I actually could imagine this work in my home. I think its really nice looking but would definitely have to take up a large wall in a living room or something so I would have to take more time with it to make sure it was worth taking up all that space.
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3) I see the work differently my second time around since I had the story in mind but also tried to create a story of my own and relation to my own life. Even the colors and how similar it is to the colors I love, I felt more comfortable and connected overall this time #ConArtinSitu
The comparison between Seoul and Colorado made me think of the differences of Ethiopia and Colorado, family and location was a theme that stayed with me. Since the exhibit was interactive I connected well with it #ConArtinSitu
2) The echoes I have had about the art work were definitely the messages and stories they told that I related to. Family dynamics could literally be heard from the life size speaker in Sammy’s exhibit telling story of their life but I connected with that almost background noise #ConArtinSitu
1) The artists choice of materials amazed me from tulle and loads of it to make a large piece, to noise and textures describing one’s sense of home and written word which seems permanent being malleable in art, I really enjoy these exhibits and the uniqueness of each #ConArtinSitu
5. I could see myself living with this piece because it seems so whimsical and would be so special in a perfectly lit room or maybe in a greenhouse since it shows nature #conartinsitu
4. I would love to have the blue trees and the sun in my living room. Living with those pieces would be so dreamy #conartinsitu
I think that the fact the art is a drawing rather than a print makes the art carry more weight and feel less commercialized. It makes it feel like a more personalized experience I'm having with the art and feels like the art's message cuts deeper. #ConArtInSitu
5. What kind of echoes or resonances have you had of/about/the work in your time since our visit?
One resonance I have experienced is how the elements of the work blend seamlessly, with plants appearing hand-crafted yet alive, emphasized by the dotted backgrounds that create movement. #ConArtInSitu
4. Can you imagine living with the work in your home?
I can imagine living with The Splendor of Memory, as its warm hues and organic floral forms could create a calming presence in a home. Its contemplative quality also encourages viewing, allowing plant details to unfold over time. #ConArtInSitu
I haven't really thought about that before but it totally makes sense. I could see these pieces being pulled from a shipwreck or something like that. They just have that old, tattered, mysterious feeling to them.
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However, I am still struggling to understand why only 2 of the frames do not have the poem at the bottom. To have ownership over something, I realize I want to fully understand it for myself.
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I can imagine living with the work in my home. It is unsettling to me but also comforting in a way. To me, it mirrors my emotional and circumstantial reality, which are constantly changing.
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How does the artist's imagery work on your senses?
The imagery mostly worked visually but also emotionally. El esplendor de la memoria was really delicate and calming. The flowing fabrics felt almost dreamlike, and the way they moved made the pieces feel alive.
The imagery of "Beautiful Dreamer" is dark, heavily contrasted, repetitive yet different, chaotic yet confined. It makes me feel unsettled, but also captivated by it. Like I cannot look away until I fully understand it.
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3. How does the material work on your senses?
The materials work on my senses through their visible texture and softness. Cotton canvas and stitched thread create a tactile, fabric-like quality that makes the piece feel touchable, adding a sense of intimacy to the viewing experience. #ConArtInSitu
I think that scale has a large impact on my view of a work, but I think it likely does not have as much of an impact on people who have the context of the piece, the artist, or the style. I think when a piece has a strong message, the larger it is, the more powerful it can be.
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3. The rough and tattered nature of the scratched-out words in Collins' work created the sensation of touching the surface with my own fingertips. I could almost feel the friction of material being worn away, the repetitive drag across the page. #ConArtInSitu
6: prompt 7.1: I loved my second visit. I did not spend a lot of time outside on my first visit, so being outside for the second time was amazing. Not only because of the sun but I felt as though I got to appreciate the moment way more. #ConArtInSitu
5: Prompt 6: I think I have tried to move past what I am seeing and what it could mean. Knowing contemporary means now means a lot for this piece. It is constantly changing and growing with the weather, and what makes it beautiful is that you can only see that art then and not now. #ConArtInSitu
4: Prompt 4: I could totally imagine it being in my home. For a long time, I have wanted to create a zen garden. I think they are so cool. I think I like the idea of peace a lot, which is the idea of balance behind all emotions. I would want this to be a part of the whole. #ConArtInSitu
3: Prompt 3: The material worked in numerous ways. Although I wasn't allowed to touch it, I would find myself imagining how it would feel to touch the garden. I felt this crunchy and spinny and dry sense. I could see all the different types of textures and even imagined hearing it. #ConArtInSitu
2: Prompt 2: The imagery did not fully make sense to me. I know that this was supposed to be a garden, but the plants themselves did not necessarily "Paint the picture". I thought the whole space outside kind of made this idea of living, dying, knowing, and not knowing. #ConArtInSitu
Week 3 1: Prompt 1: I think the choice of materials acts as a way to map out the piece. For my example with the plants, the different textures of the plants and the gravel it was planted in (s/o @zank-el.bsky.social for inspiration), for me, I took it as kind of dead but alive #ConArtInSitu
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Could I imagine the work in the palm of my hand?
I could not imagine the work in the palm of my hand, each ribbon of silk seems so delicate and intentionally positioned that I would mess it up if I tried to hold a miniature version of it.
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Does the scale influence my experience?
I would say the scale of the work definitely influences my experience. Especially because it is so large it is hard to take the whole piece in at once without having to change my viewing position. Also the size makes it dramatic
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What did I observe differently upon my second visit?
When I visited the second time I noticed the placement of the windows much more. The way they are tucked up into the corners of the room really directs the light in a way that is not too intense but still impactful
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How does the material work on my senses?
The silk-like ribbons used to create the waterfall create a sort of hypnotic/hallucinatory sensation. With the way the light hits each ribbon it makes the work look as if it is breathing and shifting in and out of focus.
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Could I live with a work in my home?
I wouldn't be able to live with the waterfall by Hernando in my home. Mainly because it is too large, I need a functional space, and if that work is taking over my whole living space, I fear I'd become annoyed.
i didnt expect wednesday's exercise to be as hard as it was. i now know to approach this week's trip to the museum differently; i just have to figure out how.
maybe ill flip a coin to go up or down, take a left or right - i think i was just thinking too hard about it.
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