and materials used.
6.) The proximity of the artworks from each other are evenly spaced out. There is a clear boundary between each piece of artwork.
The first artwork from "Telling Tales" is by Lesley Dill. Divide Light #2, 2002. Paper, glue, thread, tea and pins.
Description: The hand seen in the piece is a cast of Dill's actual hand. The hand is holding words, that were inspired by the poet, Emily Dickinson. Thread is the hanging down from the hand.
Analysis: Motion is an element seen by the hand. It is as if the hand is grasping and holding the words in action. Variety is also a principle seen. The various materials used, bring variety to the piece.
Bracket: I am reminded on hands running through hair, when I look at this piece. The hand is holding the words as well as the thread that looks like hair being held.
Interpretation: Dill was inspired by the words of Emily Dickinson. She wanted the viewer to understand that powerful words of the poet, and the hand hold the words is a symbol of what the artist wanted to portray. Dill wants the viewer to grasp powerful messages in their hands and life.
Description: There is a ladder, made out of natural wood. Nash views the ladder as being a transition from one space of another.
Analysis: Balance is seen by the way the ladder is even on each side. Line is also an element seen. The tree branches lead the eye up the ladder.
Bracket: Nash provided a very direct ladder that was built from natural wood. The ladder symbolizes the climb it takes to get to where you want in life.
Interpretation: I feel that when I look at the small ladder, it makes me want to physically climb it. I believe that Nash wanted the viewer to feel that way, and by wanting to physically climb the ladder, it represents an emotional feeling that you want to climb up towards your dreams.
Description: This piece was created by a collage technique known as Chiasmage. Chiasmage is a technique that uses torn paper fragments with text on them, which are then glued down. The three heads are representing the Cyclades, which are a collection of islands near Greece. The three head each have their own elements that represent ancient Greek culture.
Analysis: Variety is a principle used, and it can been seen by the differences in the three heads. Emphasis is also seen. The middle bold black head directs the viewers eye right to its presence.
Bracket: The artist wanted the to tell a story about the Cyclade islands and the civilizations. The heads symbolize the figures seen in the ancient Greek culture.
Interpretation: The chiasmage collage technique used by Kolar gives each head figure it own personality. The viewer sees a story in each figure and wants to know more. The unity of the piece tells history of the Cyclades civilization.
When I visited the Albright Knox for the second time I felt it was even better then before. I enjoyed looking at the different exhibitions and i really enjoyed the exhibit, "Telling Tales." I felt that looking at the pieces of art in a different perspective was refreshing. I liked analyzing the different aspects of the exhibit and I particularly liked this exhibit because it told stories of history and they way others see the world.
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